Named characters

Major entities (proper, common)

FAC

100 home/Home
88 the room/The room
77 the house/The house/the House
55 there
46 here/Here
40 the drawing - room
25 upstairs
17 the street/The street
15 the study/The study
14 stairs

GPE

13 the town/The town
11 town
10 there/There
7 the country
6 a town
6 the place
4 a village
4 here
3 a manufacturing town
2 the city

LOC

47 the world
8 the forest
8 earth
7 the country
6 the earth
6 the South
5 this world
5 the sea/The sea
3 the south of England
3 the whole world

PER

245 her father/Her father
157 her mother/Her mother
103 mamma/Mamma
88 papa
63 mother/Mother/MOTHER
54 sir
50 his mother/His mother
46 her aunt/Her aunt/Her Aunt/her Aunt
43 no one/No one
43 a man/A man

ORG

6 the Union
3 the navy
3 the Church
3 th ’ Union/Th ’ Union
1 his regiment
1 the holy Church from which I am to be shut out
1 the Spanish army
1 the regiment
1 the savings
1 his company

VEH

14 the train/The train
7 the cab
7 a cab
6 the carriage/The carriage
3 a carriage
3 the ship
3 the coach
2 board ship
2 the next train
1 a late train

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CHAPTER [I.]_433-i. “ HASTE TO THE WEDDING . ”_[433-i.] “ Wooed and married and a ’ . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [Edith]_131-edith ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , gently , “ [Edith]_131-edith ! ”_{[123-margaret]} But as [Margaret]_123-margaret half suspected , [Edith]_131-edith had fallen asleep . [She]_131-edith lay curled up on the sofa in [the back drawing - room in [Harley Street]_{1-harley street}]_{434-the back drawing - room in harley street} looking very lovely in [her]_131-edith white muslin and blue ribbons . If [Titania]_124-titania had ever been dressed in white muslin and blue ribbons , and had fallen asleep on a crimson damask sofa in [a back drawing - room]_{435-a back drawing - room} , [Edith]_131-edith might have been taken for [her]_131-edith . [Margaret]_123-margaret was struck afresh by [[her]_123-margaret cousin]_{436-her cousin} ’s beauty . [They]_437-they had grown up together from childhood , and all along [Edith]_131-edith had been remarked upon by [every one]_{438-every one} , except [Margaret]_123-margaret , for [her]_131-edith prettiness ; but [Margaret]_123-margaret had never thought about it until the last few days , when the prospect of soon losing [[her]_123-margaret companion]_{439-her companion} seemed to give force to every sweet quality and charm which [Edith]_131-edith possessed . [They]_437-they had been talking about wedding dresses and wedding ceremonies ; and [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} , and what [he]_{125-captain lennox} had told [Edith]_131-edith about [her]_131-edith future life at [Corfu]_2-corfu , where [[his]_{125-captain lennox} regiment]_{440-his regiment} was stationed ; and the difficulty of keeping a piano in good tune ( a difficulty which [Edith]_131-edith seemed to consider as one of the most formidable that could befall [her]_131-edith in [her]_131-edith married life ) , and what gowns [she]_131-edith should want in the visits to [Scotland]_3-scotland , which would immediately succeed [her]_131-edith marriage ; but the whispered tone had latterly become more drowsy ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret , after a pause of a few minutes , found , as [she]_123-margaret fancied , that in spite of the buzz in [the next room]_{441-the next room} , [Edith]_131-edith had rolled [herself]_131-edith up into a soft ball of muslin and ribbon , and silken curls , and gone off into a peaceful little after - dinner nap . [Margaret]_123-margaret had been on the point of telling [[her]_123-margaret cousin]_{436-her cousin} of some of the plans and visions which [she]_123-margaret entertained as to [her]_123-margaret future life in [the country parsonage]_{443-the country parsonage} , where [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and [mother]_445-mother lived ; and where [her]_123-margaret bright holidays had always been passed , though for the last ten years [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} [[Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ’s house]_{447-shaw ’s house} had been considered as [[her]_123-margaret home]_{448-her home} . But in default of [a listener]_{449-a listener} , [she]_123-margaret had to brood over the change in [her]_123-margaret life silently as heretofore . It was a happy brooding , although tinged with regret at being separated for an indefinite time from [[her]_123-margaret gentle aunt]_{450-her gentle aunt} and [dear cousin]_{451-dear cousin} . As [she]_123-margaret thought of the delight of filling the important post of [only daughter in [Helstone parsonage]_{453-helstone parsonage}]_{452-only daughter in helstone parsonage} , pieces of the conversation out of [the next room]_{441-the next room} came upon [her]_123-margaret ears . [[Her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} [Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} was talking to [the five or six ladies who had been dining [there]_457-there , and whose husbands were still in [the dining - room]_{458-the dining - room}]_{456-the five or six ladies who had been dining there , and whose husbands were still in the dining - room} . [They]_{456-the five or six ladies who had been dining there , and whose husbands were still in the dining - room} were [the familiar acquaintances of [the house]_{460-the house}]_{459-the familiar acquaintances of the house} ; neighbours whom [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} called [friends]_461-friends , because [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} happened to dine with [them]_{456-the five or six ladies who had been dining there , and whose husbands were still in the dining - room} more frequently than with [any other people]_{462-any other people} , and because if [she]_{446-her aunt} or [Edith]_131-edith wanted anything from [them]_{456-the five or six ladies who had been dining there , and whose husbands were still in the dining - room} , or [they]_{456-the five or six ladies who had been dining there , and whose husbands were still in the dining - room} from [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} , [they]_{456-the five or six ladies who had been dining there , and whose husbands were still in the dining - room} did not scruple to make a call at each [other ’s houses]_{463-other ’s houses} before luncheon . [These ladies]_{464-these ladies} and [[their]_{464-these ladies} husbands]_{465-their husbands} were invited in [their]_{464-these ladies} capacity of [friends]_461-friends , to eat a farewell dinner in honour of [Edith]_131-edith ’s approaching marriage . [Edith]_131-edith had rather objected to this arrangement , for [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} was expected to arrive by [a late train]_{467-a late train} this very evening ; but , although [she]_131-edith was [a spoiled child]_{468-a spoiled child} , [she]_131-edith was too careless and idle to have a very strong will of [her]_131-edith own , and gave way when [she]_131-edith found that [[her]_131-edith mother]_{469-her mother} had absolutely ordered those extra delicacies of the season which are always supposed to be efficacious against immoderate grief at farewell dinners . [She]_131-edith contented [herself]_131-edith by leaning back in [her]_131-edith chair , merely playing with the food on [her]_131-edith plate , and looking grave and absent ; while all around [her]_131-edith were enjoying the mots of [Mr. Grey]_{127-mr. grey} , [the gentleman who always took the bottom of the table at [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ’s dinner parties]_{470-the gentleman who always took the bottom of the table at mrs. shaw ’s dinner parties} , and asked [Edith]_131-edith to give [them]_471-them some music in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} . [Mr. Grey]_{127-mr. grey} was particularly agreeable over this farewell dinner , and [the gentlemen]_{473-the gentlemen} staid [downstairs]_{474-downstairs} longer than usual . It was very well [they]_471-them did — to judge from the fragments of conversation which [Margaret]_123-margaret overheard . “ [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} suffered too much [myself]_{126-mrs. shaw} ; not that [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} was not extremely happy with [the poor dear General]_{5079-the poor dear general} , but still disparity of age is a drawback ; one that [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} was resolved [Edith]_131-edith should not have to encounter . Of course , without any maternal partiality , [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} foresaw that [the dear child]_{5080-the dear child} was likely to marry early ; indeed , [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} had often said that [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} was sure [she]_131-edith would be married before [she]_131-edith was nineteen . [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} had quite prophetic feeling when [Captain Lennox”—and]_{125-captain lennox[126-mrs. shaw]} here the voice dropped into a whisper , but [Margaret]_123-margaret could easily supply the blank . The course of true love in [Edith]_131-edith ’s case had run remarkably smooth . [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} had given way to the presentiment , as [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} expressed it ; and had rather urged on the marriage , although it was below the expectations which [many of [[Edith]_131-edith ’s acquaintances]_{476-edith ’s acquaintances}]_{475-many of edith ’s acquaintances} had formed for [her]_131-edith , [a young and pretty heiress]_{477-a young and pretty heiress} . But [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} said that [[her]_{126-mrs. shaw} only child]_{478-her only child} should marry for love,—and sighed emphatically , as if love had not been [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} motive for marrying [the General]_{479-the general} . [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} enjoyed the romance of the present engagement rather more than [[her]_{126-mrs. shaw} daughter]_{480-her daughter} . Not but that [Edith]_131-edith was very thoroughly and properly in love ; still [she]_131-edith would certainly have preferred [a good house in [Belgravia]_4-belgravia]_{481-a good house in belgravia} , to all the picturesqueness of the life which [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} described at [Corfu]_2-corfu . The very parts which made [Margaret]_123-margaret glow as [she]_123-margaret listened , [Edith]_131-edith pretended to shiver and shudder at ; partly for the pleasure [she]_131-edith had in being coaxed out of [her]_131-edith dislike by [[her]_131-edith fond lover]_{482-her fond lover} , and partly because anything of a gipsy or make - shift life was really distasteful to [her]_131-edith . Yet had [any one]_{483-any one} come with [a fine house]_{484-a fine house} , and [a fine estate]_{485-a fine estate} , and a fine title to boot , [Edith]_131-edith would still have clung to [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} while the temptation lasted ; when it was over , it is possible [she]_131-edith might have had little qualms of ill - concealed regret that [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} could not have united in [his]_{125-captain lennox} person everything that was desirable . In this [she]_131-edith was but [[[her]_131-edith mother]_{469-her mother} ’s child]_{487-her mother ’s child} ; who , after deliberately marrying [General Shaw]_{128-general shaw} with no warmer feeling than respect for [his]_{128-general shaw} character and establishment , was constantly , though quietly , bemoaning [her]_131-edith hard lot in being united to one whom [she]_131-edith could not love . “ [I]_131-edith have spared no expense in [her]_131-edith trousseau , ”_[131-edith] were the next words [Margaret]_123-margaret heard . “ [She]_131-edith has all the beautiful Indian shawls and scarfs [the General]_{479-the general} gave to [me]_131-edith , but which [I]_131-edith shall never wear again . ”_[131-edith] “ [She]_131-edith is [a lucky girl]_{5082-a lucky girl} , ”_{[129-mrs. gibson]} replied another voice , which [Margaret]_123-margaret knew to be that of [Mrs. Gibson]_{129-mrs. gibson} , [a lady who was taking a double interest in the conversation , from the fact of one of [[her]_{129-mrs. gibson} daughters]_{489-her daughters} having been married within the last few weeks]_{488-a lady who was taking a double interest in the conversation , from the fact of one of her daughters having been married within the last few weeks} . “ [Helen]_130-helen had set [her]_130-helen heart upon an Indian shawl , but really when [I]_{129-mrs. gibson} found what an extravagant price was asked , [I]_{129-mrs. gibson} was obliged to refuse [her]_130-helen . [She]_130-helen will be quite envious when [she]_130-helen hears of [Edith]_131-edith having Indian shawls . What kind are [they]_5083-they ? [Delhi]_5-delhi ? with [the lovely little borders]_{5084-the lovely little borders} ? ”_{[129-mrs. gibson]} [Margaret]_123-margaret heard [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} ’s voice again , but this time it was as if [she]_{446-her aunt} had raised [herself]_{446-her aunt} up from [her]_{446-her aunt} half - recumbent position , and were looking into the more dimly lighted [back drawing - room]_{491-back drawing - room} . “ [Edith]_131-edith ! [Edith]_131-edith ! ”_{[446-her aunt]} cried [she]_{446-her aunt} ; and then [she]_{446-her aunt} sank as if wearied by the exertion . [Margaret]_123-margaret stepped forward . “ [Edith]_131-edith is asleep , [Aunt Shaw]_131-edith . Is it anything [I]_123-margaret can do ? ”_{[123-margaret]} [All the ladies]_{492-all the ladies} said “ [poor child]_{5085-poor child} ! ”_{[492-all the ladies]} on receiving this distressing intelligence about [Edith]_131-edith ; and the minute lap - dog in [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ’s arms began to bark , as if excited by the burst of pity . “ Hush , [Tiny]_132-tiny ! [[you]_132-tiny naughty little girl]_{5086-you naughty little girl} ! [you]_132-tiny will waken [[your]_132-tiny mistress]_{5087-your mistress} . It was only to ask [Edith]_131-edith if [she]_131-edith would tell [Newton]_133-newton to bring down [her]_131-edith shawls ; perhaps [you]_123-margaret would go , [[Margaret]_123-margaret dear]_{5088-margaret dear} ? ”_{[126-mrs. shaw]} [Margaret]_123-margaret went up into [the old nursery]_{493-the old nursery} at [the very top of [the house]_{460-the house}]_{494-the very top of the house} , where [Newton]_133-newton was busy getting up some laces which were required for the wedding . While [Newton]_133-newton went ( not without a muttered grumbling ) to undo the shawls , which had already been exhibited four or five times that day , [Margaret]_123-margaret looked round upon [the nursery]_{496-the nursery} ; [the first room in [that house]_{498-that house} with which [she]_123-margaret had become familiar nine years ago , when [she]_123-margaret was brought , all untamed from [the forest]_{499-the forest}]_{497-the first room in that house with which she had become familiar nine years ago , when she was brought , all untamed from the forest} , to share [the home]_{500-the home} , the play , and the lessons of [[her]_123-margaret cousin [Edith]_131-edith]_{501-her cousin edith} . [She]_123-margaret remembered the dark , dim look of [the London nursery]_{502-the london nursery} , presided over by [an austere and ceremonious nurse , who was terribly particular about clean hands and torn frocks]_{503-an austere and ceremonious nurse , who was terribly particular about clean hands and torn frocks} . [She]_123-margaret recollected the first tea up there — separate from [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and [aunt]_505-aunt , who were dining [somewhere down below]_{506-somewhere down below} , an infinite depth of stairs ; for unless [she]_123-margaret were up in the sky ( [the child]_{507-the child} thought ) , [they]_508-they must be deep down in the bowels of [the earth]_{509-the earth} . At [home]_510-home — before [she]_123-margaret came to live in [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} — [[[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s dressing - room]_{512-her mother ’s dressing - room} had been [[her]_123-margaret nursery]_{513-her nursery} ; and as [they]_508-they kept early hours in [the country parsonage]_{443-the country parsonage} , [Margaret]_123-margaret had always had [her]_123-margaret meals with [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and [mother]_445-mother . Oh ! well did [the tall stately girl of eighteen]_{517-the tall stately girl of eighteen} remember the tears shed with such wild passion of grief by [the little girl of nine]_{518-the little girl of nine} , as [she]_{518-the little girl of nine} hid [her]_{518-the little girl of nine} face under the bed - clothes in that first night ; and how [she]_{518-the little girl of nine} was bidden not to cry by [the nurse]_{519-the nurse} , because it would disturb [Miss Edith]_131-edith ; and how [she]_{518-the little girl of nine} had cried as bitterly , but more quietly , till [[her]_{518-the little girl of nine} newly - seen , grand , pretty aunt]_{520-her newly - seen , grand , pretty aunt} had come softly [upstairs]_521-upstairs with [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} to show [him]_{134-mr. hale} [[his]_{134-mr. hale} little sleeping daughter]_{522-his little sleeping daughter} . Then [the little Margaret]_{523-the little margaret} had hushed [her]_{523-the little margaret} sobs , and tried to lie quiet as if asleep , for fear of making [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} unhappy by [her]_123-margaret grief , which [she]_123-margaret dared not express before [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} , and which [she]_123-margaret rather thought it was wrong to feel at all after the long hoping , and planning , and contriving [they]_526-they had gone through at [home]_510-home , before [her]_123-margaret wardrobe could be arranged to suit [her]_123-margaret grander circumstances , and before [papa]_528-papa could leave [[his]_528-papa parish]_{529-his parish} to come up to [London]_6-london , even for a few days . Now [she]_123-margaret had got to love [the old nursery]_{493-the old nursery} , though [it]_{493-the old nursery} was but [a dismantled place]_{531-a dismantled place} ; and [she]_123-margaret looked all round with a kind of cat - like regret , at the idea of leaving [it]_{493-the old nursery} for ever in three days . “ Ah [Newton]_133-newton ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , “ [I]_123-margaret think [we]_526-they shall [all]_5089-all be sorry to leave [this dear old room]_{5090-this dear old room} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Indeed , [miss]_5091-miss , [I]_123-margaret sha n’t for one . [My]_123-margaret eyes are not so good as they were , and the light here is so bad that [I]_123-margaret ca n’t see to mend laces except just at the window , where there ’s always a shocking draught — enough to give [one one]_{5092-one one} ’s death of cold . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Well , [I]_123-margaret dare say [you]_123-margaret will have both good light and plenty of warmth at [Naples]_7-naples . [You]_123-margaret must keep as much of [your]_123-margaret darning as [you]_123-margaret can till then . Thank [you]_123-margaret , [Newton]_133-newton , [I]_123-margaret can take them down — [you’re]_123-margaret busy . ”_{[123-margaret]} So [Margaret]_123-margaret went down laden with shawls , and snuffing up [their]_532-their spicy Eastern smell . [[Her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} asked [her]_123-margaret to stand as [a sort of lay figure on which to display them]_{534-a sort of lay figure on which to display them} , as [Edith]_131-edith was still asleep . [No one]_{535-no one} thought about it ; but [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s tall , finely made figure , in the black silk dress which [she]_123-margaret was wearing as mourning for [some distant relative of [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s]_{536-some distant relative of her father ’s} , set off the long beautiful folds of the gorgeous shawls that would have half - smothered [Edith]_131-edith . [Margaret]_123-margaret stood right under the chandelier , quite silent and passive , while [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} adjusted the draperies . Occasionally , as [she]_123-margaret was turned round , [she]_123-margaret caught a glimpse of [herself]_123-margaret in the mirror over the chimney - piece , and smiled at [her]_123-margaret own appearance there — the familiar features in the usual garb of [a princess]_{539-a princess} . [She]_123-margaret touched the shawls gently as they hung around [her]_123-margaret , and took a pleasure in their soft feel and their brilliant colours , and rather liked to be dressed in such splendour — enjoying it much as [a child]_{540-a child} would do , with a quiet pleased smile on [her]_123-margaret lips . Just then the door opened , and [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} was suddenly announced . [Some of [the ladies]_{542-the ladies}]_{541-some of the ladies} started back , as if half - ashamed of [their]_{541-some of the ladies} feminine interest in dress . [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} held out [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} hand to [the new - comer]_{543-the new - comer} ; [Margaret]_123-margaret stood perfectly still , thinking [she]_123-margaret might be yet wanted as a sort of block for the shawls ; but looking at [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} with a bright , amused face , as if sure of [his]_{135-mr. lennox} sympathy in [her]_123-margaret sense of the ludicrousness at being thus surprised . [[Her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} was so much absorbed in asking [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} — who had not been able to come to dinner — all sorts of questions about [[his]_{135-mr. lennox} brother]_{545-his brother} [the bridegroom]_{546-the bridegroom} , [[his]_{135-mr. lennox} sister]_{547-his sister} the bridesmaid ( coming with [the Captain from [Scotland]_3-scotland]_{548-the captain from scotland} for the occasion ) , and [various other members of [the Lennox family]_{550-the lennox family}]_{549-various other members of the lennox family} , that [Margaret]_123-margaret saw [she]_123-margaret was no more wanted as [shawl - bearer]_{551-shawl - bearer} , and devoted [herself]_123-margaret to the amusement of [the other visitors]_{552-the other visitors} , whom [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} had for the moment forgotten . Almost immediately , [Edith]_131-edith came in from [the back drawing - room]_{554-the back drawing - room} , winking and blinking [her]_131-edith eyes at the stronger light , shaking back [her]_131-edith slightly - ruffled curls , and altogether looking like [the Sleeping Beauty]_{555-the sleeping beauty} just startled from [her]_131-edith dreams . Even in [her]_123-margaret slumber [she]_123-margaret had instinctively felt that [a Lennox]_{556-a lennox} was worth rousing [herself]_123-margaret for ; and [she]_123-margaret had a multitude of questions to ask about [dear Janet]_136-jenny , [the future , unseen sister - in - law]_{557-the future , unseen sister - in - law} , for whom [she]_123-margaret professed so much affection , that if [Margaret]_123-margaret had not been very proud [she]_123-margaret might have almost felt jealous of [the mushroom rival]_{558-the mushroom rival} . As [Margaret]_123-margaret sank rather more into the background on [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} ’s joining the conversation , [she]_123-margaret saw [Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} directing [his]_{135-mr. lennox} look towards a vacant seat near [her]_123-margaret ; and [she]_123-margaret knew perfectly well that as soon as [Edith]_131-edith released [him]_{135-mr. lennox} from [her]_131-edith questioning , [he]_{135-mr. lennox} would take possession of that chair . [She]_123-margaret had not been quite sure , from [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} ’s rather confused account of [his]_{135-mr. lennox} engagements , whether [he]_{135-mr. lennox} would come that night ; it was almost a surprise to see [him]_{135-mr. lennox} ; and now [she]_123-margaret was sure of a pleasant evening . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} liked and disliked pretty nearly the same things that [she]_123-margaret did . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s face was lightened up into an honest , open brightness . By - and - by [he]_{135-mr. lennox} came . [She]_123-margaret received [him]_{135-mr. lennox} with a smile which had not a tinge of shyness or self - consciousness in it . “ Well , [I]_123-margaret suppose [you]_123-margaret are all in the depth of business — [ladies]_5093-ladies ’ business , [I]_123-margaret mean . Very different to [my]_123-margaret business , which is the real true law business . Playing with shawls is very different work to drawing up settlements . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Ah , [I]_123-margaret knew how [you]_123-margaret would be amused to find [us]_123-margaret all so occupied in admiring finery . But really Indian shawls are very perfect things of their kind . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_{473-the gentlemen} have no doubt they are . [Their]_{473-the gentlemen} prices are very perfect , too . Nothing wanting . ”_{[473-the gentlemen]} [The gentlemen]_{473-the gentlemen} came dropping in one by one , and the buzz and noise deepened in tone . “ This is [your]_123-margaret last dinner - party , is it not ? There are no more before Thursday ? ”_{[473-the gentlemen]} “ No . [I]_123-margaret think after this evening [we]_123-margaret shall feel at rest , which [I]_123-margaret am sure [I]_123-margaret have not done for many weeks ; at least , that kind of rest when the hands have nothing more to do , and all the arrangements are complete for an event which must occupy [one]_5094-one ’s head and heart . [I]_123-margaret shall be glad to have time to think , and [I]_123-margaret am sure [Edith]_131-edith will . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret am not so sure about [her]_131-edith , but [I]_123-margaret can fancy that [you]_123-margaret will . Whenever [I]_123-margaret have seen [you]_123-margaret lately , [you]_123-margaret have been carried away by a whirlwind of [some other person]_{5095-some other person} ’s making . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Yes , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , rather sadly , remembering the never - ending commotion about trifles that had been going on for more than a month past : “ [I]_123-margaret wonder if a marriage must always be preceded by what [you]_123-margaret call a whirlwind , or whether in some cases there might not rather be a calm and peaceful time just before it . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [[Cinderella]_{137-cinderella} ’s godmother]_{5096-cinderella ’s godmother} ordering the trousseau , the wedding - breakfast , writing the notes of invitation , for instance , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} said [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} , laughing . “ But are all these quite necessary troubles ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret , looking up straight at [him]_{135-mr. lennox} for an answer . A sense of indescribable weariness of all the arrangements for a pretty effect , in which [Edith]_131-edith had been busied as supreme authority for the last six weeks , oppressed [her]_131-edith just now ; and [she]_131-edith really wanted [some one]_{562-some one} to help [her]_131-edith to a few pleasant , quiet ideas connected with a marriage . “ Oh , of course , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} [he]_{135-mr. lennox} replied with a change to gravity in [his]_{135-mr. lennox} tone . “ There are forms and ceremonies to be gone through , not so much to satisfy [oneself]_5097-oneself , as to stop [the world]_{5098-the world} ’s mouth , without which stoppage there would be very little satisfaction in life . But how would [you]_123-margaret have a wedding arranged ? ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ Oh , [I]_{135-mr. lennox} have never thought much about it ; only [I]_{135-mr. lennox} should like it to be a very fine summer morning ; and [I]_{135-mr. lennox} should like to walk to [church]_5099-church through the shade of trees ; and not to have [so many bridesmaids]_{5100-so many bridesmaids} , and to have no wedding - breakfast . [I]_{135-mr. lennox} dare say [I]_{135-mr. lennox} am resolving against the very things that have given [me]_{135-mr. lennox} the most trouble just now . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ No , [I]_{135-mr. lennox} do n’t think [you]_{135-mr. lennox} are . The idea of stately simplicity accords well with [your]_{135-mr. lennox} character . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} [Margaret]_123-margaret did not quite like this speech ; [she]_123-margaret winced away from it more , from remembering former occasions on which [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had tried to lead [her]_123-margaret into a discussion ( in which [he]_{135-mr. lennox} took the complimentary part ) about [her]_123-margaret own character and ways of going on . [She]_123-margaret cut [his]_{135-mr. lennox} speech rather short by saying : “ It is natural for [me]_123-margaret to think of [Helstone church]_{5101-helstone church} , and the walk to [it]_{5101-helstone church} , rather than of driving up to [a [London]_6-london church in the middle of [a paved street]_{5103-a paved street}]_{5102-a london church in the middle of a paved street} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Tell [me]_123-margaret about [Helstone]_8-helstone . [You]_{135-mr. lennox} have never described it to [me]_123-margaret . [I]_123-margaret should like to have some idea of [the place [you]_{135-mr. lennox} will be living in]_{5104-the place you will be living in} , when [ninety - six Harley Street]_{5105-ninety - six harley street} will be looking dingy and dirty , and dull , and shut up . Is [Helstone]_8-helstone [a village]_{5106-a village} , or [a town]_{5107-a town} , in the first place ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh , only [a hamlet]_{5108-a hamlet} ; [I]_123-margaret do n’t think [I]_123-margaret could call [it]_8-helstone [a village]_{5106-a village} at all . There is [the church]_{5110-the church} and [a few houses near [it]_{5110-the church} on the green]_{5111-a few houses near it on the green} — [cottages]_{5112-cottages} , rather — with roses growing all over [them]_{5112-cottages} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ And flowering all the year round , especially at Christmas — make [your]_123-margaret picture complete , ”_[563-i] said [he]_563-i . “ No , ”_{[123-margaret]} replied [Margaret]_123-margaret , somewhat annoyed , “ [I]_123-margaret am not making a picture . [I]_123-margaret am trying to describe [Helstone]_8-helstone as it really is . [You]_563-i should not have said that . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_563-i am penitent , ”_[563-i] [he]_563-i answered . “ Only it really sounded like [a village]_{5106-a village} in a tale rather than in real life . ”_[563-i] “ And so it is , ”_{[123-margaret]} replied [Margaret]_123-margaret , eagerly . “ [All the other places in [England]_9-england]_{5114-all the other places in england} that [I]_123-margaret have seen seem so hard and prosaic - looking , after [the New Forest]_{5115-the new forest} . [Helstone]_8-helstone is like [a village]_{5106-a village} in a poem — in one of [Tennyson]_138-tennyson ’s poems . But [I]_123-margaret wo n’t try and describe it any more . [You]_123-margaret would only laugh at [me]_123-margaret if [I]_123-margaret told [you]_123-margaret what [I]_123-margaret think of it — what it really is . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Indeed , [I]_563-i would not . But [I]_563-i see [you]_123-margaret are going to be very resolved . Well , then , tell [me]_563-i that which [I]_563-i should like still better to know : what [the parsonage]_{5117-the parsonage} is like . ”_[563-i] “ Oh , [I]_563-i ca n’t describe [[my]_563-i home]_{5118-my home} . [It]_{5118-my home} is [home]_510-home , and [I]_563-i ca n’t put its charm into words . ”_[563-i] “ [I]_123-margaret submit . [You]_123-margaret are rather severe to - night , [Margaret]_123-margaret . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ How ? ”_[564-i] said [she]_564-i , turning [her]_564-i large soft eyes round full upon [him]_565-him . “ [I]_564-i did not know [I]_564-i was . ”_[564-i] “ Why , because [I]_123-margaret made an unlucky remark , [you]_123-margaret will neither tell [me]_123-margaret what [Helstone]_8-helstone is like , nor will [you]_123-margaret say anything about [[your]_123-margaret home]_{5120-your home} , though [I]_123-margaret have told [you]_123-margaret how much [I]_123-margaret want to hear about both , the latter especially . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But indeed [I]_123-margaret can not tell [you]_123-margaret about [[my]_123-margaret own home]_{5121-my own home} . [I]_123-margaret do n’t quite think it is a thing to be talked about , unless [you]_123-margaret knew it . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Well , then”—pausing_[564-i] for a moment—“tell [me]_123-margaret what [you]_123-margaret do there . Here [you]_123-margaret read , or have lessons , or otherwise improve [your]_123-margaret mind , till the middle of the day ; take a walk before lunch , go a drive with [[your]_123-margaret aunt]_{5122-your aunt} after , and have some kind of engagement in the evening . There , now fill up [your]_123-margaret day at [Helstone]_8-helstone . Shall [you]_123-margaret ride , drive , or walk ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Walk , [decidedly]_{5123-decidedly} . [We]_5124-we have no horse , not even for [papa]_528-papa . [He]_528-papa walks to the very extremity of [[his]_528-papa parish]_{529-his parish} . The walks are so beautiful , it would be a shame to drive — almost a shame to ride . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Shall [you]_123-margaret garden much ? That , [I]_123-margaret believe , is a proper employment for [young ladies in [the country]_{5128-the country}]_{5127-young ladies in the country} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret do n’t know . [I]_123-margaret am afraid [I]_123-margaret sha n’t like such hard work . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Archery parties — picnics — race balls — hunt balls ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh no ! ”_[566-i] said [she]_566-i , laughing . “ [[Papa]_139-papa ’s living]_{5129-papa ’s living} is very small ; and even if [we]_5124-we were near such things , [I]_566-i doubt if [I]_566-i should go to them . ”_[566-i] “ [I]_123-margaret see , [you]_123-margaret wo n’t tell [me]_123-margaret anything . [You]_123-margaret will only tell [me]_123-margaret that [you]_123-margaret are not going to do this and that . Before the vacation ends , [I]_123-margaret think [I]_123-margaret shall pay [you]_123-margaret a call , and see what [you]_123-margaret really do employ [yourself]_123-margaret in . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_131-edith hope [you]_123-margaret will . Then [you]_123-margaret will see for [yourself]_123-margaret how beautiful [Helstone]_8-helstone is . Now [I]_131-edith must go . [Edith]_131-edith is sitting down to play , and [I]_131-edith just know enough of music to turn over the leaves for [her]_131-edith ; and , besides , [Aunt Shaw]_131-edith wo n’t like [us]_5130-us to talk . ”_[131-edith] [Edith]_131-edith played brilliantly . In the middle of the piece the door half - opened , and [Edith]_131-edith saw [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} hesitating whether to come in . [She]_131-edith threw down [her]_131-edith music , and rushed out of [the room]_{567-the room} , leaving [Margaret]_123-margaret standing confused and blushing to explain to [the astonished guests]_{568-the astonished guests} what vision had shown itself to cause [Edith]_131-edith ’s sudden flight . [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} had come earlier than was expected ; or was it really so late ? [They]_569-their looked at [their]_569-their watches , were duly shocked , and took [their]_569-their leave . Then [Edith]_131-edith came back , glowing with pleasure , half - shyly , half - proudly leading in [[her]_131-edith tall handsome Captain]_{570-her tall handsome captain} . [[His]_{125-captain lennox} brother]_{545-his brother} shook hands with [him]_{125-captain lennox} , and [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} welcomed [him]_{125-captain lennox} in [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} gentle kindly way , which had always something plaintive in it , arising from the long habit of considering [herself]_{126-mrs. shaw} a victim to an uncongenial marriage . Now that , [the General]_{479-the general} being gone , [she]_131-edith had every good of life , with as few drawbacks as possible , [she]_131-edith had been rather perplexed to find an anxiety , if not a sorrow . [She]_131-edith had , however , of late settled upon [her]_131-edith own health as a source of apprehension ; [she]_131-edith had a nervous little cough whenever [she]_131-edith thought about it ; and [some complaisant doctor]_{573-some complaisant doctor} ordered [her]_131-edith just what [she]_131-edith desired — a winter in [Italy]_10-italy . [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} had as strong wishes as [most people]_{574-most people} , but [she]_131-edith never liked to do anything from the open and acknowledged motive of [her]_131-edith own good will and pleasure ; [she]_131-edith preferred being compelled to gratify [herself]_131-edith by [some other person]_{5095-some other person} ’s command or desire . [She]_131-edith really did persuade [herself]_131-edith that [she]_131-edith was submitting to some hard external necessity ; and thus [she]_131-edith was able to moan and complain in [her]_131-edith soft manner , all the time [she]_131-edith was in reality doing just what [she]_131-edith liked . It was in this way [she]_131-edith began to speak of [her]_131-edith own journey to [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} , who assented , as in duty bound , to all [[his]_{125-captain lennox} future mother - in - law]_{576-his future mother - in - law} said , while [his]_{125-captain lennox} eyes sought [Edith]_131-edith , who was busying [herself]_131-edith in re - arranging the tea - table , and ordering up all sorts of good things in spite of [his]_{125-captain lennox} assurances that [he]_{125-captain lennox} had dined within the last two hours . [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} stood leaning against the chimney - piece , amused with the family scene . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} was close by [[his]_{135-mr. lennox} handsome brother]_{577-his handsome brother} ; [he]_{135-mr. lennox} was [the plain one in [a singularly good - looking family]_{579-a singularly good - looking family}]_{578-the plain one in a singularly good - looking family} ; but [his]_{135-mr. lennox} face was intelligent , keen , and mobile ; and now and then [Margaret]_123-margaret wondered what it was that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} could be thinking about , while [he]_{135-mr. lennox} kept silence , but was evidently observing , with an interest that was slightly sarcastic , all that [Edith]_131-edith and [she]_131-edith were doing . The sarcastic feeling was called out by [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ’s conversation with [[his]_{135-mr. lennox} brother]_{545-his brother} ; it was separate from the interest which was excited by what [he]_{135-mr. lennox} saw . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} thought it a pretty sight to see [the two cousins]_{581-the two cousins} so busy in [their]_{581-the two cousins} little arrangements about the table . [Edith]_131-edith chose to do most [herself]_131-edith . [She]_131-edith was in a humour to enjoy showing [[her]_131-edith lover]_{582-her lover} how well [she]_131-edith could behave as [[a soldier]_{583-a soldier} ’s wife]_{584-a soldier ’s wife} . [She]_131-edith found out that the water in the urn was cold , and ordered up the great kitchen tea - kettle ; the only consequence of which was that when [she]_131-edith met it at the door , and tried to carry it in , it was too heavy for [her]_131-edith , and [she]_131-edith came in pouting , with a black mark on [her]_131-edith muslin gown , and a little round white hand indented by the handle , which [she]_131-edith took to show to [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} , just like [a hurt child]_{585-a hurt child} , and , of course , the remedy was the same in both cases . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s quickly - adjusted spirit - lamp was the most efficacious contrivance , though not so like the gypsy - encampment which [Edith]_131-edith , in some of [her]_131-edith moods , chose to consider the nearest resemblance to [a barrack - life]_{586-a barrack - life} . After this evening all was bustle till the wedding was over . CHAPTER II . [ROSES AND THORNS]_{140-roses and thorns} . “ By the soft green light in [the woody glade]_{5131-the woody glade} , On the banks of moss where [thy]_123-margaret childhood played By the household tree , thro ’ which thine eye First looked in love to the summer sky . ”_{[141-mrs . hemans]} [MRS . HEMANS]_{141-mrs . hemans} . [Margaret]_123-margaret was once more in [her]_123-margaret morning dress , travelling quietly [home]_510-home with [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , who had come up to assist at the wedding . [[Her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} had been detained at [home]_510-home by a multitude of half - reasons , none of which [anybody]_591-anybody fully understood , except [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , who was perfectly aware that all [his]_{134-mr. hale} arguments in favour of a grey satin gown , which was midway between oldness and newness , had proved unavailing ; and that , as [he]_{134-mr. hale} had not the money to equip [[his]_{134-mr. hale} wife]_{592-his wife} afresh , from top to toe , [she]_123-margaret would not show [herself]_123-margaret at [[her]_123-margaret only sister ’s only child ’s wedding]_{593-her only sister ’s only child ’s wedding} . If [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} had guessed at the real reason why [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} did not accompany [[her]_{126-mrs. shaw} husband]_{594-her husband} , [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} would have showered down gowns upon [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} ; but it was nearly twenty years since [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} had been [the poor pretty Miss Beresford]_{143-miss beresford} , and [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} had really forgotten all grievances except that of the unhappiness arising from disparity of age in married life , on which [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} could descant by the half - hour . [Dearest Maria]_{144-dearest maria} had married [the man of [her]_{144-dearest maria} heart]_{595-the man of her heart} , only eight years older than [herself]_{144-dearest maria} , with the sweetest temper , and that blue black hair [one so seldom sees]_{596-one so seldom sees} . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was [one of [the most delightful preachers [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} had ever heard]_{598-the most delightful preachers she had ever heard} , and [a perfect model of [a parish priest]_{600-a parish priest}]_{599-a perfect model of a parish priest}]_{597-one of the most delightful preachers she had ever heard , and a perfect model of a parish priest} . Perhaps it was not quite a logical deduction from all these premises , but it was still [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ’s characteristic conclusion , as [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} thought over [[her]_{126-mrs. shaw} sister]_{601-her sister} ’s lot : “ Married for love , what can dearest [Maria]_{144-dearest maria} have to wish for in [this world]_{5132-this world} ? ”_{[126-mrs. shaw]} [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , if [she]_{142-mrs. hale} spoke truth , might have answered with a ready - made list , “ a silver - grey glacé silk , a white chip bonnet , oh ! dozens of things for the wedding , and hundreds of things for [the house]_{460-the house} . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} [Margaret]_123-margaret only knew that [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} had not found it convenient to come , and [she]_123-margaret was not sorry to think that [their]_603-their meeting and greeting would take place at [Helstone parsonage]_{453-helstone parsonage} , rather than , during the confusion of the last two or three days , in [the house in [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} , where [she]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret had had to play the part of [Figaro]_145-figaro]_{605-the house in harley street , where she herself had had to play the part of figaro} , and was wanted everywhere at one and the same time . [Her]_123-margaret mind and body ached now with the recollection of all [she]_123-margaret had done and said within the last forty - eight hours . The farewells so hurriedly taken , amongst all the other good - byes , of those [she]_123-margaret had lived with so long , oppressed [her]_123-margaret now with a sad regret for the times that were no more ; it did not signify what those times had been , [they]_606-they were gone never to return . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s heart felt more heavy than [she]_123-margaret could ever have thought it possible in going to [[her]_123-margaret own dear home]_{607-her own dear home} , [the place and the life [she]_123-margaret had longed for for years]_{608-the place and the life she had longed for for years} — at that time of all times for yearning and longing , just before the sharp senses lose their outlines in sleep . [She]_123-margaret took [her]_123-margaret mind away with a wrench from the recollection of the past to the bright serene contemplation of the hopeful future . [Her]_123-margaret eyes began to see , not visions of what had been , but the sight actually before [her]_123-margaret ; [[her]_123-margaret dear father]_{609-her dear father} leaning back asleep in [the railway carriage]_{610-the railway carriage} . [His]_{609-her dear father} blue - black hair was grey now , and lay thinly over [his]_{609-her dear father} brows . The bones of [his]_{609-her dear father} face were plainly to be seen — too plainly for beauty , if [his]_{609-her dear father} features had been less finely cut ; as it was , they had a grace if not a comeliness of [their]_611-their own . The face was in repose ; but it was rather rest after weariness than the serene calm of the countenance of [one who led a placid , contented life]_{612-one who led a placid , contented life} . [Margaret]_123-margaret was painfully struck by the worn , anxious expression ; and [she]_123-margaret went back over the open and avowed circumstances of [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s life , to find the cause for the lines that spoke so plainly of habitual distress and depression . “ [Poor Frederick]_{146-frederick} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} thought [she]_123-margaret , sighing . “ Oh ! if [Frederick]_{146-frederick} had but been [a clergyman]_{5134-a clergyman} , instead of going into [the navy]_{5135-the navy} , and being lost to [us]_5136-us all ! [I]_123-margaret wish [I]_123-margaret knew all about it . [I]_123-margaret never understood it from [Aunt Shaw]_131-edith ; [I]_123-margaret only knew [he]_{146-frederick} could not come back to [England]_9-england because of that terrible affair . [Poor dear papa]_{5137-poor dear papa} ! how sad [he]_{146-frederick} looks ! [I]_123-margaret am so glad [I]_123-margaret am going [home]_510-home , to be at hand to comfort [him]_{146-frederick} and [mamma]_5139-mamma . ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret was ready with a bright smile , in which there was not a trace of fatigue , to greet [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} when [he]_{444-her father} awakened . [He]_{444-her father} smiled back again , but faintly , as if it were an unusual exertion . [His]_{444-her father} face returned into its lines of habitual anxiety . [He]_{444-her father} had a trick of half - opening [his]_{444-her father} mouth as if to speak , which constantly unsettled the form of the lips , and gave the face an undecided expression . But [he]_{444-her father} had the same large , soft eyes as [his]_{444-her father} daughter,—eyes which moved slowly and almost grandly round in [their]_615-their orbits , and were well veiled by [their]_615-their transparent white eyelids . [Margaret]_123-margaret was more like [him]_{444-her father} than like [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} . Sometimes [people]_617-people wondered that [parents so handsome]_{618-parents so handsome} should have [a daughter who was so far regularly beautiful ; not beautiful at all]_{619-a daughter who was so far regularly beautiful ; not beautiful at all} , was occasionally said . [Her]_123-margaret mouth was wide ; no rosebud that could only open just enough to let out a “ yes ”_{[123-margaret]} and “ no , ”_{[123-margaret]} and “ an’t please [you]_{444-her father} , [sir]_5140-sir . ”_{[123-margaret]} But the wide mouth was one soft curve of rich red lips ; and the skin , if not white and fair , was of an ivory smoothness and delicacy . If the look on [her]_123-margaret face was , in general , too dignified and reserved for one so young , now , talking to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , it was bright as the morning,—full of dimples , and glances that spoke of childish gladness , and boundless hope in the future . It was the latter part of July when [Margaret]_123-margaret returned [home]_510-home . [The forest trees]_{622-the forest trees} were all one dark , full , dusky green ; the fern below them caught all the slanting sunbeams ; the weather was sultry and broodingly still . [Margaret]_123-margaret used to tramp along by [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s side , crushing down the fern with a cruel glee , as [she]_123-margaret felt it yield under [her]_123-margaret light foot , and send up the fragrance peculiar to it — out on [the broad commons]_{624-the broad commons} into the warm scented light , seeing multitudes of wild , free , living creatures , revelling in the sunshine , and the herbs and flowers it called forth . This life — at least these walks — realised all [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s anticipations . [She]_123-margaret took a pride in [[her]_123-margaret forest]_{625-her forest} . [Its people]_{626-its people} were [[her]_123-margaret people]_{627-her people} . [She]_123-margaret made hearty friends with [them]_{626-its people} ; learned and delighted in using [their]_{626-its people} peculiar words ; took up [her]_123-margaret freedom amongst [them]_{626-its people} ; nursed [[their]_{626-its people} babies]_{628-their babies} ; talked or read with slow distinctness to [[their]_{626-its people} old people]_{629-their old people} ; carried dainty messes to [their]_{626-its people} sick ; resolved before long to teach at [the school where [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father}]_{630-the school where her father} went regularly every day as to an appointed task , but [she]_123-margaret was continually tempted off to go and see [some individual friend]_{632-some individual friend} — [man]_633-man , [woman]_634-woman , or [child]_635-child — in [some cottage in [the green shade of the forest]_{637-the green shade of the forest}]_{636-some cottage in the green shade of the forest} . [Her]_123-margaret out - of - doors life was perfect . [Her]_123-margaret in - doors life had its drawbacks . With the healthy shame of [a child]_{540-a child} , [she]_123-margaret blamed [herself]_123-margaret for [her]_123-margaret keenness of sight in perceiving that all was not as it should be there . [[Her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} — [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} always so kind and tender towards [her]_123-margaret — seemed now and then so much discontented with [their]_641-their situation ; thought that [the bishop]_{642-the bishop} strangely neglected [his]_{642-the bishop} episcopal duties , in not giving [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} a better living ; and almost reproached [[her]_{469-her mother} husband]_{594-her husband} because [he]_{594-her husband} could not bring [himself]_{594-her husband} to say that [he]_{594-her husband} wished to leave [the parish]_{644-the parish} , and undertake the charge of a larger . [He]_{594-her husband} would sigh aloud as [he]_{594-her husband} answered , that if [he]_{594-her husband} could do what [he]_{594-her husband} ought in [little Helstone]_8-helstone , [he]_{594-her husband} should be thankful ; but every day [he]_{594-her husband} was more overpowered ; [the world]_{5098-the world} became more bewildering . At each repeated urgency of [[his]_{594-her husband} wife]_{592-his wife} , that [he]_{594-her husband} would put [himself]_{594-her husband} in the way of seeking some preferment , [Margaret]_123-margaret saw that [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} shrank more and more ; and [she]_123-margaret strove at such times to reconcile [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} to [Helstone]_8-helstone . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} said that [the near neighbourhood of so many trees]_{649-the near neighbourhood of so many trees} affected [her]_123-margaret health ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret would try to tempt [her]_{469-her mother} forth on to [the beautiful , broad , upland , sun - streaked , [cloud - shadowed common]_{651-cloud - shadowed common}]_{650-the beautiful , broad , upland , sun - streaked , cloud - shadowed common} ; for [she]_123-margaret was sure that [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} had accustomed [herself]_{469-her mother} too much to an in - doors life , seldom extending [her]_{469-her mother} walks beyond [the church]_{5110-the church} , [the school]_{654-the school} , and [the neighbouring cottages]_{655-the neighbouring cottages} . This did good for a time ; but when the autumn drew on , and the weather became more changeable , [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s idea of the unhealthiness of [the place]_{657-the place} increased ; and [she]_{469-her mother} repined even more frequently that [[her]_{469-her mother} husband , who was more learned than [Mr. Hume]_{147-mr. hume} , [a better parish priest]_{659-a better parish priest} than [Mr. Houldsworth]_{148-mr. houldsworth}]_{658-her husband , who was more learned than mr. hume , a better parish priest than mr. houldsworth} , should not have met with the preferment that [these two former neighbours of [theirs]_661-theirs]_{660-these two former neighbours of theirs} had done . This marring of the peace of [home]_510-home , by long hours of discontent , was what [Margaret]_123-margaret was unprepared for . [She]_123-margaret knew , and had rather revelled in the idea , that [she]_123-margaret should have to give up many luxuries , which had only been troubles and trammels to [her]_123-margaret freedom in [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} . [Her]_123-margaret keen enjoyment of every sensuous pleasure was balanced finely , if not overbalanced , by [her]_123-margaret conscious pride in being able to do without [them]_663-them all , if need were . But the cloud never comes in that quarter of the horizon from which [we]_664-we watch for it . There had been slight complaints and passing regrets on [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s part , over some trifle connected with [Helstone]_8-helstone , and [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s position there , when [Margaret]_123-margaret had been spending [her]_123-margaret holidays at [home]_510-home before ; but in the general happiness of the recollection of those times , [she]_123-margaret had forgotten the small details which were not so pleasant . In the latter half of September , the autumnal rains and storms came on , and [Margaret]_123-margaret was obliged to remain more in [the house]_{460-the house} than [she]_123-margaret had hitherto done . [Helstone]_8-helstone was at some distance from [any neighbours of [their]_{669-any neighbours of their own standard of cultivation} own standard of cultivation]_{669-any neighbours of their own standard of cultivation} . “ [It]_8-helstone is undoubtedly one of [the most out - of - the - way places in [England]_9-england]_{5141-the most out - of - the - way places in england} , ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , in one of [her]_{142-mrs. hale} plaintive moods . “ [I]_{142-mrs. hale} ca n’t help regretting constantly that [papa]_528-papa has really [no one to associate with [here]_5144-here]_{5143-no one to associate with here} ; [he]_528-papa is so thrown away ; seeing [no one]_{535-no one} but [farmers]_5146-farmers and [labourers]_{5147-labourers} from week ’s end to week ’s end . If [we]_5148-we only lived at [the other side of [the parish]_{644-the parish}]_{5149-the other side of the parish} , it would be something ; there [we]_5148-we should be almost within walking distance of [the Stansfields]_{149-the stansfields} ; certainly [the Gormons]_{150-the gormons} would be within a walk . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ [Gormons]_{150-the gormons} , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “ Are those [the Gormons]_{150-the gormons} who made [their]_{150-the gormons} fortunes in trade at [Southampton]_{12-southampton} ? Oh ! [I]_123-margaret ’m glad [we]_5148-we do n’t visit [them]_{150-the gormons} . [I]_123-margaret do n’t like [shoppy people]_{5151-shoppy people} . [I]_123-margaret think [we]_5148-we are far better off , knowing only [cottagers]_{5152-cottagers} and [labourers]_{5147-labourers} , and [people without pretence]_{5154-people without pretence} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [You]_123-margaret must not be so fastidious , [Margaret]_123-margaret , [dear]_5155-dear ! ”_{[469-her mother]} said [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} , secretly thinking of [a young and handsome Mr. Gormon whom [she]_{469-her mother} had once met at [Mr. Hume ’s]_{147-mr. hume}]_{671-a young and handsome mr. gormon whom she had once met at mr. hume ’s} . “ No ! [I]_{671-a young and handsome mr. gormon whom she had once met at mr. hume ’s} call [mine]_{671-a young and handsome mr. gormon whom she had once met at mr. hume ’s} a very comprehensive taste ; [I]_{671-a young and handsome mr. gormon whom she had once met at mr. hume ’s} like [all people whose occupations have to do with land]_{5156-all people whose occupations have to do with land} ; [I]_{671-a young and handsome mr. gormon whom she had once met at mr. hume ’s} like [soldiers]_{5157-soldiers} and [sailors]_5158-sailors , and the three learned professions , as [they]_5159-they call [them]_5159-they . [I]_{671-a young and handsome mr. gormon whom she had once met at mr. hume ’s} ’m sure [you]_123-margaret do n’t want [me]_{671-a young and handsome mr. gormon whom she had once met at mr. hume ’s} to admire [butchers]_{5160-butchers} and [bakers]_5161-bakers , and [candlestick - makers]_{5162-candlestick - makers} , do [you]_123-margaret , [mamma]_5139-mamma ? ”_{[671-a young and handsome mr. gormon whom she had once met at mr. hume ’s]} “ But [the Gormons]_{150-the gormons} were neither [butchers]_{5160-butchers} nor [bakers]_5161-bakers , but [very respectable coach - builders]_{5166-very respectable coach - builders} . ”_{[469-her mother]} “ Very well . [Coach - building]_{5167-coach - building} is a trade all the same , and [I]_{671-a young and handsome mr. gormon whom she had once met at mr. hume ’s} think a much more useless one than that of [butchers]_{5160-butchers} or [bakers]_5161-bakers . Oh ! how tired [I]_{671-a young and handsome mr. gormon whom she had once met at mr. hume ’s} used to be of the drives every day in [[Aunt Shaw]_131-edith ’s carriage]_{5170-aunt shaw ’s carriage} , and how [I]_{671-a young and handsome mr. gormon whom she had once met at mr. hume ’s} longed to walk ! ”_{[671-a young and handsome mr. gormon whom she had once met at mr. hume ’s]} And walk [Margaret]_123-margaret did , in spite of the weather . [She]_123-margaret was so happy out of doors , at [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s side , that [she]_123-margaret almost danced ; and with the soft violence of the west wind behind [her]_123-margaret , as [she]_123-margaret crossed [some heath]_{673-some heath} , [she]_123-margaret seemed to be borne onwards , as lightly and easily as the fallen leaf that was wafted along by the autumnal breeze . But the evenings were rather difficult to fill up agreeably . Immediately after tea [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} withdrew into [[his]_{444-her father} small library]_{675-his small library} , and [she]_123-margaret and [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} were left alone . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} had never cared much for books , and had discouraged [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} husband]_{594-her husband} , very early in [their]_678-they married life , in [his]_{444-her father} desire of reading aloud to [her]_{142-mrs. hale} , while [she]_{142-mrs. hale} worked . At one time [they]_678-they had tried backgammon as a resource ; but as [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} grew to take an increasing interest in [[his]_{134-mr. hale} school]_{679-his school} and [[his]_{134-mr. hale} parishioners]_{680-his parishioners} , [he]_{134-mr. hale} found that the interruptions which arose out of these duties were regarded as hardships by [[his]_{134-mr. hale} wife]_{592-his wife} , not to be accepted as the natural conditions of [his]_{134-mr. hale} profession , but to be regretted and struggled against by [her]_{592-his wife} as [they]_678-they severally arose . So [he]_{134-mr. hale} withdrew , while [the children]_{682-the children} were yet young , into [[his]_{134-mr. hale} library]_{683-his library} , to spend [his]_{134-mr. hale} evenings ( if [he]_{134-mr. hale} were at [home]_510-home ) , in reading the speculative and metaphysical books which were [his]_{134-mr. hale} delight . When [Margaret]_123-margaret had been [here]_5144-here before , [she]_123-margaret had brought down with [her]_123-margaret a great box of books , recommended by [masters]_686-masters or [governess]_{687-governess} , and had found the summer ’s day all too short to get through the reading [she]_123-margaret had to do before [her]_123-margaret return to [town]_688-town . Now there were only the well - bound , little - read English Classics , which were weeded out of [[[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s library]_{690-her father ’s library} to fill up the small book - shelves in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} . [Thomson]_151-thomson ’s Season ’s , [Hayley]_152-hayley ’s Cowper , [Middleton]_{153-middleton} ’s Cicero , were by far the lightest , newest , and most amusing . The book - shelves did not afford much resource . [Margaret]_123-margaret told [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} every particular of [her]_123-margaret [London]_6-london life , to all of which [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} listened with interest , sometimes amused and questioning , at others a little inclined to compare [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} sister]_{601-her sister} ’s circumstances of ease and comfort with the narrower means at [Helstone Vicarage]_{14-helstone vicarage} . On such evenings [Margaret]_123-margaret was apt to stop talking rather abruptly , and listen to the drip - drip of the rain upon the leads of the little bow window . Once or twice [Margaret]_123-margaret found [herself]_123-margaret mechanically counting the repetition of the monotonous sound , while [she]_123-margaret wondered if [she]_123-margaret might venture to put a question on a subject very near to [her]_123-margaret heart , and ask where [Frederick]_{146-frederick} was now ; what [he]_{146-frederick} was doing ; how long it was since [they]_694-they had heard from [him]_{146-frederick} . But a consciousness that [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s delicate health and positive dislike to [Helstone]_8-helstone , all dated from the time of the mutiny in which [Frederick]_{146-frederick} had been engaged — the full account of which [Margaret]_123-margaret had never heard , and which now seemed doomed to be buried in sad oblivion,—made [her]_123-margaret pause and turn away from the subject each time [she]_123-margaret approached it . When [she]_123-margaret was with [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} , [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} seemed [the best person to apply to for information]_{698-the best person to apply to for information} ; and when with [him]_{444-her father} , [she]_123-margaret thought that [she]_123-margaret could speak more easily to [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} . Probably there was nothing much to be heard that was new . In one of the letters [she]_123-margaret had received before leaving [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} , [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had told [her]_123-margaret that [they]_701-they had heard from [Frederick]_{146-frederick} ; [he]_{146-frederick} was still at [Rio]_15-rio , and very well in health , and sent [his]_{146-frederick} best love to [her]_123-margaret ; which was dry bones , but not the living intelligence [she]_123-margaret longed for . [Frederick]_{146-frederick} was always spoken of , in the rare times when [his]_{146-frederick} name was mentioned , as “ Poor [Frederick]_{146-frederick} . ”_{[146-frederick]} [[His]_{146-frederick} room]_{702-his room} was kept exactly as [he]_{146-frederick} had left [it]_{702-his room} ; and was regularly dusted , and put into order by [Dixon]_186-dixon , [[Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s maid]_{703-mrs. hale ’s maid} , who touched no other part of the household work , but always remembered the day when [she]_{142-mrs. hale} had been engaged by [Lady Beresford]_{156-lady beresford} as [[ladies]_5093-ladies ’ maid to [[Sir John]_157-john ’s wards]_{706-sir john ’s wards} , [the pretty Miss Beresfords]_{158-the pretty miss beresfords} , [the belles of [Rutlandshire]_{16-rutlandshire}]_{707-the belles of rutlandshire}]_{705-ladies ’ maid to sir john ’s wards , the pretty miss beresfords , the belles of rutlandshire} . [Dixon]_186-dixon had always considered [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} as the blight which had fallen upon [[her]_186-dixon young lady]_{708-her young lady} ’s prospects in life . If [Miss Beresford]_{143-miss beresford} had not been in such a hurry to marry [a poor country clergyman]_{709-a poor country clergyman} there was no knowing what [she]_{143-miss beresford} might have become . But [Dixon]_186-dixon was too loyal to desert [her]_186-dixon in [her]_186-dixon affliction and downfall ( alas , [her]_186-dixon married life ) . [She]_186-dixon remained with [her]_186-dixon , and was devoted to [her]_186-dixon interests ; always considering [herself]_186-dixon as the good and protecting fairy , whose duty it was to baffle the malignant giant , [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . [Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} had been [her]_186-dixon favourite and pride ; and it was with a little softening of [her]_186-dixon dignified look and manner , that [she]_186-dixon went in weekly to arrange [the chamber]_{710-the chamber} as carefully as if [he]_{159-frederick} might be coming [home]_510-home that very evening . [Margaret]_123-margaret could not help believing that there had been some late intelligence of [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , unknown to [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} , which was making [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} anxious and uneasy . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} did not seem to perceive any alteration in [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} husband]_{594-her husband} ’s looks or ways . [His]_{159-frederick} spirits were tender and gentle , readily affected by any small piece of intelligence concerning the welfare of [others]_715-others . [He]_{159-frederick} would be depressed for many days after witnessing a death - bed , or hearing of any crime . But now [Margaret]_123-margaret noticed an absence of mind , as if [his]_{159-frederick} thoughts were pre - occupied by some subject , the oppression of which could not be relieved by any daily action , such as comforting [the survivors]_{716-the survivors} , or teaching at [the school]_{654-the school} in hope of lessening the evils in the generation to come . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} did not go out among [[his]_{134-mr. hale} parishioners]_{680-his parishioners} as much as usual ; [he]_{134-mr. hale} was more shut up in [[his]_{134-mr. hale} study]_{719-his study} ; was anxious for [the village postman]_{720-the village postman} , whose summons to [the household]_{721-the household} was a rap on the back - kitchen window shutter — a signal which at one time had often to be repeated before [any one]_{483-any one} was sufficiently alive to the hour of the day to understand what it was , and attend to [him]_{134-mr. hale} . Now [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} loitered about [the garden]_{723-the garden} if the morning was fine , and if not , stood dreamily by the study window until [the postman]_{724-the postman} had called , or gone down [the lane]_{725-the lane} , giving a half - respectful , half - confidential shake of the head to [the parson]_{726-the parson} , who watched [him]_{159-frederick} away from the sweet - briar hedge , and past the great arbutus , before [he]_{159-frederick} turned into [the room]_{567-the room} to begin [his]_{159-frederick} day ’s work , with all the signs of a heavy heart and an occupied mind . But [Margaret]_123-margaret was at an age when any apprehension , not absolutely based on a knowledge of facts , is easily banished for a time by a bright sunny day , or some happy outward circumstance . And when the brilliant fourteen fine days of October came on , [her]_123-margaret cares were all blown away as lightly as thistledown , and [she]_123-margaret thought of nothing but the glories of [the forest]_{499-the forest} . The fern - harvest was over ; and now that the rain was gone , many [a deep glade]_{729-a deep glade} was accessible , into which [Margaret]_123-margaret had only peeped in July and August weather . [She]_123-margaret had learnt drawing with [Edith]_131-edith ; and [she]_123-margaret had sufficiently regretted , during the gloom of the bad weather , [her]_123-margaret idle revelling in the beauty of [the woodlands]_{730-the woodlands} , while it had yet been fine , to make [her]_123-margaret determined to sketch what [she]_123-margaret could before winter fairly set in . Accordingly , [she]_123-margaret was busy preparing [her]_123-margaret board one morning , when [Sarah]_160-sarah , [the housemaid]_{731-the housemaid} , threw wide open the drawing - room door , and announced , “ [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . ”_[160-sarah] CHAPTER III . “ [THE MORE HASTE THE WORSE SPEED]_{161-the more haste the worse speed} . ”_[160-sarah] “ Learn to win [a lady]_{5171-a lady} ’s faith Nobly , as the thing is high ; Bravely , as for life and death — With a loyal gravity . Lead [her]_{5171-a lady} from the festive boards , Point [her]_{5171-a lady} to the starry skies , Guard [her]_{5171-a lady} , by [your]_732-i truthful words , Pure from courtship ’s flatteries . ”_{[162-mrs . browning]} [MRS . BROWNING]_{162-mrs . browning} . “ [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . ”_[732-i] [Margaret]_123-margaret had been thinking of [him]_732-i only a moment before , and remembering [his]_732-i inquiry into [her]_123-margaret probable occupations at [home]_510-home . It was “ parler du soleil et l’on en voit les rayons ”_[732-i] ; and the brightness of the sun came over [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s face as [she]_123-margaret put down [her]_123-margaret board , and went forward to shake hands with [him]_732-i . “ Tell [mamma]_5139-mamma , [Sarah]_160-sarah , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret . “ [Mamma]_163-mamma and [I]_123-margaret want to ask [you]_160-sarah so many questions about [Edith]_131-edith ; [I]_123-margaret am so much obliged to [you]_160-sarah for coming . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Did not [I]_732-i say that [I]_732-i should ? ”_[732-i] asked [he]_732-i , in a lower tone than that in which [he]_732-i had spoken . “ But [I]_732-i heard of [you]_123-margaret so far away in [the Highlands]_{17-the highlands} that [I]_732-i never thought [Hampshire]_40-hampshire could come in . ”_[732-i] “ Oh ! ”_[732-i] said [he]_732-i , more lightly , “ [[our]_5173-our young couple]_{5174-our young couple} were playing such foolish pranks , running all sorts of risks , climbing [this mountain]_{5175-this mountain} , sailing on [that lake]_{5176-that lake} , that [I]_732-i really thought [they]_{5174-our young couple} needed [a Mentor]_{5177-a mentor} to take care of [them]_{5174-our young couple} . And indeed [they]_{5174-our young couple} did : [they]_{5174-our young couple} were quite beyond [[my]_732-i uncle]_{5178-my uncle} ’s management , and kept [the old gentleman]_{5179-the old gentleman} in a panic for sixteen hours out of the twenty - four . Indeed , when [I]_732-i once saw how unfit [they]_{5174-our young couple} were to be trusted alone , [I]_732-i thought it [my]_732-i duty not to leave [them]_{5174-our young couple} till [I]_732-i had seen [them]_{5174-our young couple} safely embarked at [Plymouth]_18-plymouth . ”_[732-i] “ Have [you]_732-i been at [Plymouth]_18-plymouth ? Oh ! [Edith]_131-edith never named that . To be sure , [she]_131-edith has written in such a hurry lately . Did [they]_{5174-our young couple} really sail on Tuesday ? ”_[732-i] “ Really sailed , and relieved [me]_732-i from many responsibilities . [Edith]_131-edith gave [me]_732-i all sorts of messages for [you]_123-margaret . [I]_732-i believe [I]_732-i have a little diminutive note somewhere ; yes , here it is . ”_[732-i] “ Oh ! thank [you]_{135-mr. lennox} , ”_{[123-margaret]} exclaimed [Margaret]_123-margaret ; and then , half wishing to read it alone and unwatched , [she]_123-margaret made the excuse of going to tell [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} again ( [Sarah]_160-sarah surely had made some mistake ) that [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} was [there]_457-there . When [she]_123-margaret had left [the room]_{567-the room} , [he]_{135-mr. lennox} began in [his]_{135-mr. lennox} scrutinising way to look about [him]_{135-mr. lennox} . [The little drawing - room]_{737-the little drawing - room} was looking its best in the streaming light of the morning sun . The middle window in [the bow]_{738-the bow} was opened , and clustering roses and the scarlet honeysuckle came peeping round the corner ; [the small lawn]_{739-the small lawn} was gorgeous with verbenas and geraniums of all bright colours . But the very brightness outside made the colours within seem poor and faded . The carpet was far from new ; the chintz had been often washed ; [the whole apartment]_{740-the whole apartment} was smaller and shabbier than [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had expected , as back - ground and frame - work for [Margaret]_123-margaret , [herself]_123-margaret so queenly . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} took up one of the books lying on the table ; it was the Paradise of [Dante]_165-dante , in the proper old Italian binding of white vellum and gold ; by it lay a dictionary , and some words copied out in [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s handwriting . They were a dull list of words , but somehow [he]_{135-mr. lennox} liked looking at them . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} put them down with a sigh . “ [The living]_{5180-the living} is evidently as small as [she]_{469-her mother} said . It seems strange , for [the Beresfords]_{158-the pretty miss beresfords} belong to [a good family]_{5181-a good family} . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} [Margaret]_123-margaret meanwhile had found [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} . It was one of [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s fitful days , when everything was a difficulty and a hardship : and [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s appearance took this shape , although secretly [she]_{142-mrs. hale} felt complimented by [his]_{135-mr. lennox} thinking it worth while to call . “ It is most unfortunate ! [We]_5182-we are dining early to - day , and having nothing but cold meat , in order that [the servants]_{5183-the servants} may get on with [their]_{5183-the servants} ironing ; and yet , of course , [we]_5182-we must ask [him]_{135-mr. lennox} to dinner — [[Edith]_131-edith ’s brother - in - law]_{5184-edith ’s brother - in - law} and all . And [[your]_123-margaret papa]_{5185-your papa} is in such low spirits this morning about something — [I]_123-margaret do n’t know what . [I]_123-margaret went into [the study]_{5186-the study} just now , and [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had [his]_{135-mr. lennox} face on the table , covering it with [his]_{135-mr. lennox} hands . [I]_123-margaret told [him]_{135-mr. lennox} [I]_123-margaret was sure [Helstone]_8-helstone air did not agree with [him]_{135-mr. lennox} any more than with [me]_123-margaret , and [he]_{135-mr. lennox} suddenly lifted up [his]_{135-mr. lennox} head , and begged [me]_123-margaret not to speak a word more against [Helstone]_8-helstone , [he]_{135-mr. lennox} could not bear it ; if there was [one place [he]_{135-mr. lennox} loved on [earth]_5188-earth]_{5187-one place he loved on earth} [it]_{5187-one place he loved on earth} was [Helstone]_8-helstone . But [I]_123-margaret am sure , for all that , it is the damp and relaxing air . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret felt as if a thin cold cloud had come between [her]_123-margaret and the sun . [She]_123-margaret had listened patiently , in hopes that it might be some relief to [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} to unburden [herself]_123-margaret ; but now it was time to draw [her]_123-margaret back to [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . “ [Papa]_139-papa likes [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ; [they]_5189-they got on together famously at the wedding breakfast . [I]_{135-mr. lennox} daresay [his]_139-papa coming will do [papa]_139-papa good . And never mind the dinner , dear mamma . Cold meat will do capitally for a lunch , which is the light in which [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} will most likely look upon a two o’clock dinner . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ But what are [we]_5189-they to do with [him]_139-papa till then ? It is only half - past ten now . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ [I]_{142-mrs. hale} ’ll ask [him]_139-papa to go out sketching with [me]_{142-mrs. hale} . [I]_{142-mrs. hale} know [he]_139-papa draws , and that will take [him]_139-papa out of [your]_{142-mrs. hale} way , [mamma]_5139-mamma . Only do come in now ; [he]_139-papa will think it so strange if [you]_{142-mrs. hale} do n’t . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} took off [her]_{142-mrs. hale} black silk apron , and smoothed [her]_{142-mrs. hale} face . [She]_{142-mrs. hale} looked [a very pretty lady]_{743-a very pretty lady} - like woman , as [she]_{142-mrs. hale} greeted [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} with the cordiality due to one who was almost [a relation]_{744-a relation} . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} evidently expected to be asked to spend the day , and accepted the invitation with a glad readiness that made [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} wish [she]_{142-mrs. hale} could add something to the cold beef . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} was pleased with everything ; delighted with [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s idea of going out sketching together ; would not have [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} disturbed for [the world]_{5098-the world} , with the prospect of so soon meeting [him]_{135-mr. lennox} at dinner . [Margaret]_123-margaret brought out [her]_123-margaret drawing materials for [him]_{135-mr. lennox} to choose from ; and after the paper and brushes had been duly selected , [the two]_{746-the two} set out in the merriest spirits in [the world]_{5098-the world} . “ Now , please , just stop here for a minute or two , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ These are [the cottages that haunted]_{5191-the cottages that haunted} [me]_123-margaret so during the rainy fortnight , reproaching [me]_123-margaret for not having sketched them . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Before they tumbled down and were no more seen . Truly , if they are to be sketched — and [they]_{5191-the cottages that haunted} are very picturesque — [we]_{746-the two} had better not put it off till next year . But where shall [we]_{746-the two} sit ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh ! [You]_{135-mr. lennox} might have come straight from [chambers in [the Temple]_{5193-the temple}]_{5192-chambers in the temple} , instead of having been two months in [the Highlands]_{17-the highlands} ! Look at this beautiful trunk of a tree , which [the woodcutters]_{5194-the woodcutters} have left just in the right place for the light . [I]_123-margaret will put [my]_123-margaret plaid over it , and it will be [a regular forest throne]_{5195-a regular forest throne} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ With [your]_{135-mr. lennox} feet in that puddle for a regal footstool ! Stay , [I]_123-margaret will move , and then [you]_{135-mr. lennox} can come nearer this way . Who lives in [these cottages]_{5196-these cottages} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [They]_{5196-these cottages} were built by [squatters]_{5197-squatters} fifty or sixty years ago . [One]_5094-one is uninhabited ; [the foresters]_{5199-the foresters} are going to take it down , as soon as the other is dead , [poor old fellow]_{5200-poor old fellow} ! Look — there [he]_{748-the old man} is — [I]_{748-the old man} must go and speak to [him]_{748-the old man} . [He]_{748-the old man} is so deaf [you]_{135-mr. lennox} will hear all [our]_5201-our secrets . ”_{[748-the old man]} [The old man]_{748-the old man} stood bareheaded in the sun , leaning on [his]_{748-the old man} stick at the front of [[his]_{748-the old man} cottage]_{749-his cottage} . [His]_{748-the old man} stiff features relaxed into a slow smile as [Margaret]_123-margaret went up and spoke to [him]_{748-the old man} . [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} hastily introduced [the two figures]_{750-the two figures} into [his]_{135-mr. lennox} sketch , and finished up the landscape with a subordinate reference to [them]_{750-the two figures} — as [Margaret]_123-margaret perceived , when the time came for getting up , putting away water , and scraps of paper , and exhibiting to [each other]_{751-each other} [their]_{750-the two figures} sketches . [She]_123-margaret laughed and blushed : [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} watched [her]_123-margaret countenance . “ Now , [I]_123-margaret call that treacherous , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret . “ [I]_123-margaret little thought that [you]_{135-mr. lennox} were making [old Isaac]_{166-old isaac} and [me]_123-margaret into [subjects]_{5202-subjects} , when [you]_{135-mr. lennox} told [me]_123-margaret to ask [him]_{135-mr. lennox} the history of [these cottages]_{5196-these cottages} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ It was irresistible . [You]_{135-mr. lennox} ca n’t know how strong a temptation it was . [I]_{135-mr. lennox} hardly dare tell [you]_{135-mr. lennox} how much [I]_{135-mr. lennox} shall like this sketch . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} [He]_{135-mr. lennox} was not quite sure whether [she]_123-margaret heard this latter sentence before [she]_123-margaret went to [the brook]_{752-the brook} to wash [her]_123-margaret palette . [She]_123-margaret came back rather flushed , but looking perfectly innocent and unconscious . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} was glad of it , for the speech had slipped from [him]_{135-mr. lennox} unawares — a rare thing in the case of [a man who premeditated [his]_{753-a man who premeditated his actions so much as henry lennox} actions so much as [Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox}]_{753-a man who premeditated his actions so much as henry lennox} . The aspect of [home]_510-home was all right and bright when [they]_755-they reached [it]_510-home . The clouds on [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s brow had cleared off under the propitious influence of a brace of carp , most opportunely presented by [a neighbour]_{757-a neighbour} . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} had returned from [his]_{134-mr. hale} morning ’s round , and was awaiting [[his]_{134-mr. hale} visitor]_{758-his visitor} just outside the wicket gate that led into [the garden]_{723-the garden} . [He]_{134-mr. hale} looked [a complete gentleman in [his]_{134-mr. hale} rather threadbare coat and well - worn hat]_{760-a complete gentleman in his rather threadbare coat and well - worn hat} . [Margaret]_123-margaret was proud of [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ; [she]_123-margaret had always a fresh and tender pride in seeing how favourably [he]_{444-her father} impressed [every stranger]_{762-every stranger} ; still [her]_123-margaret quick eye sought over [his]_{444-her father} face and found there traces of some unusual disturbance , which was only put aside , not cleared away . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} asked to look at [their]_763-their sketches . “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} think [you]_123-margaret have made the tints on the thatch too dark , have [you]_123-margaret not ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} as [he]_{134-mr. hale} returned [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s to [her]_123-margaret , and held out [his]_{134-mr. hale} hand for [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s , which was withheld from [him]_{134-mr. hale} one moment , no more . “ No , [papa]_528-papa ! [I]_123-margaret do n’t think [I]_123-margaret have . [The house - leek and stone - crop]_{5205-the house - leek and stone - crop} have grown so much darker in the rain . Is it not like , [papa]_528-papa ? ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , peeping over [his]_{134-mr. hale} shoulder , as [he]_{134-mr. hale} looked at the figures in [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s drawing . “ Yes , very like . [Your]_123-margaret figure and way of holding [yourself]_123-margaret is capital . And it is just poor old [Isaac]_{166-old isaac} ’s stiff way of stooping [his]_{166-old isaac} long rheumatic back . What is this hanging from the branch of the tree ? Not a bird ’s nest , surely . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh no ! that is [my]_{135-mr. lennox} bonnet . [I]_{135-mr. lennox} never can draw with [my]_{135-mr. lennox} bonnet on ; it makes [my]_{135-mr. lennox} head so hot . [I]_{135-mr. lennox} wonder if [I]_{135-mr. lennox} could manage figures . There are so many people about here whom [I]_{135-mr. lennox} should like to sketch . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ [I]_{135-mr. lennox} should say that a likeness [you]_123-margaret very much wish to take [you]_123-margaret would always succeed in , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} said [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . “ [I]_{135-mr. lennox} have great faith in the power of will . [I]_{135-mr. lennox} think [myself]_{135-mr. lennox} [I]_{135-mr. lennox} have succeeded pretty well in [yours]_123-margaret . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} had preceded [them]_764-them into [the house]_{460-the house} , while [Margaret]_123-margaret was lingering to pluck some roses , with which to adorn [her]_123-margaret morning gown for dinner . “ [A regular London girl]_{5207-a regular london girl} would understand the implied meaning of that speech , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} thought [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . “ [She]_123-margaret would be up to looking through every speech that [a young man]_{5208-a young man} made [her]_123-margaret for the _ arrière - pensée _ of a compliment . But [I]_{135-mr. lennox} do n’t believe [Margaret,—Stay]_{167-margaret,—stay} ! ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} exclaimed [he]_{135-mr. lennox} , “ Let [me]_{135-mr. lennox} help [you]_123-margaret ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} ; and [he]_{135-mr. lennox} gathered for [her]_123-margaret some velvety cramoisy roses that were above [her]_123-margaret reach , and then dividing the spoil [he]_{135-mr. lennox} placed two in [his]_{135-mr. lennox} button - hole , and sent [her]_123-margaret in , pleased and happy , to arrange [her]_123-margaret flowers . The conversation at dinner flowed on quietly and agreeably . There were plenty of questions to be asked on both sides — the latest intelligence which each could give of [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ’s movements in [Italy]_10-italy to be exchanged ; and in the interest of what was said , the unpretending simplicity of the parsonage - ways — above all in [the neighbourhood of [Margaret]_123-margaret]_{766-the neighbourhood of margaret} , [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} forgot the little feeling of disappointment with which [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had at first perceived that [she]_123-margaret had spoken but the simple truth when [she]_123-margaret had described [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s living as very small . “ [Margaret]_123-margaret , [[my]_{134-mr. hale} child]_{5209-my child} , [you]_123-margaret might have gathered [us]_5210-us some pears for [our]_5210-us dessert , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , as the hospitable luxury of a freshly - decanted bottle of wine was placed on the table . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} was hurried . It seemed as if desserts were impromptu and unusual things at [the parsonage]_{5117-the parsonage} ; whereas , if [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} would only have looked behind [him]_{134-mr. hale} , [he]_{134-mr. hale} would have seen biscuits and marmalade , and what not , all arranged in formal order on the side - board . But the idea of pears had taken possession of [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s mind , and was not to be got rid of . “ There are a few brown beurrés against the south wall which are worth all foreign fruits and preserves . [Run]_168-run , [Margaret]_123-margaret , and gather some . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ [I]_{135-mr. lennox} propose that [we]_5210-us adjourn into [the garden]_{723-the garden} , and eat them there , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} said [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . “ Nothing is so delicious as to set one ’s teeth into the crisp , juicy fruit , warm and scented by the sun . The worst is , the wasps are impudent enough to dispute it with [one]_5094-one , even at the very crisis and summit of enjoyment . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [He]_{134-mr. hale} rose , as if to follow [Margaret]_123-margaret , who had disappeared through the window : [he]_{134-mr. hale} only awaited [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s permission . [She]_123-margaret would rather have wound up the dinner in the proper way , and with all the ceremonies which had gone on so smoothly hitherto , especially as [she]_123-margaret and [Dixon]_186-dixon had got out the finger - glasses from [the store - room]_{769-the store - room} on purpose to be as correct as became [[General Shaw]_{128-general shaw} ’s widow ’s sister]_{770-general shaw ’s widow ’s sister} ; but as [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} got up directly , and prepared to accompany [[his]_{134-mr. hale} guest]_{771-his guest} , [she]_123-margaret could only submit . “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} shall arm [myself]_{134-mr. hale} with a knife , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} : “ the days of eating fruit so primitively as [you]_123-margaret describe are over with [me]_{134-mr. hale} . [I]_{134-mr. hale} must pare it and quarter it before [I]_{134-mr. hale} can enjoy it . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [Margaret]_123-margaret made a plate for the pears out of a beet - root leaf , which threw up their brown gold colour admirably . [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} looked more at [her]_123-margaret than at the pears ; but [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , inclined to cull fastidiously the very zest and perfection of the hour [he]_{444-her father} had stolen from [his]_{444-her father} anxiety , chose daintily the ripest fruit , and sat down on the garden bench to enjoy it at [his]_{444-her father} leisure . [Margaret]_123-margaret and [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} strolled along [the little terrace - walk under the south wall]_{773-the little terrace - walk under the south wall} , where the bees still hummed and worked busily in [their]_774-their hives . “ What a perfect life [you]_123-margaret seem to live [here]_5144-here ! [I]_{135-mr. lennox} have always felt rather contemptuously towards [the poets]_{5214-the poets} before , with [their]_{5214-the poets} wishes , ‘ [Mine]_{135-mr. lennox} be a cot beside [a hill]_{5215-a hill} , ’ and that sort of thing ; but now [I]_{135-mr. lennox} am afraid that the truth is , [I]_{135-mr. lennox} have been nothing better than a Cockney . Just now [I]_{135-mr. lennox} feel as if twenty years ’ hard study of law would be amply rewarded by one year of such an exquisite serene life as this — such skies ! ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} looking up—“such crimson and amber foliage , so perfectly motionless as that ! ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} pointing to some of the great forest trees which shut in [the garden]_{723-the garden} as if it were a nest . “ [You]_123-margaret must please to remember that [our]_5216-our skies are not always as deep a blue as they are now . [We]_5216-our have rain , and [our]_5216-our leaves do fall , and get sodden : though [I]_{135-mr. lennox} think [Helstone]_8-helstone is about as perfect a place as [any in [the world]_{5098-the world}]_{5217-any in the world} . Recollect how [you]_123-margaret rather scorned [my]_{135-mr. lennox} description of it one evening in [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} : ‘ [a village in a tale]_{5219-a village in a tale} . ’ ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ Scorned , [Margaret]_123-margaret ! That is rather a hard word . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ Perhaps it is . Only [I]_{135-mr. lennox} know [I]_{135-mr. lennox} should have liked to have talked to [you]_123-margaret of what [I]_{135-mr. lennox} was very full at the time , and [you]_123-margaret — what must [I]_{135-mr. lennox} call it then?—spoke disrespectfully of [Helstone]_8-helstone as [a mere village]_{5220-a mere village} in a tale . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ [I]_776-you will never do so again , ”_[776-you] said [he]_776-you , warmly . [They]_777-they turned the corner of [the walk]_{778-the walk} . “ [I]_776-you could almost wish , [Margaret]_123-margaret — — ”_[776-you] [he]_776-you stopped and hesitated . It was so unusual for [the fluent lawyer]_{779-the fluent lawyer} to hesitate that [Margaret]_123-margaret looked up at [him]_776-you , in a little state of questioning wonder ; but in an instant — from what about [him]_776-you [she]_123-margaret could not tell — [she]_123-margaret wished [herself]_123-margaret back with [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} — [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} — anywhere away from [him]_776-you , for [she]_123-margaret was sure [he]_776-you was going to say something to which [she]_123-margaret should not know what to reply . In another moment the strong pride that was in [her]_123-margaret came to conquer [her]_123-margaret sudden agitation , which [she]_123-margaret hoped [he]_776-you had not perceived . Of course [she]_123-margaret could answer , and answer the right thing ; and it was poor and despicable of [her]_123-margaret to shrink from hearing any speech , as if [she]_123-margaret had not power to put an end to it with [her]_123-margaret high maidenly dignity . “ [Margaret]_123-margaret , ”_[776-you] said [he]_776-you , taking [her]_123-margaret by surprise , and getting sudden possession of [her]_123-margaret hand , so that [she]_123-margaret was forced to stand still and listen , despising [herself]_123-margaret for the fluttering at [her]_123-margaret heart all the time ; “ [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_123-margaret wish [you]_123-margaret did not like [Helstone]_8-helstone so much — did not seem so perfectly calm and happy here . [I]_123-margaret have been hoping for these three months past to find [you]_123-margaret regretting [London]_6-london — and [[London]_6-london [friends]_461-friends]_{5221-london friends} , a little — enough to make [you]_123-margaret listen more kindly ”_{[123-margaret]} ( for [she]_123-margaret was quietly , but firmly , striving to extricate [her]_123-margaret hand from [his]_776-you grasp ) “ to [one who has not much to offer]_{5223-one who has not much to offer} , it is true — nothing but prospects in the future — but who does love [you]_123-margaret , [Margaret]_123-margaret , almost in spite of [himself]_{5223-one who has not much to offer} . [Margaret]_123-margaret , have [I]_123-margaret startled [you]_123-margaret too much ? Speak ! ”_{[123-margaret]} For [he]_776-you saw [her]_123-margaret lips quivering almost as if [she]_123-margaret were going to cry . [She]_123-margaret made a strong effort to be calm ; [she]_123-margaret would not speak till [she]_123-margaret had succeeded in mastering [her]_123-margaret voice , and then [she]_123-margaret said : “ [I]_123-margaret was startled . [I]_123-margaret did not know that [you]_776-you cared for [me]_123-margaret in that way . [I]_123-margaret have always thought of [you]_776-you as [a friend]_{5224-a friend} ; and , please , [I]_123-margaret would rather go on thinking of [you]_776-you so . [I]_123-margaret do n’t like to be spoken to as [you]_776-you have been doing . [I]_123-margaret can not answer [you]_776-you as [you]_776-you want [me]_123-margaret to do , and yet [I]_123-margaret should feel so sorry if [I]_123-margaret vexed [you]_776-you . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [Margaret]_123-margaret , ”_[782-me] said [he]_782-me , looking into [her]_783-her eyes , which met [his]_782-me with [their]_784-their open , straight look , expressive of the utmost good faith and reluctance to give pain , “ Do [you”—he]_{123-margaret[782-me]} was going to say—“love [any one else]_{5225-any one else} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} But it seemed as if this question would be an insult to the pure serenity of those eyes . “ Forgive [me]_782-me ! [I]_782-me have been too abrupt . [I]_782-me am punished . Only let [me]_782-me hope . Give [me]_782-me the poor comfort of telling [me]_782-me [you]_776-you have never seen any one whom [you]_776-you could — — ”_[782-me] Again a pause . [He]_782-me could not end [his]_782-me sentence . [Margaret]_123-margaret reproached [herself]_123-margaret acutely as the cause of [his]_782-me distress . “ Ah ! if [you]_782-me had but never got this fancy into [your]_782-me head ! It was such a pleasure to think of [you]_782-me as [a friend]_{5224-a friend} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But [I]_123-margaret may hope , may [I]_123-margaret not , [Margaret]_123-margaret , that some time [you]_123-margaret will think of [me]_123-margaret as [a lover]_{5227-a lover} ? Not yet , [I]_123-margaret see — there is no hurry — but some time — — ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret was silent for a minute or two , trying to discover the truth as it was in [her]_123-margaret own heart , before replying , then [she]_123-margaret said : “ [I]_123-margaret have never thought of — [you]_785-he , but as [a friend]_{5224-a friend} . [I]_123-margaret like to think of [you]_785-he so ; but [I]_123-margaret am sure [I]_123-margaret could never think of [you]_785-he as anything else . Pray let [us]_5229-us both forget that all this ”_{[123-margaret]} ( “ disagreeable , ”_{[123-margaret]} [she]_123-margaret was going to say , but stopped short ) “ conversation has taken place . ”_{[123-margaret]} [He]_785-he paused before [he]_785-he replied . Then , in [his]_785-he habitual coldness of tone , [he]_785-he answered : “ Of course , as [your]_123-margaret feelings are so decided , and as this conversation has been so evidently unpleasant to [you]_123-margaret , it had better not be remembered . That is all very fine in theory , that plan of forgetting whatever is painful , but it will be somewhat difficult for [me]_785-he , at least , to carry it into execution . ”_[785-he] “ [You]_785-he are vexed , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , sadly ; “ yet how can [I]_123-margaret help it ? ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret looked so truly grieved as [she]_123-margaret said this , that [he]_785-he struggled for a moment with [his]_785-he real disappointment , and then answered more cheerfully , but still with a little hardness in [his]_785-he tone : “ [You]_123-margaret should make allowances for the mortification , not only of [a lover]_{5227-a lover} , [Margaret]_123-margaret , but of [a man not given to romance in general]_{5231-a man not given to romance in general} — prudent , worldly , as [some people]_{5232-some people} call [me]_785-he — who has been carried out of [his]_785-he usual habits by the force of a passion — well , [we]_5233-we will say no more of that ; but in the one outlet which [he]_785-he has formed for the deeper and better feelings of [his]_785-he nature , [he]_785-he meets with rejection and repulse . [I]_785-he shall have to console [myself]_785-he with scorning [my]_785-he own folly . [A struggling barrister to think of matrimony]_{5234-a struggling barrister to think of matrimony} ! ”_[785-he] [Margaret]_123-margaret could not answer this . The whole tone of it annoyed [her]_123-margaret . It seemed to touch on and call out all the points of difference which had often repelled [her]_123-margaret in [him]_785-he ; while yet [he]_785-he was [the pleasantest man]_{786-the pleasantest man} , [the most sympathising friend]_{787-the most sympathising friend} , [the person of all others who understood [her]_123-margaret best in [Harley Street]_{1-harley street}]_{788-the person of all others who understood her best in harley street} . [She]_123-margaret felt a tinge of contempt mingle itself with [her]_123-margaret pain at having refused [him]_785-he . [Her]_123-margaret beautiful lip curled in a slight disdain . It was well that , having made the round of [the garden]_{723-the garden} , [they]_790-they came suddenly upon [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , whose whereabouts had been quite forgotten by [them]_790-they . [He]_{134-mr. hale} had not yet finished the pear , which [he]_{134-mr. hale} had delicately peeled in one long strip of silver - paper thinness , and which [he]_{134-mr. hale} was enjoying in a deliberate manner . It was like the story of [the eastern king]_{791-the eastern king} , who dipped [his]_{791-the eastern king} head into a basin of water , at [the magician]_{792-the magician} ’s command , and ere [he]_{134-mr. hale} instantly took it out went through the experience of a lifetime . [Margaret]_123-margaret felt stunned , and unable to recover [her]_123-margaret self - possession enough to join in the trivial conversation that ensued between [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . [She]_123-margaret was grave , and little disposed to speak ; full of wonder when [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} would go , and allow [her]_123-margaret to relax into thought on the events of the last quarter of an hour . [He]_{134-mr. hale} was almost as anxious to take [his]_{134-mr. hale} departure as [she]_123-margaret was for [him]_{134-mr. hale} to leave ; but a few minutes light and careless talking , carried on at whatever effort , was a sacrifice which [he]_{134-mr. hale} owed to [his]_{134-mr. hale} mortified vanity , or [his]_{134-mr. hale} self - respect . [He]_{134-mr. hale} glanced from time to time at [her]_123-margaret sad and pensive face . “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} am not so indifferent to [her]_123-margaret as [she]_123-margaret believes , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} thought [he]_{134-mr. hale} to [himself]_{134-mr. hale} . “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} do not give up hope . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} Before a quarter of an hour was over , [he]_{134-mr. hale} had fallen into a way of conversing with quiet sarcasm ; speaking of life in [London]_6-london and life in [the country]_{5128-the country} , as if [he]_{134-mr. hale} were conscious of [his]_{134-mr. hale} second mocking self , and afraid of [his]_{134-mr. hale} own satire . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was puzzled . [[His]_{134-mr. hale} visitor]_{758-his visitor} was [a different man to what [he]_{134-mr. hale} had seen [him]_{758-his visitor} before at the wedding - breakfast , and at dinner to - day]_{796-a different man to what he had seen him before at the wedding - breakfast , and at dinner to - day} ; [a lighter , cleverer , more worldly man]_{797-a lighter , cleverer , more worldly man} , and , as such , dissonant to [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . It was a relief to [all three]_{798-all three} when [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} said that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} must go directly if [he]_{135-mr. lennox} meant to catch [the five o’clock train]_{799-the five o’clock train} . [They]_{798-all three} proceeded to [the house]_{460-the house} to find [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , and wish [her]_{142-mrs. hale} good - bye . At the last moment , [Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s real self broke through the crust . “ [Margaret]_123-margaret , do n’t despise [me]_{135-mr. lennox} ; [I]_{135-mr. lennox} have a heart , notwithstanding all this good - for - nothing way of talking . As a proof of it , [I]_{135-mr. lennox} believe [I]_{135-mr. lennox} love [you]_123-margaret more than ever — if [I]_{135-mr. lennox} do not hate [you]_123-margaret — for the disdain with which [you]_123-margaret have listened to [me]_{135-mr. lennox} during this last half - hour . Good - bye , [Margaret]_123-margaret — [Margaret]_123-margaret ! ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} CHAPTER IV . DOUBTS AND [DIFFICULTIES]_{169-difficulties} . “ Cast [me]_{170-habington} upon [some naked shore]_{5235-some naked shore} , Where [I]_{170-habington} may tracke Only the print of some sad wracke , If [thou]_5236-thou be there though the seas roare , [I]_{170-habington} shall no gentler calm implore . ”_{[170-habington]} [HABINGTON]_{170-habington} . [He]_{170-habington} was gone . [The house]_{460-the house} was shut up for the evening . No more deep blue skies or crimson and amber tints . [Margaret]_123-margaret went up to dress for the early tea , finding [Dixon]_186-dixon in a pretty temper from the interruption which [a visitor]_{802-a visitor} had naturally occasioned on a busy day . [She]_123-margaret showed it by brushing away viciously at [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s hair , under pretence of being in a great hurry to go to [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . Yet , after all , [Margaret]_123-margaret had to wait a long time in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} before [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} came down . [She]_123-margaret sat by [herself]_123-margaret at the fire , with unlighted candles on the table behind [her]_123-margaret , thinking over the day , the happy walk , happy sketching , cheerful pleasant dinner , and the uncomfortable , miserable walk in [the garden]_{723-the garden} . How different [men]_806-men were to [women]_807-women ! Here was [she]_123-margaret disturbed and unhappy , because [her]_123-margaret instinct had made anything but a refusal impossible ; while [he]_{170-habington} , not many minutes after [he]_{170-habington} had met with a rejection of what ought to have been the deepest , holiest proposal of [his]_{170-habington} life , could speak as if briefs , success , and all its superficial consequences of a good house , clever and agreeable society , were the sole avowed objects of [his]_{170-habington} desires . Oh dear ! how [she]_123-margaret could have loved [him]_{170-habington} if [he]_{170-habington} had but been different , with a difference which [she]_123-margaret felt , on reflection , to be one that went low — deep down . Then [she]_123-margaret took it into [her]_123-margaret head that , after all , [his]_{170-habington} lightness might be but assumed , to cover a bitterness of disappointment which would have been stamped on [her]_123-margaret own heart if [she]_123-margaret had loved and been rejected . [[Her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} came into [the room]_{567-the room} before this whirl of thoughts was adjusted into anything like order . [Margaret]_123-margaret had to shake off the recollections of what had been done and said through the day , and turn [a sympathising listener]_{810-a sympathising listener} to the account of how [Dixon]_186-dixon had complained that the ironing - blanket had been burnt again ; and how [Susan Lightfoot]_171-susan had been seen with artificial flowers in [her]_171-susan bonnet , thereby giving evidence of a vain and giddy character . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} sipped [his]_{134-mr. hale} tea in abstracted silence ; [Margaret]_123-margaret had the responses all to [herself]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret wondered how [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and [mother]_445-mother could be so forgetful , so regardless of [[their]_813-their companion]_{814-their companion} through the day , as never to mention [his]_{134-mr. hale} name . [She]_123-margaret forgot that [he]_{134-mr. hale} had not made [them]_813-their an offer . After tea [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} got up , and stood with [his]_{134-mr. hale} elbow on the chimney - piece , leaning [his]_{134-mr. hale} head on [his]_{134-mr. hale} hand , musing over something , and from time to time sighing deeply . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} went out to consult with [Dixon]_186-dixon about some winter clothing for [the poor]_{815-the poor} . [Margaret]_123-margaret was preparing [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s worsted work , and rather shrinking from the thought of the long evening , and wishing bed - time were come that [she]_123-margaret might go over the events of the day again . “ [Margaret]_123-margaret ! ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , at last , in a sort of sudden desperate way , that made [her]_123-margaret start . “ Is that tapestry thing of immediate consequence ? [I]_{134-mr. hale} mean , can [you]_123-margaret leave it and come into [[my]_{134-mr. hale} study]_{5237-my study} ? [I]_{134-mr. hale} want to speak to [you]_123-margaret about something very serious to [[us]_5238-us all]_{5239-us all} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Very serious to [[us]_5238-us all]_{5239-us all} . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} had never had the opportunity of having any private conversation with [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} after [her]_123-margaret refusal , or else that would indeed be a very serious affair . In the first place , [Margaret]_123-margaret felt guilty and ashamed of having grown so much into [a woman as to be thought of in marriage]_{818-a woman as to be thought of in marriage} ; and secondly , [she]_123-margaret did not know if [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} might not be displeased that [she]_123-margaret had taken upon [herself]_123-margaret to decline [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s proposal . But [she]_123-margaret soon felt it was not about anything , which having only lately and suddenly occurred , could have given rise to any complicated thoughts , that [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} wished to speak to [her]_123-margaret . [He]_{444-her father} made [her]_123-margaret take a chair by [him]_{444-her father} ; [he]_{444-her father} stirred the fire , snuffed the candles , and sighed once or twice before [he]_{444-her father} could make up [his]_{444-her father} mind to say — and it came out with a jerk after all—“Margaret ! [I]_{444-her father} am going to leave [Helstone]_8-helstone . ”_{[444-her father]} “ Leave [Helstone]_8-helstone , [papa]_528-papa ! But why ? ”_{[444-her father]} [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} did not answer for a minute or two . [He]_{444-her father} played with some papers on the table in a nervous and confused manner , opening [his]_{444-her father} lips to speak several times , but closing them again without having the courage to utter a word . [Margaret]_123-margaret could not bear the sight of the suspense , which was even more distressing to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} than to [herself]_123-margaret . “ But why , [dear papa]_{5242-dear papa} ? Do tell [me]_{444-her father} ! ”_{[444-her father]} [He]_{444-her father} looked up at [her]_123-margaret suddenly , and then said with a slow and enforced calmness , “ Because [I]_{444-her father} must no longer be [a minister in [the Church of [England]_9-england]_{19-the church of england}]_{5243-a minister in the church of england} . ”_{[444-her father]} [Margaret]_123-margaret had imagined nothing less than that some of the preferments which [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} had so much desired had befallen [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} at last — something that would force [him]_{444-her father} to leave [beautiful , beloved Helstone]_{824-beautiful , beloved helstone} , and perhaps compel [him]_{444-her father} to go and live in some of the stately and silent Closes which [Margaret]_123-margaret had seen from time to time in [Cathedral towns]_{825-cathedral towns} . They were grand and imposing places , but if , to go [there]_457-there , it was necessary to leave [Helstone]_8-helstone as [a home]_{827-a home} for ever , that would have been a sad , long , lingering pain . But nothing to the shock [she]_123-margaret received from [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s last speech . What could [he]_{444-her father} mean ? It was all the worse for being so mysterious . The aspect of piteous distress on [his]_{444-her father} face , almost imploring a merciful and kind judgment from [[his]_{444-her father} child]_{828-his child} , gave [her]_123-margaret a sudden sickening . Could [he]_{444-her father} have become implicated in anything [Frederick]_{159-frederick} had done ? [Frederick]_{159-frederick} was [an outlaw]_{829-an outlaw} . Had [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , out of a natural love for [[his]_{444-her father} son]_{831-his son} , connived at any — “ Oh ! what is it ? do speak , [papa]_528-papa ! tell [me]_{444-her father} all ! Why can [you]_528-papa no longer be [a clergyman]_{5134-a clergyman} ? Surely , if [the bishop]_{642-the bishop} were told all [we]_5247-we know about [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , and the hard unjust — ”_{[444-her father]} “ It is nothing about [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ; [the bishop]_{642-the bishop} would have nothing to do with that . It is all [myself]_832-i . [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_832-i will tell [you]_123-margaret about it . [I]_832-i will answer any questions this once , but after to - night let [us]_5247-we never speak of it again . [I]_832-i can meet the consequences of [my]_832-i painful , miserable doubts ; but it is an effort beyond [me]_832-i to speak of what has caused [me]_832-i so much suffering . ”_[832-i] “ Doubts , [papa]_528-papa ! Doubts as to religion ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret , more shocked than ever . “ No ! not doubts as to religion ; not the slightest injury to that . ”_[832-i] [He]_832-i paused . [Margaret]_123-margaret sighed , as if standing on the verge of some new horror . [He]_832-i began again , speaking rapidly , as if to get over a set task : “ [You]_123-margaret could not understand it all , if [I]_832-i told [you]_123-margaret — [my]_832-i anxiety , for years past , to know whether [I]_832-i had any right to hold [my]_832-i living — [my]_832-i efforts to quench [my]_832-i smouldering doubts by the authority of [the Church]_{5110-the church} . Oh ! [Margaret]_123-margaret , how [I]_832-i love [the holy Church from which [I]_832-i am to be shut out]_{5251-the holy church from which i am to be shut out} ! ”_[832-i] [He]_832-i could not go on for a moment or two . [Margaret]_123-margaret could not tell what to say ; it seemed to [her]_123-margaret as terribly mysterious as if [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} were about to turn [Mahometan]_{172-mahometan} . “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} have been reading to - day of [the two thousand who were ejected from [their]_{5252-the two thousand who were ejected from their churches,”—continued mr. hale , smiling faintly,—“trying to steal some of their bravery} churches,”—continued_{[134-mr. hale]} [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , smiling faintly,—“trying to steal some of [their]_{5252-the two thousand who were ejected from their churches,”—continued mr. hale , smiling faintly,—“trying to steal some of their bravery} bravery]_{5252-the two thousand who were ejected from their churches,”—continued mr. hale , smiling faintly,—“trying to steal some of their bravery} ; but it is of no use — no use — [I]_{134-mr. hale} can not help feeling it acutely . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ But , [papa]_528-papa , have [you]_528-papa well considered ? Oh ! it seems so terrible , so shocking , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , suddenly bursting into tears . [The one staid foundation of [[her]_123-margaret home]_{448-her home} , of [her]_123-margaret idea of [[her]_123-margaret beloved father]_{836-her beloved father}]_{834-the one staid foundation of her home , of her idea of her beloved father} , seemed reeling and rocking . What could [she]_123-margaret say ? What was to be done ? The sight of [her]_123-margaret distress made [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} nerve [himself]_{134-mr. hale} , in order to try and comfort [her]_123-margaret . [He]_{134-mr. hale} swallowed down the dry choking sobs which had been heaving up from [his]_{134-mr. hale} heart hitherto , and going to [his]_{134-mr. hale} bookcase [he]_{134-mr. hale} took down a volume , which [he]_{134-mr. hale} had often been reading lately , and from which [he]_{134-mr. hale} thought [he]_{134-mr. hale} had derived strength to enter upon the course in which [he]_{134-mr. hale} was now embarked . “ Listen , dear [Margaret]_123-margaret , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [he]_{134-mr. hale} , putting one arm round [her]_123-margaret waist . [She]_123-margaret took [his]_{134-mr. hale} hand in [hers]_123-margaret and grasped it tight , but [she]_123-margaret could not lift up [her]_123-margaret head ; nor indeed could [she]_123-margaret attend to what [he]_{134-mr. hale} read , so great was [her]_123-margaret internal agitation . “ This is the soliloquy of [one who was once [a clergyman in [a country parish]_{5256-a country parish} , like [me]_{134-mr. hale}]_{5255-a clergyman in a country parish , like me}]_{5254-one who was once a clergyman in a country parish , like me} ; it was written by [Mr. Oldfield]_{173-mr. oldfield} , [minister of [Carsington]_{20-carsington}]_{5257-minister of carsington} , in [Derbyshire]_{21-derbyshire} , a hundred and sixty years ago , or more . [His]_{173-mr. oldfield} trials are over . [He]_{173-mr. oldfield} fought the good fight . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} These last two sentences [he]_{134-mr. hale} spoke low , as if to [himself]_{134-mr. hale} . Then [he]_{134-mr. hale} read aloud , — “ When [thou]_5258-thy canst no longer continue in [thy]_5258-thy work without dishonour to [God]_174-god , discredit to religion , foregoing [thy]_5258-thy integrity , wounding conscience , spoiling [thy]_5258-thy peace , and hazarding the loss of [thy]_5258-thy salvation ; in a word , when the conditions upon which [thou]_5258-thy must continue ( if [thou]_5258-thy wilt continue ) in [thy]_5258-thy employments are sinful , and unwarranted by the word of [God]_174-god , [thou]_5258-thy mayest , yea , [thou]_5258-thy must believe that [God]_174-god will turn [thy]_5258-thy very silence , suspension , deprivation , and laying aside , to [His]_174-god glory , and the advancement of the Gospel ’s interest . When [God]_174-god will not use [thee]_5258-thy in one kind , yet [He]_174-god will in another . [A soul that desires to serve and honour Him]_{5259-a soul that desires to serve and honour him} shall never want opportunity to do it ; nor must [thou]_5258-thy so limit the Holy One of [Israel]_22-israel , as to think [He]_174-god hath but one way in which [He]_174-god can glorify [Himself]_174-god by [thee]_5258-thy . [He]_174-god can do it by [thy]_5258-thy silence as well as by [thy]_5258-thy preaching ; the laying aside as well as [thy]_5258-thy continuance in [thy]_5258-thy work . It is not pretence of doing [God]_174-god the greatest service , or performing the weightiest duty , that will excuse the least sin , though that sin capacitated or gave [us]_5260-us the opportunity for doing that duty . [Thou]_5258-thy wilt have little thanks , O [my]_{134-mr. hale} soul ! if , when [thou]_5258-thy art charged with corrupting [God]_174-god ’s worship , falsifying [thy]_5258-thy vows , [thou]_5258-thy pretendest a necessity for it in order to a continuance in the ministry . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} As [he]_837-i read this , and glanced at much more which [he]_837-i did not read , [he]_837-i gained resolution for [himself]_837-i , and felt as if [he]_837-i too could be brave and firm in doing what [he]_837-i believed to be right ; but as [he]_837-i ceased [he]_837-i heard [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s low convulsive sob ; and [his]_837-i courage sank down under the keen sense of suffering . “ [Margaret]_123-margaret , [dear]_5155-dear ! ”_[837-i] said [he]_837-i , drawing [her]_123-margaret closer , “ think of [the early martyrs]_{5262-the early martyrs} ; think of [the thousands who have suffered]_{5263-the thousands who have suffered} . ”_[837-i] “ But , [father]_5264-father , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , suddenly lifting up [her]_123-margaret flushed , tear - wet face , “ [the early martyrs]_{5262-the early martyrs} suffered for the truth , while [you]_5264-father — oh ! dear , [dear papa]_{5242-dear papa} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_837-i suffer for conscience ’ sake , [[my]_837-i child]_{5209-my child} , ”_[837-i] said [he]_837-i , with a dignity that was only tremulous from the acute sensitiveness of [his]_837-i character ; “ [I]_837-i must do what [my]_837-i conscience bids . [I]_837-i have borne long with self - reproach that would have roused any mind less torpid and cowardly than [mine]_837-i . ”_[837-i] [He]_837-i shook [his]_837-i head as [he]_837-i went on . “ [[Your]_{5209-my child} poor mother]_{5268-your poor mother} ’s fond wish , gratified at last in the mocking way in which over - fond wishes are too often fulfilled — Sodom apples as they are — has brought on this crisis , for which [I]_837-i ought to be , and [I]_837-i hope [I]_837-i am thankful . It is not a month since [the bishop]_{642-the bishop} offered [me]_837-i another living ; if [I]_837-i had accepted it , [I]_837-i should have had to make a fresh declaration of conformity to the Liturgy at [[my]_837-i institution]_{5270-my institution} . [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_837-i tried to do it ; [I]_837-i tried to content [myself]_837-i with simply refusing the additional preferment , and stopping quietly here,—strangling [my]_837-i conscience now , as [I]_837-i had strained it before . God forgive [me]_837-i ! ”_[837-i] [He]_837-i rose and walked up and down [the room]_{567-the room} , speaking low words of self - reproach and humiliation , of which [Margaret]_123-margaret was thankful to hear but few . At last [he]_837-i said , “ [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_837-i return to the old sad burden : [we]_5271-we must leave [Helstone]_8-helstone . ”_[837-i] “ Yes ! [I]_837-i see . But when ? ”_[837-i] “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} have written to [the bishop]_{642-the bishop} — [I]_{134-mr. hale} dare say [I]_{134-mr. hale} have told [you]_{134-mr. hale} so , but [I]_{134-mr. hale} forget things just now , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , collapsing into [his]_837-i depressed manner as soon as [he]_837-i came to talk of hard matter - of - fact details , “ informing [him]_{642-the bishop} of [my]_837-i intention to resign [this vicarage]_{5273-this vicarage} . [He]_{642-the bishop} has been most kind ; [he]_{642-the bishop} has used arguments and expostulations , all in vain — in vain . They are but what [I]_837-i have tried upon [myself]_837-i , without avail . [I]_837-i shall have to take [my]_837-i deed of resignation , and wait upon [the bishop]_{642-the bishop} [myself]_837-i , to bid [him]_{642-the bishop} farewell . That will be a trial . But worse , far worse , will be the parting from [[my]_837-i dear people]_{5275-my dear people} . There is [a curate appointed to read prayers]_{5276-a curate appointed to read prayers} — [a Mr. Brown]_{175-a mr. brown} . [He]_{175-a mr. brown} will come to stay with [us]_5277-us to - morrow . Next Sunday [I]_837-i preach [my]_837-i farewell sermon . ”_[837-i] Was it to be so sudden then ? thought [Margaret]_123-margaret ; and yet perhaps it was as well . [Lingering]_{176-lingering} would only add stings to the pain ; it was better to be stunned into numbness by hearing of all these arrangements , which seemed to be nearly completed before [she]_123-margaret had been told . “ What does [mamma]_5139-mamma say ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [she]_123-margaret , with a deep sigh . To [her]_123-margaret surprise , [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} began to walk about again before [he]_{444-her father} answered . At length [he]_{444-her father} stopped and replied : “ [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_{444-her father} am [a poor coward]_{5279-a poor coward} after all . [I]_{444-her father} can not bear to give pain . [I]_{444-her father} know so well [[your]_123-margaret mother]_{5280-your mother} ’s married life has not been all [she]_{5280-your mother} hoped — all [she]_{5280-your mother} had a right to expect — and this will be such a blow to [her]_{5280-your mother} , that [I]_{444-her father} have never had the heart , the power to tell [her]_{5280-your mother} . [She]_{5280-your mother} must be told though , now , ”_{[444-her father]} said [he]_{444-her father} , looking wistfully at [[his]_{444-her father} daughter]_{840-his daughter} . [Margaret]_123-margaret was almost overpowered with the idea that [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} knew nothing of it all , and yet the affair was so far advanced ! “ Yes , indeed [she]_{5280-your mother} must , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ Perhaps , after all , [she]_{5280-your mother} may not — Oh yes ! [she]_{5280-your mother} will , [she]_{5280-your mother} must be shocked”—as_{[123-margaret]} the force of the blow returned upon [herself]_123-margaret in trying to realise how another would take it . “ Where are [we]_842-we to go to ? ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret at last , struck with a fresh wonder as to [their]_842-we future plans , if plans indeed [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had . “ To [Milton - Northern]_{23-milton - northern} , ”_{[444-her father]} [he]_{444-her father} answered , with a dull indifference , for [he]_{444-her father} had perceived that , although [[his]_{444-her father} daughter]_{840-his daughter} ’s love had made [her]_123-margaret cling to [him]_{444-her father} , and for a moment strive to soothe [him]_{444-her father} with [her]_123-margaret love , yet the keenness of the pain was as fresh as ever in [her]_123-margaret mind . “ [Milton - Northern]_{23-milton - northern} ! [The manufacturing town in [Darkshire]_24-darkshire]_{5281-the manufacturing town in darkshire} ? ”_{[444-her father]} “ Yes , ”_{[444-her father]} said [he]_{444-her father} , in the same despondent , indifferent way . “ Why there , [papa]_528-papa ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [she]_123-margaret . “ Because there [I]_123-margaret can earn bread for [[my]_123-margaret family]_{5283-my family} . Because [I]_123-margaret know [no one there]_{5284-no one there} , and [no one]_{535-no one} knows [Helstone]_8-helstone , or can ever talk to [me]_123-margaret about it . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Bread for [[your]_{444-her father} family]_{5286-your family} ! [I]_123-margaret thought [you]_{444-her father} and [mamma]_5139-mamma had”—and_{[123-margaret]} then [she]_123-margaret stopped , checking [her]_123-margaret natural interest regarding [their]_845-their future life , as [she]_123-margaret saw the gathering gloom on [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s brow . But [he]_{444-her father} , with [his]_{444-her father} quick intuitive sympathy , read in [her]_123-margaret face , as in a mirror , the reflections of [his]_{444-her father} own moody depression , and turned it off with an effort . “ [You]_123-margaret shall be told all , [Margaret]_123-margaret . Only help [me]_{444-her father} to tell [[your]_123-margaret mother]_{5280-your mother} . [I]_{444-her father} think [I]_{444-her father} could do anything but that : the idea of [her]_{5280-your mother} distress turns [me]_{444-her father} sick with dread . If [I]_{444-her father} tell [you]_123-margaret all , perhaps [you]_123-margaret could break it to [her]_{5280-your mother} to - morrow . [I]_{444-her father} am going out for the day , to bid [farmer Dobson]_{177-farmer dobson} and [the poor people]_{5289-the poor people} on [Bracy Common]_{25-bracy common} good - bye . Would [you]_123-margaret dislike breaking it to [her]_{5280-your mother} very much , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ”_{[444-her father]} [Margaret]_123-margaret did dislike it , did shrink from it more than from anything [she]_123-margaret had ever had to do in [her]_123-margaret life before . [She]_123-margaret could not speak , all at once . [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} said , “ [You]_123-margaret dislike it very much do n’t [you]_123-margaret , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ”_{[444-her father]} Then [she]_123-margaret conquered [herself]_123-margaret , and said , with a bright strong look on [her]_123-margaret face : “ It is a painful thing , but it must be done , and [I]_123-margaret will do it as well as ever [I]_123-margaret can . [You]_123-margaret must have many painful things to do . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} shook [his]_{134-mr. hale} head despondingly : [he]_{134-mr. hale} pressed [her]_123-margaret hand in token of gratitude . [Margaret]_123-margaret was nearly upset again into a burst of crying . To turn [her]_123-margaret thoughts , [she]_123-margaret said : “ Now tell [me]_123-margaret , [papa]_528-papa , what [our]_5291-we plans are . [You]_528-papa and [mamma]_5139-mamma have some money , independent of the income from the living , have [you]_528-papa not ? [Aunt Shaw]_131-edith has , [I]_123-margaret know . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Yes . [I]_{134-mr. hale} suppose [we]_5291-we have about a hundred and twenty pounds a year of [our]_5291-we own . Seventy of that has always gone to [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , since [he]_{159-frederick} has been abroad . [I]_{134-mr. hale} do n’t know if [he]_{159-frederick} wants it all , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [he]_{134-mr. hale} continued in a hesitating manner . “ [He]_{159-frederick} must have some pay for serving with [the Spanish army]_{5293-the spanish army} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ [Frederick]_{159-frederick} must not suffer , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , decidedly ; “ in [a foreign country]_{5294-a foreign country} ; so unjustly treated by [his]_{159-frederick} own . A hundred is left . Could not [you]_123-margaret , and [I]_123-margaret , and [mamma]_163-mamma live on a hundred a year in [some very cheap — very quiet part of [England]_9-england]_{5295-some very cheap — very quiet part of england} ? Oh ! [I]_123-margaret think [we]_5291-we could . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ No ! ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “ That would not answer . [I]_{134-mr. hale} must do something ! [I]_{134-mr. hale} must make [myself]_{134-mr. hale} busy , to keep off morbid thoughts . Besides , in [a country parish]_{5256-a country parish} [I]_{134-mr. hale} should be so painfully reminded of [Helstone]_8-helstone , and [my]_{134-mr. hale} duties here . [I]_{134-mr. hale} could not bear it , [Margaret]_123-margaret . And a hundred a year would go a very little way , after the necessary wants of housekeeping are met , towards providing [[your]_123-margaret mother]_{5280-your mother} with all the comforts [she]_{5280-your mother} has been accustomed to , and ought to have . No : [we]_5291-we must go to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . That is settled . [I]_{134-mr. hale} can always decide better by [myself]_{134-mr. hale} , and not influenced by those whom [I]_{134-mr. hale} love , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [he]_{134-mr. hale} , as a half apology for having arranged so much before [he]_{134-mr. hale} had told [any one of [[his]_{134-mr. hale} family]_{849-his family} of [his]_{134-mr. hale} intentions]_{848-any one of his family of his intentions} . “ [I]_123-margaret can not stand objections . [They]_5298-they make [me]_123-margaret so undecided . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret resolved to keep silence . After all , what did it signify where [they]_850-they went , compared to the one terrible change ? [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} continued : “ A few months ago , when [my]_{134-mr. hale} misery of doubt became more than [I]_{134-mr. hale} could bear without speaking , [I]_{134-mr. hale} wrote to [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} — [you]_123-margaret remember [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ No ; [I]_{134-mr. hale} never saw [him]_{178-mr. bell} , [I]_{134-mr. hale} think . But [I]_{134-mr. hale} know who [he]_{178-mr. bell} is . [[Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s godfather]_{5299-frederick ’s godfather} — [[your]_123-margaret old tutor at [Oxford]_27-oxford]_{5300-your old tutor at oxford} , do n’t [you]_{134-mr. hale} mean ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Yes . [He]_{178-mr. bell} is [a Fellow of [Plymouth College]_{28-plymouth college} [there]_457-there]_{5301-a fellow of plymouth college there} . [He]_{178-mr. bell} is [a native of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} - [Northern]_29-northern]_{5303-a native of milton - northern} , [I]_{134-mr. hale} believe . At any rate [he]_{178-mr. bell} has property [there]_457-there , which has very much increased in value since [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} has become such [a large manufacturing town]_{5305-a large manufacturing town} . Well ; [I]_{134-mr. hale} had reason to suspect — to imagine — [I]_{134-mr. hale} had better say nothing about it , however . But [I]_{134-mr. hale} felt sure of sympathy from [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . [I]_{134-mr. hale} do n’t know that [he]_{178-mr. bell} gave [me]_{134-mr. hale} much strength . [He]_{178-mr. bell} has lived an easy life in [[his]_{178-mr. bell} college]_{5306-his college} all [his]_{178-mr. bell} days . But [he]_{178-mr. bell} has been as kind as can be . And it is owing to [him]_{178-mr. bell} [we]_5307-we are going to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ How ? ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ Why [he]_{178-mr. bell} has [tenants]_5308-tenants , and [houses]_5309-houses , and [mills]_5310-mills [there]_457-there ; so , though [he]_{178-mr. bell} dislikes [the place]_{657-the place} — too bustling for one of [his]_{178-mr. bell} habits — [he]_{178-mr. bell} is obliged to keep up some sort of connection ; and [he]_{178-mr. bell} tells [me]_123-margaret that [he]_{178-mr. bell} hears there is a good opening for [a private tutor]_{5313-a private tutor} [there]_457-there . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [A private tutor]_{5313-a private tutor} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , looking scornful : “ What in [the world]_{5098-the world} do [manufacturers]_{5317-manufacturers} want with the classics , or literature , or the accomplishments of [a gentleman]_{5318-a gentleman} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh , ”_{[444-her father]} said [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , “ some of [them]_{5317-manufacturers} really seem to be [fine fellows , conscious of [their]_{5319-fine fellows , conscious of their own deficiencies , which is more than many a man at oxford is} own deficiencies , which is more than [many a man at [Oxford]_27-oxford]_{5320-many a man at oxford} is]_{5319-fine fellows , conscious of their own deficiencies , which is more than many a man at oxford is} . [Some]_5321-some want resolutely to learn , though [they]_5321-some have come to [[man]_633-man ’s estate]_{5323-man ’s estate} . [Some]_5321-some want [[their]_5321-some children]_{5325-their children} to be better instructed than [they]_{5325-their children} [themselves]_{5325-their children} have been . At any rate , there is an opening , as [I]_{444-her father} have said , for [a private tutor]_{5313-a private tutor} . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} has recommended [me]_{444-her father} to [a Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [a tenant of [his]_{178-mr. bell}]_{5327-a tenant of his} , and [a very intelligent man]_{5328-a very intelligent man} , as far as [I]_{444-her father} can judge from [his]_{179-mr. thornton} letters . And in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_{444-her father} shall find a busy life , if not a happy one , and [people]_617-people and scenes so different that [I]_{444-her father} shall never be reminded of [Helstone]_8-helstone . ”_{[444-her father]} There was the secret motive , as [Margaret]_123-margaret knew from [her]_123-margaret own feelings . It would be different . Discordant as it was — with almost a detestation for all [she]_123-margaret had ever heard of [the North of [England]_9-england]_{852-the north of england} , [the manufacturers]_{853-the manufacturers} , [the people]_{854-the people} , [the wild and bleak country]_{855-the wild and bleak country} — there was this one recommendation — it would be different to [Helstone]_8-helstone , and could never remind [them]_856-them of [that beloved place]_{857-that beloved place} . “ When do [we]_5330-we go ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret , after a short silence . “ [I]_123-margaret do not know exactly . [I]_123-margaret wanted to talk it over with [you]_123-margaret . [You]_123-margaret see , [[your]_123-margaret mother]_{5280-your mother} knows nothing about it yet : but [I]_123-margaret think , in a fortnight;—after [my]_123-margaret deed of resignation is sent in , [I]_123-margaret shall have no right to remain . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret was almost stunned . “ In a fortnight ! ”_{[123-margaret]} “ No — no , not exactly to a day . Nothing is fixed , ”_{[444-her father]} said [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , with anxious hesitation , as [he]_{444-her father} noticed the filmy sorrow that came over [her]_123-margaret eyes , and the sudden change in [her]_123-margaret complexion . But [she]_123-margaret recovered [herself]_123-margaret immediately . “ Yes , [papa]_528-papa , it had better be fixed soon and decidedly , as [you]_{134-mr. hale} say . Only [mamma]_5139-mamma to know nothing about it ! It is that that is the great perplexity . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [Poor Maria]_{180-poor maria} ! ”_{[134-mr. hale]} replied [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} tenderly . “ Poor , [poor Maria]_{180-poor maria} ! Oh , if [I]_{134-mr. hale} were not married — if [I]_{134-mr. hale} were but [myself]_{134-mr. hale} in [the world]_{5098-the world} , how easy it would be ! As it is — [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_{134-mr. hale} dare not tell [her]_5139-mamma ! ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ No , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , sadly , “ [I]_123-margaret will do it . Give [me]_123-margaret till to - morrow evening to choose [my]_123-margaret time . Oh , [papa]_528-papa , ”_{[123-margaret]} cried [she]_123-margaret with sudden passionate entreaty , “ say — tell [me]_123-margaret it is a nightmare — a horrid dream — not the real waking truth ! [You]_528-papa can not mean that [you]_528-papa are really going to leave [the Church]_{5110-the church} — to give up [Helstone]_8-helstone — to be for ever separate from [me]_123-margaret , from [mamma]_5139-mamma — led away by some delusion — some temptation ! [You]_528-papa do not really mean it ! ”_{[123-margaret]} [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} sat in rigid stillness while [she]_123-margaret spoke . Then [he]_{134-mr. hale} looked [her]_123-margaret in the face , and said in a slow , hoarse , measured way—“I do mean it , [Margaret]_123-margaret . [You]_123-margaret must not deceive [yourself]_123-margaret in doubting the reality of [my]_{134-mr. hale} words — [my]_{134-mr. hale} fixed intention and resolve . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [He]_{134-mr. hale} looked at [her]_123-margaret in the same steady , stony manner , for some moments after [he]_{134-mr. hale} had done speaking . [She]_123-margaret , too , gazed back with pleading eyes before [she]_123-margaret would believe it was irrevocable . Then [she]_123-margaret arose and went , without another word or look , towards the door . As [her]_123-margaret fingers were on the handle [he]_{134-mr. hale} called [her]_123-margaret back . [He]_{134-mr. hale} was standing by the fireplace , shrunk and stooping ; but as [she]_123-margaret came near [he]_{134-mr. hale} drew [himself]_{134-mr. hale} up to [his]_{134-mr. hale} full height , and , placing [his]_{134-mr. hale} hands on [her]_123-margaret head , [he]_{134-mr. hale} said , solemnly : “ The blessing of [God]_174-god be upon [thee]_123-margaret , [[my]_{134-mr. hale} child]_{5209-my child} ! ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ And may [He]_{134-mr. hale} restore [you]_{134-mr. hale} to [[His]_{134-mr. hale} Church]_{5339-his church} , ”_{[123-margaret]} responded [she]_123-margaret , out of the fulness of [her]_123-margaret heart . The next moment [she]_123-margaret feared lest this answer to [his]_{134-mr. hale} blessing might be irreverent , wrong — might hurt [him]_{134-mr. hale} as coming from [[his]_{134-mr. hale} daughter]_{840-his daughter} , and [she]_123-margaret threw [her]_123-margaret arms round [his]_{134-mr. hale} neck . [He]_{134-mr. hale} held [her]_123-margaret to [him]_{134-mr. hale} for a minute or two . [She]_123-margaret heard [him]_{134-mr. hale} murmur to [himself]_{134-mr. hale} , “ [The martyrs and confessors]_{5340-the martyrs and confessors} had even more pain to bear — [I]_{134-mr. hale} will not shrink . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [They]_860-they were startled by hearing [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} inquiring for [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} daughter]_{480-her daughter} . [They]_860-they started asunder in the full consciousness of all that was before [them]_860-they . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} hurriedly said , “ Go , [Margaret]_123-margaret , go . [I]_{134-mr. hale} shall be out all to - morrow . Before night [you]_123-margaret will have told [[your]_123-margaret mother]_{5280-your mother} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Yes , ”_{[123-margaret]} [she]_123-margaret replied , and [she]_123-margaret returned to [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} in a stunned and dizzy state . CHAPTER V. DECISION . “ [I]_{863-a good listener} ask [Thee]_123-margaret for a thoughtful love , Through constant watching wise , To meet [the glad]_{5342-the glad} with joyful smiles , And to wipe the weeping eyes ; And a heart at leisure from itself To soothe and sympathise . ”_{[863-a good listener]} ANON . [Margaret]_123-margaret made [a good listener]_{863-a good listener} to all [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s little plans for adding some small comforts to [the lot of [the poorest parishioners]_{866-the poorest parishioners}]_{865-the lot of the poorest parishioners} . [She]_123-margaret could not help listening , though each new project was a stab to [her]_123-margaret heart . By the time the frost had set in , [they]_867-they should be far away from [Helstone]_8-helstone . [Old Simon]_{181-old simon} ’s rheumatism might be bad and [his]_{181-old simon} eyesight worse ; there would be [no one]_{535-no one} to go and read to [him]_{181-old simon} , and comfort [him]_{181-old simon} with little porringers of broth and good red flannel ; or if there was , it would be [a stranger]_{869-a stranger} , and [the old man]_{748-the old man} would watch in vain for [her]_123-margaret . [[Mary Domville]_{182-mary domville} ’s little crippled boy]_{871-mary domville ’s little crippled boy} would crawl in vain to the door and look for [her]_123-margaret coming through [the forest]_{499-the forest} . [These poor friends]_{873-these poor friends} would never understand why [she]_123-margaret had forsaken [them]_{873-these poor friends} ; and there were [many others besides]_{874-many others besides} . “ [Papa]_139-papa has always spent the income [he]_139-papa derived from [his]_139-papa living in [the parish]_{644-the parish} . [I]_123-margaret am , perhaps , encroaching upon the next dues , but the winter is likely to be severe , and [[our]_875-we poor people]_{5344-our poor people} must be helped . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh , [mamma]_5139-mamma , let [us]_875-we do all [we]_875-we can , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret eagerly , not seeing the prudential side of the question , only grasping at the idea that [they]_875-we were rendering such help for the last time ; “ [we]_875-we may not be here long . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Do [you]_123-margaret feel ill , [[my]_{142-mrs. hale} darling]_{5346-my darling} ? ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} asks [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , anxiously , misunderstanding [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s hint of the uncertainty of [their]_875-we stay at [Helstone]_8-helstone . “ [You]_123-margaret look pale and tired . It is this soft , damp , unhealthy air . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ No — no , [mamma]_5139-mamma , it is not that : it is delicious air . It smells of the freshest , purest fragrance , after the smokiness of [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} . But [I]_123-margaret am tired : it surely must be near bedtime . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Not far off — it is half - past nine . [You]_123-margaret had better go to bed at once , [dear]_5155-dear . Ask [Dixon]_186-dixon for some gruel . [I]_{142-mrs. hale} will come and see [you]_123-margaret as soon as [you]_123-margaret are in bed . [I]_{142-mrs. hale} am afraid [you]_123-margaret have taken cold ; or the bad air from some of [the stagnant ponds]_{5349-the stagnant ponds} — ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ Oh , [mamma]_5139-mamma , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , faintly smiling as [she]_123-margaret kissed [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} , “ [I]_123-margaret am quite well — don’t alarm [yourself]_5139-mamma about [me]_123-margaret ; [I]_123-margaret am only tired . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret went up [stairs]_877-stairs . To soothe [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s anxiety [she]_123-margaret submitted to a basin of gruel . [She]_123-margaret was lying languidly in bed when [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} came up to make some last inquiries and kiss [her]_123-margaret before going to [[her]_123-margaret own room]_{879-her own room} for the night . But the instant [she]_123-margaret heard [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s door locked , [she]_123-margaret sprang out of bed , and throwing [her]_123-margaret dressing - gown on , [she]_123-margaret began to pace up and down [the room]_{567-the room} , until the creaking of one of the boards reminded [her]_123-margaret that [she]_123-margaret must make no noise . [She]_123-margaret went and curled [herself]_123-margaret upon the window - seat in the small , deeply - recessed window . That morning when [she]_123-margaret had looked out , [her]_123-margaret heart had danced at seeing the bright clear lights on [the church tower]_{882-the church tower} , which foretold a fine and sunny day . This evening — sixteen hours at most had past by — [she]_123-margaret sat down , too full of sorrow to cry , but with a cold dull pain , which seemed to have pressed the youth and buoyancy out of [her]_123-margaret heart , never to return . [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s visit — [his]_{135-mr. lennox} offer — was like a dream , a thing beside [her]_123-margaret actual life . The hard reality was , that [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had so admitted tempting doubts into [his]_{444-her father} mind as to become [a schismatic]_{884-a schismatic} — [an outcast]_{885-an outcast} ; all the changes consequent upon this grouped themselves around that one great blighting fact . [She]_123-margaret looked out upon the dark - grey lines of [the church towers]_{886-the church towers} , square and straight in the centre of the view , cutting against the deep blue transparent depths beyond , into which [she]_123-margaret gazed , and felt that [she]_123-margaret might gaze for ever , seeing at every moment some farther distance , and yet no sign of [God]_174-god ! It seemed to [her]_123-margaret at the moment , as if [the earth]_{509-the earth} was more utterly desolate than if girt in by an iron dome , behind which there might be the ineffaceable peace and glory of [the Almighty]_{183-the almighty} : those never - ending depths of space , in [their]_888-their still serenity , were more mocking to [her]_123-margaret than any material bounds could be — shutting in the cries of [earth ’s sufferers , which now might ascend into that infinite splendour of vastness and be lost — lost for ever]_{889-earth ’s sufferers , which now might ascend into that infinite splendour of vastness and be lost — lost for ever} , before [they]_{889-earth ’s sufferers , which now might ascend into that infinite splendour of vastness and be lost — lost for ever} reached [His]_{135-mr. lennox} throne . In this mood [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} came in unheard . The moonlight was strong enough to let [him]_{444-her father} see [[his]_{444-her father} daughter]_{840-his daughter} in [her]_{840-his daughter} unusual place and attitude . [He]_{444-her father} came to [her]_123-margaret and touched [her]_123-margaret shoulder before [she]_123-margaret was aware that [he]_{444-her father} was there . “ [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_{444-her father} heard [you]_123-margaret were up . [I]_{444-her father} could not help coming in to ask [you]_123-margaret to pray with [me]_{444-her father} — to say [the Lord]_{5351-the lord} ’s Prayer ; that will do good to [both of [us]_{5352-both of us}]_{5352-both of us} . ”_{[444-her father]} [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} and [Margaret]_123-margaret knelt by the window - seat — [he]_{444-her father} looking up , [she]_123-margaret bowed down in humble shame . [God]_174-god was there , close around [them]_892-them , hearing [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s whispered words . [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} might be [a heretic]_{895-a heretic} ; but had not [she]_123-margaret , in [her]_123-margaret despairing doubts not five minutes before , shown [herself]_123-margaret [a far more utter sceptic]_{896-a far more utter sceptic} ? [She]_123-margaret spoke not a word , but stole to bed after [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had left [her]_123-margaret , like [a child]_{540-a child} ashamed of [its]_{540-a child} fault . If [the world]_{5098-the world} was full of perplexing problems [she]_123-margaret would trust , and only ask to see the one step needful for the hour . [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} — [his]_{135-mr. lennox} visit , [his]_{135-mr. lennox} proposal — the remembrance of which had been so rudely pushed aside by the subsequent events of the day — haunted [her]_123-margaret dreams that night . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} was climbing up some tree of fabulous height to reach the branch whereon was slung [her]_123-margaret bonnet : [he]_{135-mr. lennox} was falling and [she]_123-margaret was struggling to save [him]_{135-mr. lennox} , but held back by some invisible powerful hand . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} was dead . And yet , with a shifting of the scene , [she]_123-margaret was once more in [the Harley Street drawing - room]_{900-the harley street drawing - room} , talking to [him]_{135-mr. lennox} as of old , and still with a consciousness all the time that [she]_123-margaret had seen [him]_{135-mr. lennox} killed by that terrible fall . Miserable , unresting night ! Ill preparation for the coming day ! [She]_123-margaret awoke with a start , unrefreshed , and conscious of some reality worse even than [her]_123-margaret feverish dreams . It all came back upon [her]_123-margaret ; not merely the sorrow , but the terrible discord in the sorrow . Where , to what distance apart , had [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} wandered , led by doubts which were to [her]_123-margaret temptations of [the Evil One]_{184-the evil one} ? [She]_123-margaret longed to ask , and yet would not have heard for [all the world]_{902-all the world} . The fine crisp morning made [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} feel particularly well and happy at breakfast - time . [She]_123-margaret talked on , planning village kindness , unheeding the silence of [[her]_123-margaret husband]_{594-her husband} and the monosyllabic answers of [Margaret]_123-margaret . Before the things were cleared away , [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} got up ; [he]_{134-mr. hale} leaned one hand on the table , as if to support [himself]_{134-mr. hale} : “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} shall not be [home]_510-home till evening . [I]_{134-mr. hale} am going to [Bracy Common]_{25-bracy common} , and will ask [Farmer Dobson]_{177-farmer dobson} to give [me]_{134-mr. hale} something for dinner . [I]_{134-mr. hale} shall be back to tea at seven . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [He]_{134-mr. hale} did not look at either of [them]_905-them , but [Margaret]_123-margaret knew what [he]_{134-mr. hale} meant . By seven the announcement must be made to [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} would have delayed making it , but [Margaret]_123-margaret was of different stuff . [She]_123-margaret could not bear the impending weight on [her]_123-margaret mind all day long : better get the worst over ; the day would be too short to comfort [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} . But while [she]_123-margaret stood by the window , thinking how to begin , and waiting for [the servant]_{908-the servant} to have left [the room]_{567-the room} , [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} had gone up [stairs]_877-stairs to put on [her]_{469-her mother} things to go to [the school]_{654-the school} . [She]_123-margaret came down ready equipped , in a brisker mood than usual . “ [Mother]_445-mother , come round [the garden]_{723-the garden} with [me]_123-margaret this morning ; just one turn , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , putting [her]_123-margaret arm round [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s waist . [They]_913-they passed through the open window . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} spoke — said something — [Margaret]_123-margaret could not tell what . [Her]_123-margaret eye caught on a bee entering a deep - belled flower : when that bee flew forth with [his]_914-his spoil [she]_123-margaret would begin — that should be the sign . Out [he]_914-his came . “ [Mamma]_163-mamma ! [Papa]_139-papa is going to leave [Helstone]_8-helstone ! ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} [she]_{142-mrs. hale} blurted forth . “ [He]_139-papa ’s going to leave [the Church]_{5110-the church} , and live in [Milton - Northern]_{23-milton - northern} . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} There were the three hard facts hardly spoken . “ What makes [you]_{142-mrs. hale} say so ? ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} asked [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , in a surprised , incredulous voice . “ Who has been telling [you]_{142-mrs. hale} such nonsense ? ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ [Papa]_139-papa [himself]_139-papa , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , longing to say something gentle and consoling , but literally not knowing how . [They]_913-they were close to a garden - bench . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} sat down and began to cry . “ [I]_{142-mrs. hale} do n’t understand [you]_{142-mrs. hale} , ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} [she]_{142-mrs. hale} said . “ Either [you]_{142-mrs. hale} have made some great mistake , or [I]_{142-mrs. hale} do n’t quite understand [you]_{142-mrs. hale} . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ No , [mother]_445-mother , [I]_{142-mrs. hale} have made no mistake . [Papa]_139-papa has written to [the bishop]_{642-the bishop} , saying that [he]_139-papa has such doubts that [he]_139-papa can not conscientiously remain [a priest of [the Church of]_{30-the church of} [England]_5360-england]_{5359-a priest of the church of england} , and that [he]_139-papa must give up [Helstone]_8-helstone . [He]_139-papa has also consulted [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} — [[Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s godfather]_{5299-frederick ’s godfather} , [you]_123-margaret know , [mamma]_5139-mamma ; and it is arranged that [we]_5363-we go to live at [Milton - Northern]_{23-milton - northern} . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} looked up in [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s face all the time [she]_123-margaret was speaking these words : the shadow on [her]_123-margaret countenance told that [she]_123-margaret , at least , believed in the truth of what [she]_123-margaret said . “ [I]_{142-mrs. hale} do n’t think it can be true , ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , at length . “ [He]_{444-her father} would surely have told [me]_{142-mrs. hale} before it came to this . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} It came strongly upon [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s mind that [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ought to have been told : that whatever [her]_{469-her mother} faults of discontent and repining might have been , it was an error in [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} to have left [her]_{469-her mother} to learn [his]_{444-her father} change of opinion , and [his]_{444-her father} approaching change of life , from [[her]_{469-her mother} better - informed child]_{917-her better - informed child} . [Margaret]_123-margaret sat down by [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} , and took [her]_123-margaret unresisting head on [her]_123-margaret breast , bending [her]_123-margaret own soft cheeks down caressingly to touch [her]_123-margaret face . “ [Dear]_5155-dear , [darling]_5365-darling mamma ! [we]_5366-we were so afraid of giving [you]_5155-dear pain . [Papa]_139-papa felt so acutely — [you]_5155-dear know [you]_5155-dear are not strong , and there must have been such terrible suspense to go through . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ When did [he]_139-papa tell [you]_123-margaret , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ Yesterday , only yesterday , ”_{[123-margaret]} replied [Margaret]_123-margaret , detecting the jealousy which prompted the inquiry . “ Poor papa!”—trying_{[123-margaret]} to divert [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s thoughts into compassionate sympathy for all [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had gone through . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} raised [her]_{142-mrs. hale} head . “ What does [he]_139-papa mean by having doubts ? ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} [she]_{142-mrs. hale} asked . “ Surely , [he]_139-papa does not mean that [he]_139-papa thinks differently — that [he]_139-papa knows better than [the Church]_{5110-the church} . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} [Margaret]_123-margaret shook [her]_123-margaret head , and the tears came into [her]_123-margaret eyes , as [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} touched the bare nerve of [her]_{469-her mother} own regret . “ Ca n’t [the bishop]_{642-the bishop} set [him]_139-papa right ? ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} asked [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} half impatiently . “ [I]_123-margaret ’m afraid not , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ But [I]_123-margaret did not ask . [I]_123-margaret could not bear to hear what [he]_139-papa might answer . It is all settled at any rate . [He]_139-papa is going to leave [Helstone]_8-helstone in a fortnight . [I]_123-margaret am not sure if [he]_139-papa did not say [he]_139-papa had sent in [his]_139-papa deed of resignation . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ In a fortnight ! ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} exclaimed [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , “ [I]_{142-mrs. hale} do think this is very strange — not at all right . [I]_{142-mrs. hale} call it very unfeeling , ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} said [she]_{142-mrs. hale} , beginning to take relief in tears . “ [He]_139-papa has doubts [you]_{142-mrs. hale} say , and gives up [his]_139-papa living , and all without consulting [me]_{142-mrs. hale} . [I]_{142-mrs. hale} dare say , if [he]_139-papa had told [me]_{142-mrs. hale} [his]_139-papa doubts at the first [I]_{142-mrs. hale} could have nipped them in the bud . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} Mistaken as [Margaret]_123-margaret felt [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s conduct to have been , [she]_123-margaret could not bear to hear it blamed by [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} . [She]_123-margaret knew that [his]_{444-her father} very reserve had originated in a tenderness for [her]_123-margaret , which might be cowardly , but was not unfeeling . “ [I]_123-margaret almost hoped [you]_{142-mrs. hale} might be glad to leave [Helstone]_8-helstone , [mamma]_5139-mamma , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , after a pause . “ [You]_{142-mrs. hale} have never been well in this air , [you]_{142-mrs. hale} know . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [You]_{142-mrs. hale} ca n’t think the smoky air of [a manufacturing town]_{5370-a manufacturing town} , all chimneys and dirt like [Milton - Northern]_{23-milton - northern} , would be better than this air , which is pure and sweet , if it is too soft and relaxing . Fancy living in the middle of [factories]_{5371-factories} , and [factory people]_{5372-factory people} ! Though , of course , if [[your]_123-margaret father]_{5373-your father} leaves [the Church]_{5110-the church} , [we]_5375-we shall not be admitted into society anywhere . It will be such a disgrace to [us]_5375-we ! [Poor dear Sir John]_157-john ! It is well [he]_157-john is not alive to see what [[your]_123-margaret father]_{5373-your father} has come to ! Every day after dinner , when [I]_123-margaret was [a girl]_{5377-a girl} , living with [[your]_123-margaret Aunt]_{5122-your aunt} [Shaw]_131-edith , at [Beresford Court]_{32-beresford court} , [Sir John]_157-john used to give for [the first toast—‘Church and King]_{5379-the first toast—‘church and king} , and down with the Rump . ’ ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret was glad that [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s thoughts were turned away from the fact of [[her]_123-margaret husband]_{594-her husband} ’s silence to [her]_123-margaret on the point which must have been so near [his]_{594-her husband} heart . Next to the serious vital anxiety as to the nature of [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s doubts , this was the one circumstance of the case that gave [Margaret]_123-margaret the most pain . “ [You]_123-margaret know , [we]_5380-we have very little society here , [mamma]_5139-mamma . [The Gormans , who are [[our]_5380-we nearest neighbours]_{5383-our nearest neighbours} ( to call society — and [we]_5380-we hardly ever see [them]_{5382-the gormans , who are our nearest neighbours ( to call society — and we hardly ever see them )} )]_{5382-the gormans , who are our nearest neighbours ( to call society — and we hardly ever see them )} , have been in trade just as much as [these Milton - Northern people]_{5384-these milton - northern people} . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ Yes , ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} says [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , almost indignantly , “ but at any rate , [the Gormans]_{185-the gormans} made carriages for [half the gentlemen of [the county]_{5386-the county}]_{5385-half the gentlemen of the county} , and were brought into some kind of intercourse with [them]_{5382-the gormans , who are our nearest neighbours ( to call society — and we hardly ever see them )} ; but [these factory people]_{5387-these factory people} , who on earth wears cotton that can afford linen ? ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ Well , [mamma]_5139-mamma , [I]_{142-mrs. hale} give up [the cotton - spinners]_{5389-the cotton - spinners} ; [I]_{142-mrs. hale} am not standing up for [them]_{5389-the cotton - spinners} , any more than for [any other trades - people]_{5390-any other trades - people} . Only [we]_5380-we shall have little enough to do with [them]_{5389-the cotton - spinners} . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ Why on earth has [[your]_5139-mamma father]_{5373-your father} fixed on [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} - Northern to live in ? ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ Partly , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , sighing , “ because it is so very different from [Helstone]_8-helstone — partly because [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} says there is an opening there for [a private tutor]_{5313-a private tutor} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [Private tutor in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{5393-private tutor in milton} ! Why ca n’t [he]_{5373-your father} go to [Oxford]_27-oxford , and be [a tutor to [gentlemen]_{5395-gentlemen}]_{5394-a tutor to gentlemen} ? ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ [You]_123-margaret forget , [mamma]_5139-mamma ! [He]_{5373-your father} is leaving [the Church]_{5110-the church} on account of [his]_{5373-your father} opinions — [his]_{5373-your father} doubts would do [him]_{5373-your father} no good at [Oxford]_27-oxford . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} was silent for some time , quietly crying . At last [she]_{142-mrs. hale} said : — “ And the furniture — How in [the world]_{5098-the world} are [we]_5399-we to manage the removal ? [I]_{142-mrs. hale} never removed in [my]_{142-mrs. hale} life , and only a fortnight to think about it ! ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} [Margaret]_123-margaret was inexpressibly relieved to find that [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s anxiety and distress was lowered to this point , so insignificant to [herself]_123-margaret , and on which [she]_123-margaret could do so much to help . [She]_123-margaret planned and promised , and led [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} on to arrange fully as much as could be fixed before [they]_929-they knew somewhat more definitely what [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} intended to do . Throughout the day [Margaret]_123-margaret never left [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ; bending [her]_123-margaret whole soul to sympathise in all the various turns [her]_123-margaret feelings took ; towards evening especially , as [she]_123-margaret became more and more anxious that [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} should find a soothing welcome home awaiting [him]_{444-her father} , after [his]_{444-her father} return from [his]_{444-her father} day of fatigue and distress . [She]_123-margaret dwelt upon what [he]_{444-her father} must have borne in secret for long ; [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} only replied coldly that [he]_{444-her father} ought to have told [her]_{469-her mother} , and that then at any rate [he]_{444-her father} would have had [an adviser]_{933-an adviser} to give [him]_{444-her father} counsel ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret turned faint at heart when [she]_123-margaret heard [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s step in [the hall]_{935-the hall} . [She]_123-margaret dared not go to meet [him]_{444-her father} , and tell [him]_{444-her father} what [she]_123-margaret had done all day , for fear of [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s jealous annoyance . [She]_123-margaret heard [him]_{444-her father} linger , as if awaiting [her]_123-margaret , or some sign of [her]_123-margaret ; and [she]_123-margaret dared not stir ; [she]_123-margaret saw by [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s twitching lips , and changing colour , that [she]_123-margaret too was aware that [[her]_123-margaret husband]_{594-her husband} had returned . Presently [he]_{444-her father} opened [the room]_{567-the room} - door , and stood there uncertain whether to come in . [His]_{444-her father} face was gray and pale ; [he]_{444-her father} had a timid fearful look in [his]_{444-her father} eyes ; something almost pitiful to see in [a man]_{940-a man} ’s face ; but that look of despondent uncertainty , of mental and bodily languor , touched [[his]_{444-her father} wife]_{592-his wife} ’s heart . [She]_123-margaret went to [him]_{444-her father} , and threw [herself]_123-margaret on [his]_{444-her father} breast , crying out : — “ Oh ! [Richard]_{159-frederick} , [Richard]_{159-frederick} , [you]_{444-her father} should have told [me]_123-margaret sooner ! ”_{[123-margaret]} And then , in tears , [Margaret]_123-margaret left [her]_123-margaret , as [she]_123-margaret rushed up [stairs]_877-stairs to throw [herself]_123-margaret on [her]_123-margaret bed , and hide [her]_123-margaret face in the pillows to stifle the hysteric sobs that would force their way out at last , after the rigid self - control of the whole day . How long [she]_123-margaret lay thus [she]_123-margaret could not tell . [She]_123-margaret heard no noise , though [the housemaid]_{731-the housemaid} came in to arrange [the room]_{567-the room} . [The affrighted girl]_{945-the affrighted girl} stole out again on tip - toe , and went and told [Mrs. Dixon]_186-dixon that [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} was crying as if [her]_{187-miss hale} heart would break : [she]_{187-miss hale} was sure [she]_{187-miss hale} would make [herself]_{187-miss hale} deadly ill if [she]_{187-miss hale} went on at that rate . In consequence of this , [Margaret]_123-margaret felt [herself]_123-margaret touched , and started up into a sitting posture ; [she]_123-margaret saw [the accustomed room]_{946-the accustomed room} , the figure of [Dixon]_186-dixon in shadow , as [the latter]_{947-the latter} stood holding a candle a little behind [her]_123-margaret , for fear of the effect on [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ’s startled eyes , swollen and blinded as they were . “ Oh , [Dixon]_186-dixon ! [I]_123-margaret did not hear [you]_186-dixon come into [the room]_{567-the room} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , resuming [her]_123-margaret trembling self - restraint . “ Is it very late ? ”_{[123-margaret]} continued [she]_123-margaret , lifting [herself]_123-margaret languidly off the bed , yet letting [her]_123-margaret feet touch the ground without fairly standing down , as [she]_123-margaret shaded [her]_123-margaret wet ruffled hair off [her]_123-margaret face , and tried to look as though nothing were the matter ; as if [she]_123-margaret had been asleep . “ [I]_186-dixon can hardly tell what time it is , ”_[186-dixon] replied [Dixon]_186-dixon in an aggrieved tone of voice . “ Since [[your]_186-dixon mamma]_{5401-your mamma} told [me]_186-dixon this terrible news , when [I]_186-dixon dressed [her]_{5401-your mamma} for tea , [I]_186-dixon ’ve lost all count of time . [I]_186-dixon ’m sure [I]_186-dixon do n’t know what is to become of [us]_5402-us all . When [Charlotte]_{188-charlotte} told [me]_186-dixon just now [you]_186-dixon were sobbing , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , [I]_186-dixon thought , no wonder , poor thing ! And [master]_5403-master thinking of turning Dissenter at [his]_5403-master time of life , when , if it is not to be said [he]_5403-master ’s done well in [the Church]_{5110-the church} , [he]_5403-master ’s not done badly after all . [I]_186-dixon had [a cousin]_{5405-a cousin} , [miss]_5091-miss , who turned [Methodist preacher]_{5407-methodist preacher} after [he]_5403-master was fifty years of age , and [a tailor]_{5408-a tailor} all [his]_5403-master life ; but then [he]_5403-master had never been able to make a pair of trousers to fit , for as long as [he]_5403-master had been in the trade , so it was no wonder ; but for [master]_5403-master ! as [I]_186-dixon said to [missus]_5410-missus , ‘ What would [poor Sir John]_157-john have said ? [he]_157-john never liked [your]_5410-missus marrying [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , but if [he]_157-john could have known it would have come to this , [he]_157-john would have sworn worse oaths than ever , if that was possible ! ’ ”_[186-dixon] [Dixon]_186-dixon had been so much accustomed to comment upon [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s proceedings to [[her]_186-dixon mistress]_{948-her mistress} ( who listened to [her]_186-dixon , or not , as [she]_186-dixon was in the humour ) , that [she]_186-dixon never noticed [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s flashing eye and dilating nostril . To hear [[her]_186-dixon father]_{444-her father} talked of in this way by [a servant to [her]_186-dixon face]_{950-a servant to her face} ! “ [Dixon]_186-dixon , ”_{[123-margaret]} [she]_123-margaret said , in the low tone [she]_123-margaret always used when much excited , which had a sound in it as of some distant turmoil , or threatening storm breaking far away . “ [Dixon]_186-dixon ! [you]_186-dixon forget to whom [you]_186-dixon are speaking . ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret stood upright and firm on [her]_123-margaret feet now , confronting [the waiting - maid]_{951-the waiting - maid} , and fixing [her]_{951-the waiting - maid} with [her]_123-margaret steady discerning eye . “ [I]_186-dixon am [[Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s daughter]_{5411-mr. hale ’s daughter} . Go ! [You]_186-dixon have made a strange mistake , and one that [I]_186-dixon am sure [your]_186-dixon own good feeling will make [you]_186-dixon sorry for when [you]_186-dixon think about it . ”_[186-dixon] [Dixon]_186-dixon hung irresolutely about [the room]_{567-the room} for a minute or two . [Margaret]_123-margaret repeated , “ [You]_186-dixon may leave [me]_123-margaret , [Dixon]_186-dixon . [I]_123-margaret wish [you]_186-dixon to go . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Dixon]_186-dixon did not know whether to resent these decided words or to cry ; either course would have suited [[her]_186-dixon mistress]_{948-her mistress} : but as [she]_123-margaret said to [herself]_123-margaret , “ [Miss Margaret]_123-margaret has a touch of [the old gentleman]_{5179-the old gentleman} about [her]_123-margaret , as well as [poor Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} ; [I]_123-margaret wonder where [they]_5413-they get it from ? ”_{[123-margaret]} and [she]_123-margaret , who would have resented such words from [any one less haughty and determined in manner]_{954-any one less haughty and determined in manner} , was subdued enough to say , in a half humble , half injured tone : “ May n’t [I]_123-margaret unfasten [your]_123-margaret gown , [miss]_5091-miss , and do [your]_123-margaret hair ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ No ! not to - night , thank [you]_123-margaret . ”_{[123-margaret]} And [Margaret]_123-margaret gravely lighted [her]_123-margaret out of [the room]_{567-the room} , and bolted the door . From henceforth [Dixon]_186-dixon obeyed and admired [Margaret]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret said it was because [she]_123-margaret was so like [poor Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} ; but the truth was , that [Dixon]_186-dixon , as do [many others]_{956-many others} , liked to feel [herself]_186-dixon ruled by a powerful and decided nature . [Margaret]_123-margaret needed all [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s help in action , and silence in words ; for , for some time , [the latter]_{947-the latter} thought it [her]_{947-the latter} duty to show [her]_{947-the latter} sense of affront by saying as little as possible to [[her]_{947-the latter} young lady]_{708-her young lady} ; so the energy came out in doing rather than in speaking . A fortnight was a very short time to make arrangements for so serious a removal ; as [Dixon]_186-dixon said , “ Anyone but [a gentleman]_{5318-a gentleman} — indeed almost [any other gentleman]_{5416-any other gentleman} — ”_[186-dixon] but catching a look at [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s straight , stern brow just here , [she]_123-margaret coughed the remainder of the sentence away , and meekly took the horehound drop that [Margaret]_123-margaret offered [her]_123-margaret , to stop the “ little tickling at [my]_123-margaret chest , [miss]_5091-miss . ”_{[123-margaret]} But almost any one but [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} would have had practical knowledge enough to see , that in so short a time it would be difficult to fix on [any house in [Milton - Northern]_{23-milton - northern} , or indeed elsewhere , to which [they]_960-they could remove the furniture that had of necessity been taken out of [Helstone Vicarage]_{14-helstone vicarage}]_{959-any house in milton - northern , or indeed elsewhere , to which they could remove the furniture that had of necessity been taken out of helstone vicarage} . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , overpowered by all the troubles and necessities for immediate household decisions that seemed to come upon [her]_{142-mrs. hale} at once , became really ill , and [Margaret]_123-margaret almost felt it as a relief when [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} fairly took to [her]_{469-her mother} bed , and left the management of affairs to [her]_{469-her mother} . [Dixon]_186-dixon , true to [her]_186-dixon post of body - guard , attended most faithfully to [[her]_186-dixon mistress]_{948-her mistress} , and only emerged from [[Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s bedroom]_{963-mrs. hale ’s bedroom} to shake [her]_186-dixon head , and murmur to [herself]_186-dixon in a manner which [Margaret]_123-margaret did not choose to hear . For , the one thing clear and straight before [her]_186-dixon , was the necessity for leaving [Helstone]_8-helstone . [[Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s successor in the living]_{964-mr. hale ’s successor in the living} was appointed ; and , at any rate , after [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s decision , there must be no lingering now , for [his]_{134-mr. hale} sake , as well as from every other consideration . For [he]_{134-mr. hale} came [home]_510-home every evening more and more depressed , after the necessary leave - taking which [he]_{134-mr. hale} had resolved to have with [every individual parishioner]_{967-every individual parishioner} . [Margaret]_123-margaret , inexperienced as [she]_123-margaret was in all the necessary matter - of - fact business to be got through , did not know to whom to apply for advice . [The cook]_{968-the cook} and [Charlotte]_{188-charlotte} worked away with willing arms and stout hearts at all the moving and packing ; and as far as that went , [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s admirable sense enabled [her]_123-margaret to see what was best , and to direct how it should be done . But where were [they]_969-they to go to ? In a week [they]_969-they must be gone . Straight to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , or where ? So many arrangements depended on this precision that [Margaret]_123-margaret resolved to ask [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} one evening , in spite of [his]_{444-her father} evident fatigue and low spirits . [He]_{444-her father} answered : “ [[My]_{444-her father} dear]_{5418-my dear} ! [I]_{444-her father} have really had too much to think about to settle this . What does [[your]_123-margaret mother]_{5280-your mother} say ? What does [she]_{5280-your mother} wish ? [Poor Maria]_{180-poor maria} ! ”_{[444-her father]} [He]_{444-her father} met with an echo even louder than [his]_{444-her father} sigh . [Dixon]_186-dixon had just come into [the room]_{567-the room} for another cup of tea for [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , and catching [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s last words , and protected by [his]_{444-her father} presence from [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s upbraiding eyes , made bold to say , “ [[My]_{134-mr. hale} poor mistress]_{5420-my poor mistress} ! ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ [You]_{134-mr. hale} do n’t think [her]_{5420-my poor mistress} worse to - day , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , turning hastily . “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} am sure [I]_{134-mr. hale} ca n’t say , [sir]_5140-sir . It ’s not for [me]_{134-mr. hale} to judge . The illness seems so much more on the mind than on the body . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} looked infinitely distressed . “ [You]_{134-mr. hale} had better take [mamma]_5139-mamma [her]_{5420-my poor mistress} tea while it is hot , [Dixon]_186-dixon , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , in a tone of quiet authority . “ Oh ! [I]_123-margaret beg [your]_186-dixon pardon , [Miss]_5423-miss ! [My]_123-margaret thoughts was otherwise occupied in thinking of [my]_123-margaret poor — — of [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [Papa]_139-papa ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “ it is this suspense that is bad for [you]_139-papa both . Of course , [mamma]_5139-mamma must feel [your]_139-papa change of opinions : [we]_5425-we ca n’t help that , ”_{[123-margaret]} [she]_123-margaret continued softly ; “ but now the course is clear , at least to a certain point . And [I]_123-margaret think , [papa]_528-papa , that [I]_123-margaret could get [mamma]_5139-mamma to help [me]_123-margaret in planning , if [you]_972-you could tell [me]_123-margaret what to plan for . [She]_5139-mamma has never expressed any wish in any way , and only thinks of what ca n’t be helped . Are [we]_5425-we to go straight to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ? Have [you]_972-you taken [a house]_{5428-a house} [there]_457-there ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ No , ”_[972-you] [he]_972-you replied , “ [I]_972-you suppose [we]_5425-we must go into [lodgings]_{5430-lodgings} , and look about for [a house]_{5428-a house} . ”_[972-you] “ And pack up the furniture so that it can be left at [the railway station]_{5432-the railway station} , till [we]_5425-we have met with [one]_5094-one ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_972-you suppose so . Do what [you]_972-you think best . Only remember , [we]_5425-we shall have much less money to spend . ”_[972-you] [They]_973-they had never had much superfluity , as [Margaret]_123-margaret knew . [She]_123-margaret felt that it was a great weight suddenly thrown upon [her]_123-margaret shoulders . Four months ago , all the decisions [she]_123-margaret needed to make were what dress [she]_123-margaret would wear for dinner , and to help [Edith]_131-edith to draw out the lists of who should take down whom in the dinner parties at [home]_510-home . Nor was [the household in which [she]_123-margaret lived one that called for much decision]_{975-the household in which she lived one that called for much decision} . Except in the one grand case of [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} ’s offer , everything went on with the regularity of clockwork . Once a year , there was a long discussion between [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} and [Edith]_131-edith as to whether [they]_973-they should go to [the Isle of Wight]_{33-the isle of wight} , abroad , or to [Scotland]_3-scotland ; but at such times [Margaret]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret was secure of drifting , without any exertion of [her]_123-margaret own , into [the quiet harbour of [home]_510-home]_{977-the quiet harbour of home} . Now , since that day when [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} came , and startled [her]_123-margaret into a decision , every day brought some question , momentous to [her]_123-margaret , and to those whom [she]_123-margaret loved , to be settled . [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} went up after tea to sit with [[his]_{444-her father} wife]_{592-his wife} . [Margaret]_123-margaret remained alone in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} . Suddenly [she]_123-margaret took a candle and went into [[[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s study]_{983-her father ’s study} for a great atlas , and lugging it back into [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} , [she]_123-margaret began to pore over the map of [England]_9-england . [She]_123-margaret was ready to look up brightly when [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} came down [stairs]_877-stairs . “ [I]_123-margaret have hit upon such a beautiful plan . Look here — in [Darkshire]_24-darkshire , hardly the breadth of [my]_123-margaret finger from [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , is [Heston]_34-heston , which [I]_123-margaret have often heard of from [people living in [the north]_{5435-the north}]_{5434-people living in the north} as such a pleasant little bathing - place . Now , do n’t [you]_{444-her father} think [we]_5436-we could get [mamma]_5139-mamma [there]_457-there with [Dixon]_186-dixon , while [you]_{444-her father} and [I]_123-margaret go and look at [houses]_5309-houses , and get one all ready for [her]_5139-mamma in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ? [She]_5139-mamma would get a breath of sea air to set [her]_5139-mamma up for the winter , and be spared all the fatigue , and [Dixon]_186-dixon would enjoy taking care of [her]_5139-mamma . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Is [Dixon]_186-dixon to go with [us]_5436-we ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} asked [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , in a kind of helpless dismay . “ Oh , yes ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ [Dixon]_186-dixon quite intends it , and [I]_123-margaret do n’t know what [mamma]_5139-mamma would do without [her]_5139-mamma . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But [we]_5436-we shall have to put up with a very different way of living , [I]_123-margaret am afraid . Everything is so much dearer in [a town]_{5107-a town} . [I]_123-margaret doubt if [Dixon]_186-dixon can make [herself]_186-dixon comfortable . To tell [you]_123-margaret the truth , [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_123-margaret sometimes feel as if [that woman]_{5442-that woman} gave [herself]_{5442-that woman} airs . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ To be sure [she]_{5442-that woman} does , [papa]_528-papa , ”_{[123-margaret]} replied [Margaret]_123-margaret ; “ and if [she]_{5442-that woman} has to put up with a different style of living , [we]_5436-we shall have to put up with [her]_{5442-that woman} airs , which will be worse . But [she]_{5442-that woman} really loves [us]_5436-we all , and would be miserable to leave [us]_5436-we , [I]_123-margaret am sure — especially in this change ; so , for [mamma]_5139-mamma ’s sake , and for the sake of [her]_{5442-that woman} faithfulness , [I]_123-margaret do think [she]_{5442-that woman} must go . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Very well , [[my]_123-margaret dear]_{5418-my dear} . Go on . [I]_123-margaret am resigned . How far is [Heston]_34-heston from [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ? The breadth of one of [your]_{5418-my dear} fingers does not give [me]_123-margaret a very clear idea of distance . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Well , then , [I]_123-margaret suppose it is thirty miles ; that is not much ! ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Not in distance , but in—. Never mind ! If [you]_{5418-my dear} really think it will do [[your]_{5418-my dear} mother]_{5280-your mother} good , let it be fixed so . ”_{[123-margaret]} This was a great step . Now [Margaret]_123-margaret could work , and act , and plan in good earnest . And now [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} could rouse [herself]_{142-mrs. hale} from [her]_{142-mrs. hale} languor , and forget [her]_{142-mrs. hale} real suffering in thinking of the pleasure and the delight of going to [the sea - side]_{987-the sea - side} . [Her]_{142-mrs. hale} only regret was that [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} could not be with [her]_{142-mrs. hale} all the fortnight [she]_{142-mrs. hale} was to be [there]_457-there , as [he]_{134-mr. hale} had been for a whole fortnight once , when [they]_989-they were engaged , and [she]_{142-mrs. hale} was staying with [Sir John]_157-john and [Lady Beresford]_{156-lady beresford} at [Torquay]_35-torquay . CHAPTER VI . FAREWELL . “ Unwatch’d [the garden bough]_{5447-the garden bough} shall sway , The tender blossom flutter down , Unloved that beech will gather brown , The maple burn itself away ; Unloved , the sun - flower , shining fair , Ray round with flames [her]_{142-mrs. hale} disk of seed , And many a rose - carnation feed With summer spice the humming air ; * * * * * Till from [the garden]_{723-the garden} and the wild A fresh association blow And year by year the landscape grow Familiar to [[the stranger]_{5449-the stranger} ’s child]_{5450-the stranger ’s child} ; As year by year [the labourer]_{5451-the labourer} tills [His]_{5451-the labourer} wonted glebe , or lops the glades ; And year by year [our]_5452-our memory fades From all the circle of [the hills]_{5453-the hills} . ”_{[138-tennyson]} [TENNYSON]_138-tennyson . The last day came ; [the house]_{460-the house} was full of packing - cases , which were being carted off at the front door , to [the nearest railway station]_{991-the nearest railway station} . Even [the pretty lawn at the side of [the house]_{460-the house}]_{992-the pretty lawn at the side of the house} , was made unsightly and untidy by the straw that had been wafted upon it through the open door and windows . [The rooms]_{994-the rooms} had a strange echoing sound in them,—and the light came harshly and strongly in through the uncurtained windows,—seeming already unfamiliar and strange . [[Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s dressing - room]_{995-mrs. hale ’s dressing - room} was left untouched to the last ; and there [she]_{142-mrs. hale} and [Dixon]_186-dixon were packing up clothes , and interrupting [each other]_{751-each other} every now and then to exclaim at , and turn over with fond regard , some forgotten treasure , in the shape of some relic of [the children]_{682-the children} while [they]_{682-the children} were yet little . [They]_{682-the children} did not make much progress with [their]_{682-the children} work . [Down - stairs]_{998-down - stairs} , [Margaret]_123-margaret stood calm and collected , ready to counsel or advise [the men who had been called in to help [the cook]_{968-the cook} and [Charlotte]_{188-charlotte}]_{999-the men who had been called in to help the cook and charlotte} . [These two]_{1001-these two} last , crying between whiles , wondered how [the young lady]_{1002-the young lady} could keep up so this last day , and settled it between [them]_{682-the children} that [she]_{1002-the young lady} was not likely to care much for [Helstone]_8-helstone , having been so long in [London]_6-london . There [she]_{1002-the young lady} stood , very pale and quiet , with [her]_{1002-the young lady} large grave eyes observing everything — up to every present circumstance however small . [They]_{682-the children} could not understand how [her]_{1002-the young lady} heart was aching all the time , with a heavy pressure that no sighs could lift off or relieve , and how constant exertion for [her]_{1002-the young lady} perceptive faculties was the only way to keep [herself]_{1002-the young lady} from crying out with pain . Moreover , if [she]_{1002-the young lady} gave way , who was to act ? [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} was examining papers , books , registers , what not , in [the vestry]_{1004-the vestry} with [the clerk]_{1005-the clerk} ; and when [he]_{444-her father} came in , there were [his]_{444-her father} own books to pack up , which [no one but [himself]_{444-her father}]_{1006-no one but himself} could do to [his]_{444-her father} satisfaction . Besides , was [Margaret]_123-margaret one to give way before [strange men]_{1007-strange men} , or even [household friends]_{1008-household friends} like [the cook]_{968-the cook} and [Charlotte]_{188-charlotte} ? Not [she]_123-margaret ! But at last [the four packers]_{1010-the four packers} went into [the kitchen]_{1011-the kitchen} to [their]_{1010-the four packers} tea ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret moved stiffly and slowly away from [the place in [the hall]_{935-the hall} where [she]_123-margaret had been standing so long , out through [the bare echoing drawing - room]_{1014-the bare echoing drawing - room}]_{1012-the place in the hall where she had been standing so long , out through the bare echoing drawing - room} , into the twilight of an early November evening . There was a filmy veil of soft dull mist obscuring , but not hiding , all objects , giving them a lilac hue , for the sun had not yet fully set ; a robin was singing,—perhaps , [Margaret]_123-margaret thought , the very robin that [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had so often talked of as [his]_{444-her father} winter pet , and for which [he]_{444-her father} had made , with [his]_{444-her father} own hands , a kind of robin - house by [[his]_{444-her father} study]_{719-his study} - window . The leaves were more gorgeous than ever ; the first touch of frost would lay them all low on the ground . Already one or two kept constantly floating down , amber and golden in the low slanting sun - rays . [Margaret]_123-margaret went along the walk under the pear - tree wall . [She]_123-margaret had never been along [it]_1017-it since [she]_123-margaret paced [it]_1017-it at [Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s side . Here , at this bed of thyme , [he]_{444-her father} began to speak of what [she]_123-margaret must not think of now . [Her]_123-margaret eyes were on that late - blowing rose as [she]_123-margaret was trying to answer ; and [she]_123-margaret had caught the idea of the vivid beauty of the feathery leaves of the carrots in the very middle of [his]_{444-her father} last sentence . Only a fortnight ago ! And all so changed ! Where was [he]_{444-her father} now ? In [London,—going]_{36-london,—going} through [the old round]_{1018-the old round} ; dining with [the old Harley Street set]_{1019-the old harley street set} , or with [gayer young friends of [his]_{444-her father} own]_{1020-gayer young friends of his own} . Even now , while [she]_123-margaret walked sadly through [that damp and drear garden]_{1021-that damp and drear garden} in the dusk , with everything falling and fading , and turning to decay around [her]_123-margaret , [he]_{444-her father} might be gladly putting away [his]_{444-her father} law - books after a day of satisfactory toil , and freshening [himself]_{444-her father} up , as [he]_{444-her father} had told [her]_123-margaret [he]_{444-her father} often did , by a run in [the Temple Gardens]_{1022-the temple gardens} , taking in the while the grand inarticulate mighty roar of [tens of thousands of busy men , nigh at hand , but not seen , and catching ever , at]_{1023-tens of thousands of busy men , nigh at hand , but not seen , and catching ever , at} [his]_{444-her father} quick turns , glimpses of the lights of [the city]_{1024-the city} coming up out of [the depths of [the river]_{1026-the river}]_{1025-the depths of the river} . [He]_{444-her father} had often spoken to [Margaret]_123-margaret of these hasty walks , snatched in the intervals between study and dinner . At [his]_{444-her father} best times and in [his]_{444-her father} best moods had [he]_{444-her father} spoken of them ; and the thought of them had struck upon [her]_123-margaret fancy . Here there was no sound . The robin had gone away into the vast stillness of night . Now and then , a cottage door in the distance was opened and shut , as if to admit [the tired labourer]_{1027-the tired labourer} to [[his]_{1027-the tired labourer} home]_{1028-his home} ; but that sounded very far away . A stealthy , creeping , cranching sound among the crisp fallen leaves of [the forest]_{499-the forest} , beyond [the garden]_{723-the garden} , seemed almost close at hand . [Margaret]_123-margaret knew it was [some poacher]_{1031-some poacher} . Sitting up in [[her]_123-margaret bedroom]_{1032-her bedroom} this past autumn , with the light of [her]_123-margaret candle extinguished , and purely revelling in the solemn beauty of [the heavens]_{1033-the heavens} and [the earth]_{509-the earth} , [she]_123-margaret had many a time seen the light noiseless leap of [the poachers]_{1035-the poachers} over [the garden]_{723-the garden} - fence , [their]_{1035-the poachers} quick tramp across [the dewy moonlit lawn]_{1037-the dewy moonlit lawn} , [their]_{1035-the poachers} disappearance in the black still shadow beyond . The wild adventurous freedom of [their]_{1035-the poachers} life had taken [her]_123-margaret fancy ; [she]_123-margaret felt inclined to wish [them]_{1035-the poachers} success ; [she]_123-margaret had no fear of [them]_{1035-the poachers} . But to - night [she]_123-margaret was afraid , [she]_123-margaret knew not why . [She]_123-margaret heard [Charlotte]_{188-charlotte} shutting the windows , and fastening up for the night , unconscious that [any one]_{483-any one} had gone out into [the garden]_{723-the garden} . A small branch — it might be of rotten wood , or it might be broken by force — came heavily down in [the nearest part of [the forest]_{499-the forest}]_{1040-the nearest part of the forest} ; [Margaret]_123-margaret ran , swift as [Camilla]_190-camilla , down to the window , and rapped at it with a hurried tremulousness which startled [Charlotte]_{188-charlotte} within . “ Let [me]_123-margaret in ! Let [me]_123-margaret in ! It is only [me]_123-margaret , [Charlotte]_{188-charlotte} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} [Her]_123-margaret heart did not still its fluttering till [she]_123-margaret was safe in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} , with the windows fastened and bolted , and the familiar walls hemming [her]_123-margaret round , and shutting [her]_123-margaret in . [She]_123-margaret had sate down upon a packing - case ; cheerless , chill was [the dreary and dismantled room]_{1043-the dreary and dismantled room} — no fire , nor other light , but [Charlotte]_{188-charlotte} ’s long unsnuffed candle . [Charlotte]_{188-charlotte} looked at [Margaret]_123-margaret with surprise ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret , feeling it rather than seeing it , rose up . “ [I]_123-margaret was afraid [you]_{188-charlotte} were shutting [me]_123-margaret out altogether , [Charlotte]_{188-charlotte} , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , half - smiling . “ And then [you]_{188-charlotte} would never have heard [me]_123-margaret in [the kitchen]_{1011-the kitchen} , and the doors into [the lane]_{725-the lane} and [churchyard]_{5456-churchyard} are locked long ago . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh , [miss]_5091-miss , [I]_123-margaret should have been sure to have missed [you]_5091-miss soon . [The men]_{5458-the men} would have wanted [you]_5091-miss to tell [them]_{5458-the men} how to go on . And [I]_123-margaret have put tea in [[master]_5403-master ’s study]_{5460-master ’s study} , as being [the most comfortable room]_{5461-the most comfortable room} , so to speak . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Thank [you]_5091-miss , [Charlotte]_{188-charlotte} . [You]_{188-charlotte} are [a kind girl]_{5462-a kind girl} . [I]_123-margaret shall be sorry to leave [you]_{188-charlotte} . [You]_{188-charlotte} must try and write to [me]_123-margaret , if [I]_123-margaret can ever give [you]_{188-charlotte} any little help or good advice . [I]_123-margaret shall always be glad to get a letter from [Helstone]_8-helstone , [you]_{188-charlotte} know . [I]_123-margaret shall be sure and send [you]_{188-charlotte} [my]_123-margaret address when [I]_123-margaret know it . ”_{[123-margaret]} [The study]_{5186-the study} was all ready for tea . There was a good blazing fire , and unlighted candles on the table . [Margaret]_123-margaret sat down on the rug , partly to warm [herself]_123-margaret , for the dampness of the evening hung about [her]_123-margaret dress , and over - fatigue had made [her]_123-margaret chilly . [She]_123-margaret kept [herself]_123-margaret balanced by clasping [her]_123-margaret hands together round [her]_123-margaret knees ; [her]_123-margaret head dropped a little towards [her]_123-margaret chest ; the attitude was one of despondency , whatever [her]_123-margaret frame of mind might be . But when [she]_123-margaret heard [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s step on the gravel outside , [she]_123-margaret started up , and hastily shaking [her]_123-margaret heavy black hair back , and wiping a few tears away that had come on [her]_123-margaret cheeks [she]_123-margaret knew not how , [she]_123-margaret went out to open the door for [him]_{444-her father} . [He]_{444-her father} showed far more depression than [she]_123-margaret did . [She]_123-margaret could hardly get [him]_{444-her father} to talk , although [she]_123-margaret tried to speak on subjects that would interest [him]_{444-her father} , at the cost of an effort every time which [she]_123-margaret thought would be [her]_123-margaret last . “ Have [you]_{444-her father} been a very long walk to - day ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [she]_123-margaret , on seeing [his]_{444-her father} refusal to touch food of any kind . “ As far as [Fordham Beeches]_{191-fordham beeches} . [I]_123-margaret went to see [Widow Maltby]_{192-widow maltby} ; [she]_{192-widow maltby} is sadly grieved at not having wished [you]_{444-her father} good - bye . [She]_{192-widow maltby} says [little Susan]_171-susan has kept watch down [the lane]_{725-the lane} for days past.—Nay , [Margaret]_123-margaret , what is the matter , [dear]_5155-dear ? ”_{[123-margaret]} The thought of [the little child]_{1046-the little child} watching for [her]_123-margaret , and continually disappointed — from no forgetfulness on [her]_123-margaret part , but from sheer inability to leave [home]_510-home — was the last drop in poor [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s cup , and [she]_123-margaret was sobbing away as if [her]_123-margaret heart would break . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was distressingly perplexed . [He]_{134-mr. hale} rose , and walked nervously up and down [the room]_{567-the room} . [Margaret]_123-margaret tried to check [herself]_123-margaret , but would not speak until [she]_123-margaret could do so with firmness . [She]_123-margaret heard [him]_{134-mr. hale} talking , as if to [himself]_{134-mr. hale} . “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} can not bear it . [I]_{134-mr. hale} can not bear to see the sufferings of [others]_715-others . [I]_{134-mr. hale} think [I]_{134-mr. hale} could go through [my]_{134-mr. hale} own with patience . Oh , is there no going back ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ No , [father]_5264-father , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , looking straight at [him]_{134-mr. hale} , and speaking low and steadily . “ It is bad to believe [you]_{134-mr. hale} in error . It would be infinitely worse to have known [you]_{134-mr. hale} [a hypocrite]_{5467-a hypocrite} . ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret dropped [her]_123-margaret voice at the last few words , as if entertaining the idea of hypocrisy for a moment in connection with [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} savoured of irreverence . “ Besides , ”_{[123-margaret]} [she]_123-margaret went on , “ it is only that [I]_123-margaret am tired to - night ; do n’t think that [I]_123-margaret am suffering from what [you]_{134-mr. hale} have done , [dear papa]_{5242-dear papa} . [We]_5469-we ca n’t either of [us]_5469-we talk about it to - night , [I]_123-margaret believe , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , finding that tears and sobs would come in spite of [herself]_123-margaret . “ [I]_123-margaret had better go and take [mamma]_5139-mamma up this cup of tea . [She]_5139-mamma had [hers]_5139-mamma very early , when [I]_123-margaret was too busy to go to [her]_5139-mamma , and [I]_123-margaret am sure [she]_5139-mamma will be glad of another now . ”_{[123-margaret]} Railroad time inexorably wrenched [them]_1050-they away from [lovely , beloved Helstone]_{1051-lovely , beloved helstone} , the next morning . [They]_1050-they were gone ; [they]_1050-they had seen [the last of [the long low parsonage home]_{1053-the long low parsonage home}]_{1052-the last of the long low parsonage home} , half - covered with China - roses and pyracanthus — more homelike than ever in the morning sun that glittered on [its]_{1053-the long low parsonage home} windows , each belonging to [some well - loved room]_{1054-some well - loved room} . Almost before [they]_1050-they had settled [themselves]_1050-they into [the car]_{1055-the car} , sent from [Southampton]_{12-southampton} to fetch [them]_1050-they to [the station]_{1056-the station} , [they]_1050-they were gone away to return no more . A sting at [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s heart made [her]_123-margaret strive to look out to catch the last glimpse of [the old church tower]_{1057-the old church tower} at the turn where [she]_123-margaret knew it might be seen above a wave of [the forest trees]_{622-the forest trees} ; but [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} remembered this too , and [she]_123-margaret silently acknowledged [his]_{444-her father} greater right to the one window from which it could be seen . [She]_123-margaret leant back and shut [her]_123-margaret eyes , and the tears welled forth , and hung glittering for an instant on the shadowing eyelashes before rolling slowly down [her]_123-margaret cheeks , and dropping , unheeded , on [her]_123-margaret dress . [They]_1050-they were to stop in [London]_6-london all night at [some quiet hotel]_{1060-some quiet hotel} . [Poor Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} had cried in [her]_{142-mrs. hale} way nearly all day long ; and [Dixon]_186-dixon showed [her]_186-dixon sorrow by extreme crossness , and a continual irritable attempt to keep [her]_186-dixon petticoats from even touching the unconscious [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , whom [she]_186-dixon regarded as the origin of all this suffering . [They]_1050-they went through [the well - known streets]_{1061-the well - known streets} , past houses which [they]_1050-they had often visited , past shops in which [she]_123-margaret had lounged , impatient , by [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} ’s side , while [that lady]_{1063-that lady} was making some important and interminable decision — nay , absolutely passed [acquaintances]_{1064-acquaintances} in [the streets]_{1065-the streets} ; for though the morning had been of an incalculable length to [them]_1050-they , and [they]_1050-they felt as if it ought long ago to have closed in for the repose of darkness , it was the very busiest time of a [London]_6-london afternoon in November when [they]_1050-they arrived [there]_457-there . It was long since [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} had been in [London]_6-london ; and [she]_186-dixon roused up , almost like [a child]_{540-a child} , to look about [her]_186-dixon at [the different streets]_{1068-the different streets} , and to gaze after and exclaim at [the shops]_{1069-the shops} and [carriages]_{1070-carriages} , — “ Oh , there ’s [Harrison ’s]_{377-harrison ’s} , where [I]_186-dixon bought so many of [my]_186-dixon wedding things . [Dear]_5155-dear ! how altered ! [They]_5472-they ’ve got immense plate - glass windows , larger than [[Crawford]_193-crawford ’s in [Southampton]_{12-southampton}]_{5473-crawford ’s in southampton} . Oh , and there , [I]_186-dixon declare — no , it is not — yes , it is — [Margaret]_123-margaret , [we]_1071-they have just passed [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . Where can [he]_1072-he be going , among all [these shops]_{5474-these shops} ? ”_[186-dixon] [Margaret]_123-margaret started forwards , and as quickly fell back , half - smiling at [herself]_123-margaret for the sudden motion . [They]_1071-they were a hundred yards away by this time ; but [he]_1072-he seemed like [a relic of [Helstone]_8-helstone]_{1073-a relic of helstone} — [he]_1072-he was associated with a bright morning , an eventful day , and [she]_123-margaret should have liked to have seen [him]_1072-he , without [his]_1072-he seeing her,—without the chance of [their]_1071-they speaking . The evening , without employment , passed in [a room high up in [an hotel]_{1075-an hotel}]_{1074-a room high up in an hotel} , was long and heavy . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} went out to [[his]_{134-mr. hale} bookseller ’s]_{1076-his bookseller ’s} , and to call on [a friend or two]_{1077-a friend or two} . [Every one [they]_1071-they saw]_{1078-every one they saw} , either in [the house]_{460-the house} or out in [the streets]_{1065-the streets} , appeared hurrying to some appointment , expected by , or expecting [somebody]_{1081-somebody} . [They]_1071-they alone seemed strange and friendless , and desolate . Yet within a mile , [Margaret]_123-margaret knew of [house]_1082-house after [house]_1082-house , where [she]_123-margaret for [her]_123-margaret own sake , and [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} for [[[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} [Shaw]_131-edith ’s]_{1086-her aunt shaw ’s} , would be welcomed , if [they]_1071-they came in gladness , or even in peace of mind . If [they]_1071-they came sorrowing , and wanting sympathy in a complicated trouble like the present , then [they]_1071-they would be felt as a shadow in all these houses of [intimate acquaintances]_{1087-intimate acquaintances} , not [friends]_461-friends . [London]_6-london life is too whirling and full to admit of even an hour of that deep silence of feeling which [the friends of Job]_{1089-the friends of job} showed , when “ [they]_{1089-the friends of job} sat with [him]_5475-him on the ground seven days and seven nights , and [none]_5476-none spake a word unto [him]_5475-him ; for [they]_{1089-the friends of job} saw that [his]_5475-him grief was very great . ”_{[1089-the friends of job]} CHAPTER VII . [NEW SCENES AND FACES]_{38-new scenes and faces} . “ Mist clogs the sunshine , [Smoky dwarf houses Hem [me]_{194-matthew arnold} round everywhere]_{5477-smoky dwarf houses hem me round everywhere} . ”_{[194-matthew arnold]} [MATTHEW ARNOLD]_{194-matthew arnold} . The next afternoon , about twenty miles from [Milton - Northern]_{23-milton - northern} , [they]_1071-they entered on [the little branch railway that led to [Heston]_34-heston]_{1090-the little branch railway that led to heston} . [Heston]_34-heston [itself]_34-heston was [one long straggling street]_{1091-one long straggling street} , running parallel to [the seashore]_{1092-the seashore} . It had a character of its own , as different from [the little bathing - places in [the south of [England]_9-england]_{1094-the south of england}]_{1093-the little bathing - places in the south of england} as they again from [those of [the continent]_{1096-the continent}]_{1095-those of the continent} . To use a Scotch word , everything looked more “ purpose - like . ”_{[1098-the people in the streets]} [The country carts]_{1097-the country carts} had more iron , and less wood and leather about the horse - gear ; [the people in [the streets]_{1065-the streets}]_{1098-the people in the streets} , although on pleasure bent , had yet a busy mind . The colours looked grayer — more enduring , not so gay and pretty . There were no smock - frocks , even among [the country - folk]_{1100-the country - folk} ; they retarded motion , and were apt to catch on machinery , and so the habit of wearing them had died out . In [such towns in [the south of [England]_9-england]_{1094-the south of england}]_{1101-such towns in the south of england} , [Margaret]_123-margaret had seen [the shopmen]_{1103-the shopmen} , when not employed in [[their]_{1103-the shopmen} business]_{1104-their business} , lounging a little at [their]_{1103-the shopmen} doors , enjoying the fresh air , and the look up and down [the street]_{1105-the street} . Here , if [they]_{1103-the shopmen} had any leisure from [customers]_{1106-customers} , [they]_{1103-the shopmen} made [themselves]_{1103-the shopmen} business in [the shop]_{1107-the shop} — even , [Margaret]_123-margaret fancied , to the unnecessary unrolling and re - rolling of ribbons . All these differences struck upon [her]_123-margaret mind , as [she]_123-margaret and [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} went out next morning to look for [lodgings]_{5430-lodgings} . [Their]_1110-they two nights at [hotels]_1111-hotels had cost more than [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} had anticipated , and [they]_1110-they were glad to take [the first clean , cheerful rooms [they]_1110-they met with that were at liberty to receive [them]_1110-they]_{1112-the first clean , cheerful rooms they met with that were at liberty to receive them} . There , for the first time for many days , did [Margaret]_123-margaret feel at rest . There was a dreaminess in the rest , too , which made it still more perfect and luxurious to repose in . [The distant sea]_{1113-the distant sea} , lapped [the sandy shore]_{1114-the sandy shore} with measured sound ; the nearer cries of [the donkey - boys]_{1115-the donkey - boys} ; the unusual scenes moving before [her]_123-margaret like pictures , which [she]_123-margaret cared not in [her]_123-margaret laziness to have fully explained before [they]_1110-they passed away ; the stroll down to [the beach]_{1116-the beach} to breathe the sea - air , soft and warm on [that sandy shore]_{1117-that sandy shore} even to the end of November ; the great long misty sea - line touching the tender - coloured sky ; the white sail of [a distant boat]_{1118-a distant boat} turning silver in some pale sunbeam:—it seemed as if [she]_123-margaret could dream [her]_123-margaret life away in such luxury of pensiveness , in which [she]_123-margaret made [her]_123-margaret present all in all , from not daring to think of the past , or wishing to contemplate the future . But the future must be met , however stern and iron it be . One evening it was arranged that [Margaret]_123-margaret and [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} should go the next day to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} - [Northern]_29-northern , and look out for [a house]_{5428-a house} . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} had received several letters from [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , and one or two from [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , and [he]_{134-mr. hale} was anxious to ascertain at once a good many particulars respecting [his]_{134-mr. hale} position and chances of success there , which [he]_{134-mr. hale} could only do by an interview with [the latter gentleman]_{1121-the latter gentleman} . [Margaret]_123-margaret knew that [they]_1122-they ought to be removing ; but [she]_123-margaret had a repugnance to the idea of [a manufacturing town]_{5370-a manufacturing town} , and believed that [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} was receiving benefit from [Heston]_34-heston air , so [she]_123-margaret would willingly have deferred the expedition to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . For several miles before [they]_1122-they reached [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [they]_1122-they saw a deep lead - coloured cloud hanging over the horizon in the direction in which [it]_1125-it lay . [It]_1125-it was all the darker from contrast with the pale gray - blue of the wintry sky ; for in [Heston]_34-heston there had been the earliest signs of frost . Nearer to [the town]_{1126-the town} , the air had a faint taste and smell of smoke ; perhaps , after all , more a loss of the fragrance of grass and herbage than any positive taste or smell . Quick [they]_1122-they were whirled over [long , straight , hopeless streets of [regularly - built houses]_{1128-regularly - built houses} , all small and of brick]_{1127-long , straight , hopeless streets of regularly - built houses , all small and of brick} . Here and there [a great oblong many - windowed factory stood up , like a hen among [her]_123-margaret chickens]_{1129-a great oblong many - windowed factory stood up , like a hen among her chickens} , puffing out black “ unparliamentary ”_{[123-margaret]} smoke , and sufficiently accounting for the cloud which [Margaret]_123-margaret had taken to foretell rain . As [they]_1122-they drove through [the larger and wider streets]_{1130-the larger and wider streets} , from [the station]_{1056-the station} to [the hotel]_{1132-the hotel} , [they]_1122-they had to stop constantly ; [great loaded lurries]_{1133-great loaded lurries} blocked up [the not over - wide thoroughfares]_{1134-the not over - wide thoroughfares} . [Margaret]_123-margaret had now and then been into [the city]_{1024-the city} in [[her]_123-margaret drives]_{1136-her drives} with [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} . But there [the heavy lumbering vehicles]_{1138-the heavy lumbering vehicles} seemed various in their purposes and intent ; here [every van]_{1139-every van} , [every waggon and truck]_{1140-every waggon and truck} , bore cotton , either in the raw shape in bags , or the woven shape in bales of calico . [People]_617-people thronged the footpaths , most of [them]_617-people well - dressed as regarded the material , but with a slovenly looseness which struck [Margaret]_123-margaret as different from the shabby , threadbare smartness of [a similar class in [London]_6-london]_{1142-a similar class in london} . “ [New Street]_{39-new street} , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “ This , [I]_{134-mr. hale} believe , is [the principal street in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{5478-the principal street in milton} . [Bell]_{178-mr. bell} has often spoken to [me]_{134-mr. hale} about it . It was the opening of [this street]_{5479-this street} from [a lane]_{5480-a lane} into [a great thoroughfare]_{5481-a great thoroughfare} , thirty years ago , which has caused [his]_{178-mr. bell} property to rise so much in value . [[Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s mill]_{5482-mr. thornton ’s mill} must be somewhere not very far off , for [he]_{5482-mr. thornton ’s mill} is [[Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s tenant]_{5483-mr. bell ’s tenant} . But [I]_{134-mr. hale} fancy [he]_{5482-mr. thornton ’s mill} dates from [[his]_{5482-mr. thornton ’s mill} warehouse]_{5484-his warehouse} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Where is [[our]_5485-we hotel]_{5486-our hotel} , [papa]_528-papa ? ”_[617-people] “ Close to the end of [this street]_{5479-this street} , [I]_{134-mr. hale} believe . Shall [we]_5485-we have lunch before or after [we]_5485-we have looked at [the houses [we]_5485-we marked in the [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} Times]_{5489-the houses we marked in the milton times} ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Oh , let [us]_5485-we get [our]_5485-we work done first . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Very well . Then [I]_617-people will only see if there is any note or letter for [me]_617-people from [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , who said [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would let [me]_617-people know anything [he]_{179-mr. thornton} might hear about [these houses]_{5490-these houses} , and then [we]_5485-we will set off . [We]_5485-we will keep [the cab]_{5491-the cab} ; it will be safer than losing [ourselves]_5485-we , and being too late for [the train]_{5492-the train} this afternoon . ”_[617-people] There were no letters awaiting [him]_1143-him . [They]_1144-they set out on [[their]_1144-they house - hunting]_{1145-their house - hunting} . Thirty pounds a - year was all [they]_1144-they could afford to give , but in [Hampshire]_40-hampshire [they]_1144-they could have met with [a roomy house]_{1146-a roomy house} and [pleasant garden]_{1147-pleasant garden} for the money . [Here]_5144-here , even the necessary accommodation of [two sitting - rooms]_{1149-two sitting - rooms} and [four bed - rooms]_{1150-four bed - rooms} seemed unattainable . [They]_1144-they went through [their]_1144-they list , rejecting [each]_1151-each as [they]_1144-they visited [it]_1151-each . [They]_1144-they then looked at [each other]_{751-each other} in dismay . “ [We]_1144-they must go back to the second , [I]_1144-they think . That one,—in [Crampton]_41-crampton , do n’t [they]_1144-they call [the suburb]_{5493-the suburb} ? There were [three sitting - rooms]_{5494-three sitting - rooms} ; do n’t [you]_5495-you remember how [we]_1144-they laughed at the number compared with [the three bed - rooms]_{5496-the three bed - rooms} ? But [I]_1144-they have planned it all . [The front room down - stairs]_{5497-the front room down - stairs} is to be [[your]_5495-you study]_{5498-your study} and [[our]_1144-they dining - room]_{5499-our dining - room} ( [poor papa]_{5500-poor papa} ! ) , for [you]_5495-you know , [we]_1144-they settled [mamma]_5139-mamma is to have as cheerful [a sitting - room]_{5502-a sitting - room} as [we]_1144-they can get ; and [that front room up - stairs]_{5503-that front room up - stairs} , with the atrocious blue and pink paper and heavy cornice , had really a pretty view over [the plain]_{5504-the plain} , with a great bend of [river]_5505-river , or [canal]_5506-canal , or whatever it is , down below . Then [I]_1144-they could have [the little bed - room]_{5507-the little bed - room} behind , in that projection at the head of [the first flight of stairs]_{5508-the first flight of stairs} over [the kitchen]_{1011-the kitchen} , [you]_5495-you know — and [you]_5495-you and mamma [the room behind [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room}]_{5510-the room behind the drawing - room} , and [that closet in the roof]_{5512-that closet in the roof} will make [you]_5495-you [a splendid dressing - room]_{5513-a splendid dressing - room} . ”_[1144-they] “ But [Dixon]_186-dixon , and [the girl [we]_1144-they are to have to help]_{5514-the girl we are to have to help} ? ”_[1144-they] “ Oh , wait a minute . [I]_{444-her father} am overpowered by the discovery of [my]_{444-her father} own genius for management . [Dixon]_186-dixon is to have — let [me]_{444-her father} see , [I]_{444-her father} had it once — [the back sitting - room]_{5515-the back sitting - room} . [I]_{444-her father} think [she]_186-dixon will like that . [She]_186-dixon grumbles so much about the stairs at [Heston]_34-heston ; and [the girl]_{5516-the girl} is to have that sloping attic over [[your]_5495-you room]_{5517-your room} and [[mamma]_5139-mamma ’s]_{5519-mamma ’s} . Wo n’t that do ? ”_{[444-her father]} “ [I]_1144-they dare say it will . But the papers . What taste ! And the over - loading such [a house]_{5428-a house} with colour and such heavy cornices ! ”_[1144-they] “ Never mind , [papa]_528-papa ! Surely [you]_5495-you can charm [the landlord]_{5522-the landlord} into re - papering [one or two of [the rooms]_{994-the rooms}]_{5523-one or two of the rooms} — [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} and [[your]_5495-you bed - room]_{5526-your bed - room} — for [mamma]_5139-mamma will come most in contact with [them]_{994-the rooms} ; and [your]_5495-you book - shelves will hide a great deal of that gaudy pattern in [the dining - room]_{458-the dining - room} . ”_[1144-they] “ Then [you]_1144-they think it the best ? If so , [I]_123-margaret had better go at once and call on [this Mr. Donkin]_{195-this mr. donkin} , to whom the advertisement refers [me]_123-margaret . [I]_123-margaret will take [you]_5495-you back to [the hotel]_{1132-the hotel} , where [you]_5495-you can order lunch , and rest , and by the time it is ready , [I]_123-margaret shall be with [you]_5495-you . [I]_123-margaret hope [I]_123-margaret shall be able to get new papers . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret hoped so too , though [she]_123-margaret said nothing . [She]_123-margaret had never come fairly in contact with the taste that loves ornament , however bad , more than the plainness and simplicity which are of themselves the framework of elegance . [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} took [her]_123-margaret through the entrance of [the hotel]_{1132-the hotel} , and leaving [her]_123-margaret at the foot of the staircase , went to the address of [the landlord of [the house [they]_1157-they had fixed upon]_{1156-the house they had fixed upon}]_{1155-the landlord of the house they had fixed upon} . Just as [Margaret]_123-margaret had [her]_123-margaret hand on the door of [[their]_1157-they sitting - room]_{1158-their sitting - room} , [she]_123-margaret was followed by [a quick - stepping waiter]_{1159-a quick - stepping waiter} : “ [I]_123-margaret beg [your]_123-margaret pardon , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am . [The gentleman]_{5531-the gentleman} was gone so quickly , [I]_123-margaret had no time to tell [him]_{5531-the gentleman} . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} called almost directly after [you]_123-margaret left ; and as [I]_123-margaret understood , from what [the gentleman]_{5531-the gentleman} said , [you]_123-margaret would be back in an hour , [I]_123-margaret told [him]_{5531-the gentleman} so , and [he]_{5531-the gentleman} came again about five minutes ago , and said [he]_{5531-the gentleman} would wait for [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . [He]_{5531-the gentleman} is in [[your]_123-margaret room]_{5517-your room} now , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Thank [you]_5530-ma’am . [[My]_{1159-a quick - stepping waiter} father]_{5535-my father} will return soon , and then [you]_123-margaret can tell [him]_{5535-my father} . ”_{[1159-a quick - stepping waiter]} [Margaret]_123-margaret opened the door and went in with the straight , fearless , dignified presence habitual to [her]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret felt no awkwardness ; [she]_123-margaret had too much the habits of [society]_1160-society for that . Here was [a person come on business to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father}]_{1161-a person come on business to her father} ; and , as [he]_{444-her father} was one who had shown [himself]_{444-her father} obliging , [she]_123-margaret was disposed to treat [him]_{444-her father} with a full measure of civility . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was a good deal more surprised and discomfited than [she]_123-margaret . Instead of [a quiet , middle - aged clergyman]_{1163-a quiet , middle - aged clergyman} , [a young lady]_{1164-a young lady} came forward with frank dignity,—a [young lady of a different type to most of those [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was in the habit of seeing]_{1165-young lady of a different type to most of those he was in the habit of seeing} . [Her]_{1164-a young lady} dress was very plain : a close straw bonnet of the best material and shape , trimmed with white ribbon ; a large Indian shawl , which hung about [her]_{1164-a young lady} in long heavy folds , and which [she]_{1164-a young lady} wore as an empress wears [her]_{1164-a young lady} drapery . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} did not understand who [she]_{1164-a young lady} was , as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} caught the simple , straight , unabashed look , which showed that [his]_{179-mr. thornton} being there was of no concern to the beautiful countenance , and called up no flush of surprise to the pale ivory of the complexion . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had heard that [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} had [a daughter]_{1166-a daughter} , but [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had imagined that [she]_{1166-a daughter} was [a little girl]_{1167-a little girl} . “ [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [I]_123-margaret believe ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , after a half - instant ’s pause , during which [his]_{179-mr. thornton} unready words would not come . “ Will [you]_{179-mr. thornton} sit down . [[My]_123-margaret father]_{5535-my father} brought [me]_123-margaret to the door not a minute ago , but unfortunately [he]_{5535-my father} was not told that [you]_{179-mr. thornton} were [here]_5144-here , and [he]_{5535-my father} has gone away on some business . But [he]_{5535-my father} will come back almost directly . [I]_123-margaret am sorry [you]_{179-mr. thornton} have had the trouble of calling twice . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was in habits of authority [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} , but [she]_123-margaret seemed to assume some kind of rule over [him]_{179-mr. thornton} at once . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had been getting impatient at the loss of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} time on a market - day , the moment before [she]_123-margaret appeared , yet now [he]_{179-mr. thornton} calmly took a seat at [her]_123-margaret bidding . “ Do [you]_123-margaret know where it is that [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} has gone to ? Perhaps [I]_{179-mr. thornton} might be able to find [him]_{134-mr. hale} . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ [He]_{134-mr. hale} has gone to [a Mr. Donkin in [Canute Street]_{42-canute street}]_{5538-a mr. donkin in canute street} . [He]_{134-mr. hale} is the landlord of [the house [[my]_{179-mr. thornton} father]_{5535-my father} wishes to take in [Crampton]_41-crampton]_{5539-the house my father wishes to take in crampton} . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} knew [the house]_{460-the house} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had seen the advertisement , and been to look at it , in compliance with a request of [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would assist [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} to the best of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} power : and also instigated by [his]_{179-mr. thornton} own interest in the case of [a clergyman who had given up [his]_{1169-a clergyman who had given up his living under circumstances such as those of mr. hale} living under circumstances such as those of [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale}]_{1169-a clergyman who had given up his living under circumstances such as those of mr. hale} . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had thought that [the house in [Crampton]_41-crampton]_{1170-the house in crampton} was really just the thing ; but now that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} saw [Margaret]_123-margaret , with [her]_123-margaret superb ways of moving and looking , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} began to feel ashamed of having imagined that it would do very well for [the Hales]_{197-the hales} , in spite of a certain vulgarity in it which had struck [him]_{179-mr. thornton} at the time of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} looking it over . [Margaret]_123-margaret could not help [her]_123-margaret looks ; but the short curled upper lip , the round , massive up - turned chin , the manner of carrying [her]_123-margaret head , [her]_123-margaret movements , full of a soft feminine defiance , always gave [strangers]_{1171-strangers} the impression of haughtiness . [She]_123-margaret was tired now , and would much rather have remained silent , and taken the rest [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had planned for [her]_123-margaret ; but , of course , [she]_123-margaret owed to [herself]_123-margaret to be [a gentlewoman]_{1173-a gentlewoman} , and to speak courteously from time to time to [this stranger]_{1174-this stranger} ; not over - brushed , nor over - polished , it must be confessed , after [his]_{1174-this stranger} rough encounter with [Milton streets]_{1175-milton streets} and [crowds]_1176-crowds . [She]_123-margaret wished that [he]_{1174-this stranger} would go , as [he]_{1174-this stranger} had once spoken of doing , instead of sitting there , answering with curt sentences all the remarks [she]_123-margaret made . [She]_123-margaret had taken off [her]_123-margaret shawl , and hung it over the back of [her]_123-margaret chair . [She]_123-margaret sat facing [him]_{1174-this stranger} and facing the light ; [her]_123-margaret full beauty met [his]_{1174-this stranger} eye ; [her]_123-margaret round white flexile throat rising out of the full , yet lithe figure ; [her]_123-margaret lips moving so slightly as [she]_123-margaret spoke , not breaking the cold serene look of [her]_123-margaret face with any variation from the one lovely haughty curve ; [her]_123-margaret eyes , with their soft gloom , meeting [his]_{1174-this stranger} with quiet maiden freedom . [He]_{1174-this stranger} almost said to [himself]_{1174-this stranger} that [he]_{1174-this stranger} did not like [her]_123-margaret , before [their]_1177-their conversation ended ; [he]_{1174-this stranger} tried so to compensate [himself]_{1174-this stranger} for the mortified feeling , that while [he]_{1174-this stranger} looked upon [her]_123-margaret with an admiration [he]_{1174-this stranger} could not repress , [she]_123-margaret looked at [him]_{1174-this stranger} with proud indifference , taking [him]_{1174-this stranger} , [he]_{1174-this stranger} thought , for what , in [his]_{1174-this stranger} irritation , [he]_{1174-this stranger} told [himself]_{1174-this stranger} [he]_{1174-this stranger} was — [a great rough fellow]_{1178-a great rough fellow} , with not a grace or a refinement about [him]_{1174-this stranger} . [Her]_123-margaret quiet coldness of demeanour [he]_{1174-this stranger} interpreted into contemptuousness , and resented it in [his]_{1174-this stranger} heart to the pitch of almost inclining [him]_{1174-this stranger} to get up and go away , and have nothing more to do with [these Hales]_{1179-these hales} , and [their]_{1179-these hales} superciliousness . Just as [Margaret]_123-margaret had exhausted [her]_123-margaret last subject of conversation — and yet conversation that could hardly be called which consisted of so few and such short speeches — [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} came in , and with [his]_{444-her father} pleasant gentlemanly courteousness of apology , reinstated [his]_{444-her father} name and [family]_1181-family in [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s good opinion . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} and [[his]_{134-mr. hale} visitor]_{758-his visitor} had a good deal to say respecting [[their]_{1179-these hales} mutual friend]_{1183-their mutual friend} , [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret , glad that [her]_123-margaret part of entertaining [the visitor]_{1184-the visitor} was over , went to the window to try and make [herself]_123-margaret more familiar with the strange aspect of [the street]_{1105-the street} . [She]_123-margaret got so much absorbed in watching what was going on outside that [she]_123-margaret hardly heard [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} when [he]_{444-her father} spoke to [her]_123-margaret , and [he]_{444-her father} had to repeat what [he]_{444-her father} said : “ [Margaret]_123-margaret ! [the landlord]_{5522-the landlord} will persist in admiring that hideous paper , and [I]_{444-her father} am afraid [we]_1188-we must let it remain . ”_{[444-her father]} “ Oh dear ! [I]_123-margaret am sorry ! ”_{[123-margaret]} [she]_123-margaret replied , and began to turn over in [her]_123-margaret mind the possibility of hiding part of it , at least , by some of [her]_123-margaret sketches , but gave up the idea at last , as likely only to make bad worse . [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , meanwhile , with [his]_{444-her father} kindly country hospitality , was pressing [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} to stay to luncheon with [them]_1188-we . It would have been very inconvenient to [him]_{444-her father} to do so , yet [he]_{444-her father} felt that [he]_{444-her father} should have yielded , if [Margaret]_123-margaret by word or look had seconded [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s invitation ; [he]_{444-her father} was glad [she]_123-margaret did not , and yet [he]_{444-her father} was irritated at [her]_123-margaret for not doing so . [She]_123-margaret gave [him]_{444-her father} a low , grave bow when [he]_{444-her father} left , and [he]_{444-her father} felt more awkward and self - conscious in every limb than [he]_{444-her father} had ever done in [his]_{444-her father} life before . “ Well , [Margaret]_123-margaret , now to luncheon as fast as [we]_1188-we can . Have [you]_123-margaret ordered it ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ No , [papa]_528-papa ; [that man]_{5543-that man} was here when [I]_123-margaret came [home]_510-home , and [I]_123-margaret have never had an opportunity . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Then [we]_1188-we must take anything [we]_1188-we can get . [He]_{5543-that man} must have been waiting a long time [I]_123-margaret ’m afraid . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ It seemed exceedingly long to [me]_123-margaret . [I]_123-margaret was just at the last gasp when [you]_123-margaret came in . [He]_{5543-that man} never went on with any subject , but gave little , short , abrupt answers . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Very much to the point though , [I]_123-margaret should think . [He]_{5543-that man} is [a clear - headed fellow]_{5545-a clear - headed fellow} . [He]_{5543-that man} said ( did [you]_123-margaret hear ? ) that [Crampton]_41-crampton is on gravelly soil , and by far [the most healthy suburb in [the neighbourhood of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{5547-the neighbourhood of milton}]_{5546-the most healthy suburb in the neighbourhood of milton} . ”_{[123-margaret]} When [they]_1190-they returned to [Heston]_34-heston , there was the day ’s account to be given to [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , who was full of questions , which [they]_1190-they answered in the intervals of tea - drinking . “ And what is [[your]_123-margaret correspondent]_{5548-your correspondent} , [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , like ? ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ Ask [Margaret]_123-margaret , ”_{[594-her husband]} said [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} husband]_{594-her husband} . “ [She]_123-margaret and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had a long attempt at conversation , while [I]_{594-her husband} was away speaking to [the landlord]_{5522-the landlord} . ”_{[594-her husband]} “ Oh ! [I]_123-margaret hardly know what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} is like , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , lazily ; too tired to tax [her]_123-margaret powers of description much . And then rousing [herself]_123-margaret , [she]_123-margaret said , “ [He]_{179-mr. thornton} is [a tall , broad - shouldered man]_{5550-a tall , broad - shouldered man} , about — how old , [papa]_528-papa ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_{594-her husband} should guess about thirty . ”_{[594-her husband]} “ About thirty — with a face that is neither exactly plain , nor yet handsome , nothing remarkable — not quite [a gentleman]_{5318-a gentleman} ; but that was hardly to be expected . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Not vulgar or common though , ”_{[123-margaret]} put in [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} father]_{444-her father} , rather jealous of any disparagement of [the sole friend [he]_{444-her father} had in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{1193-the sole friend he had in milton} . “ Oh , no ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ With such an expression of resolution and power , no face , however plain in feature , could be either vulgar or common . [I]_123-margaret should not like to have to bargain with [him]_{179-mr. thornton} ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} looks very inflexible . Altogether [a man who seems made for [his]_{179-mr. thornton} niche , [mamma]_5139-mamma ; sagacious , and strong , as becomes [a great tradesman]_{5555-a great tradesman} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Do n’t call [the [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} [manufacturers tradesmen]_{5557-manufacturers tradesmen}]_{5556-the milton manufacturers tradesmen}]_{5553-a man who seems made for his niche , mamma ; sagacious , and strong , as becomes a great tradesman . ” “ do n’t call the milton manufacturers tradesmen} , [Margaret]_123-margaret , ”_{[444-her father]} said [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} father]_{444-her father} . “ [They]_{5556-the milton manufacturers tradesmen} are very different . ”_{[444-her father]} “ Are [they]_{5556-the milton manufacturers tradesmen} ? [I]_123-margaret apply the word to all who have something tangible to sell ; but if [you]_{444-her father} think the term is not correct , [papa]_528-papa , [I]_123-margaret wo n’t use it . But , oh mamma ! speaking of vulgarity and commonness , [you]_123-margaret must prepare [yourself]_123-margaret for [our]_1195-they drawing - room paper . Pink and blue roses , with yellow leaves ! And such a heavy cornice round [the room]_{567-the room} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} But when [they]_1195-they removed to [[their]_1195-they new house in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{1196-their new house in milton} , the obnoxious papers were gone . [The landlord]_{5522-the landlord} received [their]_1195-they thanks very composedly ; and let [them]_1195-they think , if [they]_1195-they liked , that [he]_{5522-the landlord} had relented from [his]_{5522-the landlord} expressed determination not to repaper . There was no particular need to tell [them]_1195-they , that what [he]_{5522-the landlord} did not care to do for [a Reverend Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , unknown in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [he]_{5522-the landlord} was only too glad to do at the one short sharp remonstrance of [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [the wealthy manufacturer]_{1198-the wealthy manufacturer} . CHAPTER VIII . [HOME SICKNESS]_{1199-home sickness} . “ And it ’s hame , hame , hame , [Hame]_5560-hame fain wad [I]_{5522-the landlord} be . ”_{[5522-the landlord]} It needed the pretty light papering of [the rooms]_{994-the rooms} to reconcile them to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . It needed more — more that could not be had . The thick yellow November fogs had come on ; and the view of [the plain]_{5504-the plain} in [the valley]_{1202-the valley} , made by the sweeping bend of [the river]_{1026-the river} , was all shut out when [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} arrived at [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} new home]_{1204-her new home} . [Margaret]_123-margaret and [Dixon]_186-dixon had been at work two days , unpacking and arranging , but everything inside [the house]_{460-the house} still looked in disorder ; and outside a thick fog crept up to the very windows , and was driven in to every open door in choking white wreaths of unwholsome mist . “ Oh , [Margaret]_123-margaret ! are [we]_5561-we to live [here]_5144-here ? ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} asked [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} in blank dismay . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s heart echoed the dreariness of the tone in which this question was put . [She]_123-margaret could scarcely command [herself]_123-margaret enough to say , “ Oh , the fogs in [London]_6-london are sometimes far worse ! ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But then [you]_{142-mrs. hale} knew that [London]_6-london itself , and [friends]_461-friends lay behind [it]_6-london . Here — well ! [we]_5561-we are desolate . [Oh Dixon]_186-dixon , what a place this is ! ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ Indeed , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am , [I]_{142-mrs. hale} ’m sure it will be [your]_5530-ma’am death before long , and then [I]_{142-mrs. hale} know who’ll — stay ! [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , that ’s far too heavy for [you]_5530-ma’am to lift . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ Not at all , thank [you]_186-dixon , [Dixon]_186-dixon , ”_{[123-margaret]} replied [Margaret]_123-margaret coldly . “ The best thing [we]_5561-we can do for [mamma]_5139-mamma is to get [[her]_5139-mamma room]_{5566-her room} quite ready for [her]_5139-mamma to go to bed , while [I]_123-margaret go and bring [her]_5139-mamma a cup of coffee . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was equally out of spirits , and equally came upon [Margaret]_123-margaret for sympathy . “ [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_{134-mr. hale} do believe this is an unhealthy place . Only suppose that [[your]_123-margaret mother]_{5280-your mother} ’s health or [yours]_123-margaret should suffer . [I]_{134-mr. hale} wish [I]_{134-mr. hale} had gone into [some country place in [Wales]_43-wales]_{5568-some country place in wales} ; this is really terrible , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [he]_{134-mr. hale} , going up to the window . There was no comfort to be given . [They]_1206-their were settled in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , and must endure smoke and fogs for a season ; indeed , all other life seemed shut out from [them]_1206-their by as thick a fog of circumstance . Only the day before , [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} had been reckoning up with dismay how much [their]_1206-their removal and fortnight at [Heston]_34-heston had cost , and [he]_{134-mr. hale} found it had absorbed nearly all [his]_{134-mr. hale} little stock of ready money . No ! here [they]_1206-their were , and here [they]_1206-their must remain . At night when [Margaret]_123-margaret realised this , [she]_123-margaret felt inclined to sit down in a stupor of despair . The heavy smoky air hung about [[her]_123-margaret bedroom]_{1032-her bedroom} , which occupied [the long narrow projection at the back of [the house]_{460-the house}]_{1208-the long narrow projection at the back of the house} . The window , placed at the side of the oblong , looked at the blank wall of a similar projection , not above ten feet distant . It loomed through the fog like a great barrier to hope . Inside [the room]_{567-the room} everything was in confusion . All [their]_1206-their efforts had been directed to make [[[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s room]_{1212-her mother ’s room} comfortable . [Margaret]_123-margaret sat down on a box , the direction card upon which struck [her]_123-margaret as having been written at [Helstone]_8-helstone — beautiful , beloved [Helstone]_8-helstone ! [She]_123-margaret lost [herself]_123-margaret in dismal thought : but at last [she]_123-margaret determined to take [her]_123-margaret mind away from the present ; and suddenly remembered that [she]_123-margaret had a letter from [Edith]_131-edith which [she]_123-margaret had only half read in the bustle of the morning . It was to tell of [their]_1206-their arrival at [Corfu]_2-corfu ; [their]_1206-their voyage along [the Mediterranean]_{44-the mediterranean} — [their]_1206-their music , and dancing on [board ship]_{1213-board ship} ; the gay new life opening upon [her]_123-margaret ; [[her]_123-margaret house]_{1214-her house} with [its]_{1214-her house} trellised balcony , and [its]_{1214-her house} views over [white cliffs]_{1215-white cliffs} and [deep blue sea]_{1216-deep blue sea} . [Edith]_131-edith wrote fluently and well , if not graphically . [She]_131-edith could not only seize the salient and characteristic points of a scene , but [she]_131-edith could enumerate enough of indiscriminate particular for [Margaret]_123-margaret to make it out for [herself]_123-margaret . [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} and [another lately married officer]_{1217-another lately married officer} shared [a villa]_{1218-a villa} , high up on [the beautiful precipitous rocks overhanging the sea]_{1219-the beautiful precipitous rocks overhanging the sea} . [Their]_1206-their days , late as it was in the year , seemed spent in boating or [land - picnics]_{1220-land - picnics} ; all out - of - doors , pleasure - seeking and glad , [Edith]_131-edith ’s life seemed like the deep vault of blue sky above [her]_131-edith , free — utterly free from fleck or cloud . [[Her]_131-edith husband]_{594-her husband} had to attend drill , and [she]_131-edith , [[the most musical officer]_{1222-the most musical officer} ’s wife there]_{1223-the most musical officer ’s wife there} , had to copy the new and popular tunes out of the most recent English music , for the benefit of [the bandmaster]_{1224-the bandmaster} ; those seemed [their]_1206-their most severe and arduous duties . [She]_131-edith expressed an affectionate hope that , if [the regiment]_{1225-the regiment} stopped another year at [Corfu]_2-corfu , [Margaret]_123-margaret might come out and pay [her]_131-edith a long visit . [She]_131-edith asked [Margaret]_123-margaret if [she]_123-margaret remembered the day twelve - month on which [she]_131-edith , [Edith]_131-edith , wrote — how it rained all day long in [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} ; and how [she]_131-edith would not put on [her]_131-edith new gown to go to a stupid dinner , and get it all wet and splashed in going to [the carriage]_{1226-the carriage} ; and how at that very dinner [they]_1206-their had first met [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} . Yes ! [Margaret]_123-margaret remembered it well . [Edith]_131-edith and [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} had gone to dinner . [Margaret]_123-margaret had joined the party in the evening . The recollection of the plentiful luxury of all arrangements , the stately handsomeness of the furniture , the size of [the house]_{460-the house} , the peaceful , untroubled ease of [the visitors]_{1228-the visitors} — all came vividly before [her]_131-edith , in strange contrast to the present time . The smooth sea of that old life closed up , without a mark left to tell where [they]_1206-their had all been . The habitual dinners , the calls , the dancing evenings , were all going on , going on for ever , though [[her]_131-edith Aunt [Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} and [Edith]_131-edith]_131-edith were no longer [there]_457-there ; and [she]_131-edith , of course , was even less missed . [She]_131-edith doubted if [any one of that old set]_{1230-any one of that old set} ever thought of [her]_131-edith , except [Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} too , [she]_131-edith knew , would strive to forget [her]_131-edith , because of the pain [she]_131-edith had caused [him]_{135-mr. lennox} . [She]_131-edith had heard [him]_{135-mr. lennox} often boast of [his]_{135-mr. lennox} power of putting any disagreeable thought far away from [him]_{135-mr. lennox} . Then [she]_131-edith penetrated farther into what might have been . If [she]_131-edith had cared for [him]_{135-mr. lennox} as [a lover]_{5227-a lover} , and had accepted [him]_{135-mr. lennox} , and this change in [[her]_131-edith father]_{444-her father} ’s opinions and consequent station had taken place , [she]_131-edith could not doubt but that it would have been impatiently received by [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . It was a bitter mortification to [her]_131-edith in one sense ; but [she]_131-edith could bear it patiently , because [she]_131-edith knew [[her]_131-edith father]_{444-her father} ’s purity of purpose , and that strengthened [her]_131-edith to endure [his]_{135-mr. lennox} errors , grave and serious though in [her]_131-edith estimation they were . But the fact of [the world]_{5098-the world} esteeming [[her]_131-edith father]_{444-her father} degraded , in its rough wholesale judgment , would have oppressed and irritated [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . As [she]_131-edith realised what might have been , [she]_131-edith grew to be thankful for what was . [They]_1236-they were at the lowest now ; [they]_1236-they could not be worse . [Edith]_131-edith ’s astonishment and [her]_131-edith Aunt [Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ’s dismay would have to be met bravely , when [their]_1236-they letters came . [So Margaret]_123-margaret rose up and began slowly to undress [herself]_131-edith , feeling the full luxury of acting leisurely , late as it was , after all the past hurry of the day . [She]_131-edith fell asleep , hoping for some brightness , either internal or external . But if [she]_131-edith had known how long it would be before the brightness came , [her]_131-edith heart would have sunk low down . The time of the year was most unpropitious to health as well as to spirits . [[Her]_131-edith mother]_{469-her mother} caught a severe cold , and [Dixon]_186-dixon [herself]_186-dixon was evidently not well , although [Margaret]_123-margaret could not insult [her]_186-dixon more than by trying to save [her]_186-dixon , or by taking any care of [her]_186-dixon . [They]_1236-they could hear of [no girl]_{1238-no girl} to assist [her]_186-dixon ; all were at work in [the factories]_{1239-the factories} ; at least , [those who applied]_{1240-those who applied} were well scolded by [Dixon]_186-dixon , for thinking that such as [they]_{1240-those who applied} could ever be trusted to work in [[a gentleman]_{5318-a gentleman} ’s house]_{1242-a gentleman ’s house} . So [they]_1236-they had to keep [a charwoman in almost constant employ]_{1243-a charwoman in almost constant employ} . [Margaret]_123-margaret longed to send for [Charlotte]_{188-charlotte} ; but besides the objection of [her]_{188-charlotte} being [a better servant than [they]_1236-they now could afford to keep]_{1244-a better servant than they now could afford to keep} , the distance was too great . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} met with [several pupils]_{1245-several pupils} , recommended to [him]_{134-mr. hale} by [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , or by the more immediate influence of [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [They]_{1245-several pupils} were mostly of the age when [many boys]_{1246-many boys} would be still at [school]_1247-school , but , according to the prevalent , and , apparently well - founded notions of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , to make [a lad]_{1248-a lad} into [a good tradesman]_{1249-a good tradesman} [he]_{1248-a lad} must be caught young , and acclimated to the life of [the mill]_{1250-the mill} , or [office]_1251-office , or [warehouse]_{1252-warehouse} . If [he]_{1248-a lad} were sent to even [the Scotch Universities]_{1253-the scotch universities} , [he]_{1248-a lad} came back unsettled for commercial pursuits : how much more so if [he]_{1248-a lad} went to [Oxford]_27-oxford or [Cambridge]_45-cambridge , where [he]_{1248-a lad} could not be entered till [he]_{1248-a lad} was eighteen ? So [most of [the manufacturers]_{853-the manufacturers}]_{1254-most of the manufacturers} placed [[their]_{1254-most of the manufacturers} sons]_{1256-their sons} in situations at from fourteen or fifteen years of age , unsparingly cutting away all off - shoots in the direction of literature or high mental cultivation , in hopes of throwing the whole strength and vigour of the plant into commerce . Still there were [some wiser parents]_{1257-some wiser parents} ; and [some who had sense enough to perceive [their]_{1258-some who had sense enough to perceive their own deficiencies , and strive to remedy them} own deficiencies , and strive to remedy [them]_1259-them]_{1258-some who had sense enough to perceive their own deficiencies , and strive to remedy them} . Nay , there were [a few no longer youths]_{1260-a few no longer youths} , but [men in the prime of life]_{1261-men in the prime of life} , who had the stern wisdom to acknowledge [their]_{1261-men in the prime of life} own ignorance , and to learn late what [they]_{1261-men in the prime of life} should have learnt early . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was perhaps [the oldest of [[Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s pupils]_{1263-mr. hale ’s pupils}]_{1262-the oldest of mr. hale ’s pupils} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was certainly [the favourite]_{1264-the favourite} . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} got into the habit of quoting [his]_{134-mr. hale} opinions so frequently , and with such regard , that it became a little domestic joke to wonder what time , during the hour appointed for instruction , could be given to absolute learning , so much of it appeared to have been spent in conversation . [Margaret]_123-margaret rather encouraged this light , merry way of viewing [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s acquaintance with [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , because [she]_123-margaret felt that [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} was inclined to look upon this new friendship of [[her]_123-margaret husband]_{594-her husband} ’s with jealous eyes . As long as [his]_{594-her husband} time had been solely occupied with [his]_{594-her husband} books and [[his]_{594-her husband} parishioners]_{680-his parishioners} , as at [Helstone]_8-helstone , [she]_123-margaret had appeared to care little whether [she]_123-margaret saw much of [him]_{594-her husband} or not ; but now that [he]_{594-her husband} looked eagerly forward to each renewal of [his]_{594-her husband} intercourse with [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [she]_123-margaret seemed hurt and annoyed , as if [he]_{594-her husband} were slighting [her]_123-margaret companionship for the first time . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s over - praise had the usual effect of over - praise upon [[his]_{134-mr. hale} auditors]_{1269-his auditors} ; [they]_{1269-his auditors} were a little inclined to rebel against [Aristides]_{198-aristides} being always called [the Just]_{199-the just} . After a quiet life in [a country parsonage]_{1270-a country parsonage} for more than twenty years , there was something dazzling to [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} in the energy which conquered immense difficulties with ease ; the power of the machinery of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , the power of [the men of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{1271-the men of milton} , impressed [him]_{134-mr. hale} with a sense of grandeur , which [he]_{134-mr. hale} yielded to without caring to inquire into the details of its exercise . But [Margaret]_123-margaret went less abroad , among machinery and [men]_806-men ; saw less of power in its public effect , and , as it happened , [she]_123-margaret was thrown with [one or two of those who , in all measures affecting masses of [people]_617-people]_{1273-one or two of those who , in all measures affecting masses of people} , must be [acute sufferers for the good of many]_{1275-acute sufferers for the good of many} . The question always is , has everything been done to make the sufferings of these exceptions as small as possible ? or , in the triumph of the crowded procession , have [the helpless]_{1276-the helpless} been trampled on , instead of being gently lifted aside out of the roadway of [the conqueror]_{1277-the conqueror} , whom [they]_{1276-the helpless} have no power to accompany on [his]_{1277-the conqueror} march ? It fell to [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s share to have to look out for [a servant to assist [Dixon]_186-dixon , who had at first undertaken to find just the person [she]_123-margaret wanted to do all the rough work of [the house]_{460-the house}]_{1278-a servant to assist dixon , who had at first undertaken to find just the person she wanted to do all the rough work of the house} . But [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s ideas of [helpful girls]_{1280-helpful girls} were founded on the recollection of [tidy elder scholars at Helstone school , who were only too proud to be allowed to come to [the parsonage]_{5117-the parsonage} on a busy day]_{1281-tidy elder scholars at helstone school , who were only too proud to be allowed to come to the parsonage on a busy day} , and treated [Mrs. Dixon]_186-dixon with all the respect , and a good deal more of fright , which [they]_{1281-tidy elder scholars at helstone school , who were only too proud to be allowed to come to the parsonage on a busy day} paid to [Mr.]_1283-mr. and [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . [Dixon]_186-dixon was not unconscious of this awed reverence which was given to [her]_186-dixon ; nor did [she]_186-dixon dislike it : it flattered [her]_186-dixon much as [Louis the Fourteenth]_{200-louis the fourteenth} was flattered by [[his]_{200-louis the fourteenth} courtiers]_{1284-his courtiers} shading [their]_{1284-his courtiers} eyes from the dazzling light of [his]_{200-louis the fourteenth} presence . But nothing short of [her]_186-dixon faithful love for [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} could have made [her]_186-dixon endure the rough independent way in which [all the Milton girls , who made application for [the servant]_{908-the servant} ’s place]_{1285-all the milton girls , who made application for the servant ’s place} , replied to [her]_186-dixon inquiries respecting [their]_{1285-all the milton girls , who made application for the servant ’s place} qualifications . [They]_{1285-all the milton girls , who made application for the servant ’s place} even went the length of questioning [her]_186-dixon back again ; having doubts and fears of [their]_{1285-all the milton girls , who made application for the servant ’s place} own , as to the solvency of [a family who lived in [a house of thirty pounds]_{1288-a house of thirty pounds} a - year]_{1287-a family who lived in a house of thirty pounds a - year} , and yet gave [themselves]_{1287-a family who lived in a house of thirty pounds a - year} airs , and kept [two servants]_{1289-two servants} , [one of [them]_{1285-all the milton girls , who made application for the servant ’s place} so very high and mighty]_{1290-one of them so very high and mighty} . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was no longer looked upon as [Vicar of [Helstone]_8-helstone]_{1291-vicar of helstone} , but as [a man who only spent at a certain rate]_{1292-a man who only spent at a certain rate} . [Margaret]_123-margaret was weary and impatient of the accounts which [Dixon]_186-dixon perpetually brought to [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} of the behaviour of [these would - be servants]_{1293-these would - be servants} . Not but what [Margaret]_123-margaret was repelled by the rough uncourteous manners of [these people]_{1294-these people} ; not but what [she]_123-margaret shrunk with fastidious pride from [their]_{1294-these people} hail - fellow accost , and severely resented [their]_{1294-these people} unconcealed curiosity as to the means and position of [any family who lived in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{1295-any family who lived in milton} , and yet [were not engaged in trade of some kind]_{1296-were not engaged in trade of some kind} . But the more [Margaret]_123-margaret felt impertinence , the more likely [she]_123-margaret was to be silent on the subject ; and , at any rate , if [she]_123-margaret took upon [herself]_123-margaret to make inquiry for [a servant]_{1297-a servant} , [she]_123-margaret could spare [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} the recital of all [her]_123-margaret disappointments and fancied or real insults . [Margaret]_123-margaret accordingly went up and down to [butchers]_{5160-butchers} and [grocers]_1300-grocers , seeking for a nonpareil of [a girl]_{5377-a girl} ; and lowering [her]_123-margaret hopes and expectations every week , as [she]_123-margaret found the difficulty of meeting with [any one in [a manufacturing town who did not prefer the better wages and greater independence of working in [a mill]_{1304-a mill}]_{1303-a manufacturing town who did not prefer the better wages and greater independence of working in a mill}]_{1302-any one in a manufacturing town who did not prefer the better wages and greater independence of working in a mill} . It was something of a trial to [Margaret]_123-margaret to go out by [herself]_123-margaret in [this busy bustling place]_{1305-this busy bustling place} . [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ’s ideas of propriety and [her]_123-margaret own helpless dependence on [others]_715-others , had always made [her]_123-margaret insist that [a footman]_{1307-a footman} should accompany [Edith]_131-edith and [Margaret]_123-margaret , if [they]_1308-their went beyond [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} or [the immediate neighbourhood]_{1309-the immediate neighbourhood} . The limits by which this rule of [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} ’s had circumscribed [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s independence had been silently rebelled against at the time : and [she]_123-margaret had doubly enjoyed the free walks and rambles of [her]_123-margaret forest life from the contrast which [they]_1308-their presented . [She]_123-margaret went along [there]_457-there with a boundless fearless step , that occasionally broke out into a run , if [she]_123-margaret were in a hurry , and occasionally was stilled into perfect repose , as [she]_123-margaret stood listening to , or watching any of the wild creatures who sang in [the leafy courts]_{1312-the leafy courts} , or glanced out with [their]_1308-their keen bright eyes from the low brushwood or tangled furze . It was a trial to come down from such motion or such stillness , only guided by [her]_123-margaret own sweet will , to the even and decorous pace necessary in [streets]_1313-streets . But [she]_123-margaret could have laughed at [herself]_123-margaret for minding this change , if it had not been accompanied by what was a more serious annoyance . [The side of [the town]_{1126-the town} on which [Crampton]_41-crampton lay]_{1314-the side of the town on which crampton lay} was especially [a thoroughfare for [the factory people]_{1317-the factory people}]_{1316-a thoroughfare for the factory people} . In [the back streets]_{1318-the back streets} around [them]_{1317-the factory people} there were [many mills]_{1319-many mills} , out of which poured streams of [men]_806-men and [women]_807-women two or three times a day . Until [Margaret]_123-margaret had learnt the times of [their]_1308-their ingress and egress , [she]_123-margaret was very unfortunate in constantly falling in with [them]_1308-their . [They]_1308-their came rushing along , with bold , fearless faces , and loud laughs and jests , particularly aimed at [all those who appeared to be above [them]_1308-their in rank or station]_{1322-all those who appeared to be above them in rank or station} . The tones of [their]_1308-their unrestrained voices , and [their]_1308-their carelessness of all common rules of street politeness , frightened [Margaret]_123-margaret a little at first . [The girls]_{1323-the girls} , with [their]_{1323-the girls} rough , but not unfriendly freedom , would comment on [her]_123-margaret dress , even touch [her]_123-margaret shawl or gown to ascertain the exact material ; nay , once or twice [she]_123-margaret was asked questions relative to some article which [they]_{1323-the girls} particularly admired . There was such a simple reliance on [her]_123-margaret womanly sympathy with [their]_{1323-the girls} love of dress , and on [her]_123-margaret kindliness , that [she]_123-margaret gladly replied to these inquiries , as soon as [she]_123-margaret understood [them]_{1323-the girls} ; and half smiled back at [their]_{1323-the girls} remarks . [She]_123-margaret did not mind meeting [any number of girls]_{1324-any number of girls} , loud spoken and boisterous though [they]_{1323-the girls} might be . But [she]_123-margaret alternately dreaded and fired up against [the workmen]_{1325-the workmen} , who commented not on [her]_123-margaret dress , but on [her]_123-margaret looks , in the same open , fearless manner . [She]_123-margaret , who had hitherto felt that even the most refined remark on [her]_123-margaret personal appearance was an impertinence , had to endure undisguised admiration from [these outspoken men]_{1326-these outspoken men} . But the very outspokenness marked [their]_{1326-these outspoken men} innocence of any intention to hurt [her]_123-margaret delicacy , as [she]_123-margaret would have perceived if [she]_123-margaret had been less frightened by the disorderly tumult . Out of [her]_123-margaret fright came a flash of indignation which made [her]_123-margaret face scarlet , and [her]_123-margaret dark eyes gather flame , as [she]_123-margaret heard some of [their]_{1326-these outspoken men} speeches . Yet there were other sayings of theirs , which , when [she]_123-margaret reached [the quiet safety of [home]_510-home]_{1327-the quiet safety of home} , amused [her]_123-margaret even while they irritated [her]_123-margaret . For instance , one day , after [she]_123-margaret had passed [a number of men]_{1329-a number of men} , [several of whom had paid [her]_123-margaret the not unusual compliment of wishing [she]_123-margaret was [[their]_{1329-a number of men} sweetheart]_{1331-their sweetheart}]_{1330-several of whom had paid her the not unusual compliment of wishing she was their sweetheart} , [one of [the lingerers]_{1333-the lingerers}]_{1332-one of the lingerers} added , “ [Your]_123-margaret bonny face , [[my]_{1332-one of the lingerers} lass]_{5569-my lass} , makes the day look brighter . ”_{[1332-one of the lingerers]} And another day , as [she]_123-margaret was unconsciously smiling at some passing thought , [she]_123-margaret was addressed by [a poorly - dressed , middle - aged workman]_{1334-a poorly - dressed , middle - aged workman} , with , “ [You]_123-margaret may well smile , [[my]_{1334-a poorly - dressed , middle - aged workman} lass]_{5569-my lass} ; [many a one]_{5571-many a one} would smile to have such a bonny face . ”_{[1334-a poorly - dressed , middle - aged workman]} [This man]_{1335-this man} looked so careworn that [Margaret]_123-margaret could not help giving [him]_{1335-this man} an answering smile , glad to think that [her]_123-margaret looks , such as they were , should have had the power to call up a pleasant thought . [He]_{1335-this man} seemed to understand [her]_123-margaret acknowledging glance , and a silent recognition was established between [them]_1336-them whenever the chances of the day brought [them]_1336-them across [[each other]_{751-each other} ’s paths]_{1338-each other ’s paths} . [They]_1336-them had never exchanged a word ; nothing had been said but that first compliment ; yet somehow [Margaret]_123-margaret looked upon [this man]_{1335-this man} with more interest than upon [any one else in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{1340-any one else in milton} . Once or twice , on Sundays , [she]_123-margaret saw [him]_{1335-this man} walking with [a girl]_{5377-a girl} , evidently [[his]_{1335-this man} daughter]_{840-his daughter} , and , if possible , still more unhealthy than [he]_{1335-this man} was [himself]_{1335-this man} . One day [Margaret]_123-margaret and [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had been as far as [the fields that lay around [the town]_{1126-the town}]_{1344-the fields that lay around the town} ; it was early spring , and [she]_123-margaret had gathered some of the hedge and ditch flowers , dog - violets , lesser celandines , and the like , with an unspoken lament in [her]_123-margaret heart for the sweet profusion of [the South]_{1346-the south} . [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had left [her]_123-margaret to go into [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} upon some business ; and on [the road]_{1348-the road} [home]_510-home [she]_123-margaret met [[her]_123-margaret humble friends]_{1350-her humble friends} . [The girl]_{5516-the girl} looked wistfully at the flowers , and , acting on a sudden impulse , [Margaret]_123-margaret offered them to [her]_{5516-the girl} . [Her]_123-margaret pale blue eyes lightened up as [she]_123-margaret took them , and [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} spoke for [her]_123-margaret . “ Thank [yo]_123-margaret , [Miss. Bessy’ll]_{201-miss. bessy’ll} think a deal o ’ them flowers ; that hoo will ; and [I]_123-margaret shall think a deal o ’ yor kindness . Yo’re not of [this country]_{5572-this country} , [I]_123-margaret reckon ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ No ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , half sighing . “ [I]_123-margaret come from [the South]_{46-the south} — from [Hampshire]_40-hampshire , ”_{[123-margaret]} [she]_123-margaret continued , a little afraid of wounding [his]_{444-her father} consciousness of ignorance , if [she]_123-margaret used a name which [he]_{444-her father} did not understand . “ That ’s beyond [London]_6-london , [I]_123-margaret reckon ? And [I]_123-margaret come fro ’ [Burnleyways]_{47-burnleyways} , and forty miles to th ’ North . And yet , [yo]_{444-her father} see , [North]_{54-the north} and South has both met and made [kind o ’ friends]_{5573-kind o ’ friends} in this big smoky place . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret had slackened [her]_123-margaret pace to a walk alongside of [the man]_{1353-the man} and [[his]_{1353-the man} daughter]_{840-his daughter} , whose steps were regulated by the feebleness of [the latter]_{947-the latter} . [She]_123-margaret now spoke to [the girl]_{5516-the girl} , and there was a sound of tender pity in the tone of [her]_123-margaret voice as [she]_123-margaret did so that went right to the heart of [the father]_{1357-the father} . “ [I]_123-margaret ’m afraid [you]_{5516-the girl} are not very strong . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ No , ”_{[5516-the girl]} said [the girl]_{5516-the girl} , “ nor never will be . ”_{[5516-the girl]} “ Spring is coming , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , as if to suggest pleasant , hopeful thoughts . “ Spring nor summer will do [me]_{5516-the girl} good , ”_{[5516-the girl]} said [the girl]_{5516-the girl} quietly . [Margaret]_123-margaret looked up at [the man]_{1353-the man} , almost expecting some contradiction from [him]_{1353-the man} , or at least some remark that would modify [[his]_{1353-the man} daughter]_{840-his daughter} ’s utter hopelessness . But instead , [he]_{1353-the man} added — “ [I]_{1353-the man} ’m afeared hoo speaks the truth . [I]_{1353-the man} ’m afeared hoo ’s too far gone in a waste . ”_{[1353-the man]} “ [I]_{1353-the man} shall have a spring where [I]_{1353-the man} am boun ’ to , and flowers , and amaranths , and shining robes besides . ”_{[1353-the man]} “ [Poor lass]_{5574-poor lass} , [poor lass]_{5574-poor lass} ! ”_{[444-her father]} said [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} in a low tone . “ [I]_{444-her father} ’m none so sure o ’ that ; but it ’s a comfort to [thee]_{5574-poor lass} , [poor lass]_{5574-poor lass} , [poor lass]_{5574-poor lass} . [Poor father]_{5578-poor father} ! it ’ll be soon . ”_{[444-her father]} [Margaret]_123-margaret was shocked by [his]_{1353-the man} words — shocked but not repelled ; rather attracted and interested . “ Where do [you]_{1353-the man} live ? [I]_{1353-the man} think [we]_5579-we must be [neighbours]_{5580-neighbours} , [we]_5579-we meet so often on [this road]_{5581-this road} . ”_{[1353-the man]} “ [We]_5579-we put up at [nine Frances Street]_{49-nine frances street} , second turn to th ’ left at after [yo’ve]_5582-yo’ve past [th ’ Goulden Dragon]_{5583-th ’ goulden dragon} . ”_{[444-her father]} “ And [your]_{1353-the man} name ? [I]_{1353-the man} must not forget that . ”_{[1353-the man]} “ [I]_{1353-the man} ’m none ashamed o ’ [my]_{1353-the man} name . It ’s [Nicholas Higgins]_202-higgins . [Hoo]_203-hoo ’s called [Bessy Higgins]_204-bessy . Whatten [yo]_{1353-the man} ’ asking for ? ”_{[1353-the man]} [Margaret]_123-margaret was surprised at this last question , for at [Helstone]_8-helstone it would have been an understood thing , after the enquiries [she]_123-margaret had made , that [she]_123-margaret intended to come and call upon [any poor neighbour whose name and habitation [she]_123-margaret had asked for]_{1363-any poor neighbour whose name and habitation she had asked for} . “ [I]_123-margaret thought — [I]_123-margaret meant to come and see [you]_123-margaret . ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret suddenly felt rather shy of offering the visit , without having any reason to give for [her]_123-margaret wish to make it , beyond a kindly interest in [a stranger]_{869-a stranger} . It seemed all at once to take the shape of an impertinence on [her]_123-margaret part ; [she]_123-margaret read this meaning too in [the man]_{1353-the man} ’s eyes . “ [I]_123-margaret ’m none so fond of having [strange folk in [[my]_123-margaret house]_{5585-my house}]_{5584-strange folk in my house} . ”_{[123-margaret]} But then relenting , as [he]_{1353-the man} saw [her]_123-margaret heightened colour , [he]_{1353-the man} added , “ [Yo’re]_123-margaret [a foreigner]_{5586-a foreigner} , as [one]_5094-one may say , and maybe do n’t know [many folk]_{5588-many folk} here , and [yo’ve]_123-margaret given [[my]_{1353-the man} wench]_{5589-my wench} here flowers out of [yo’r]_123-margaret own hand;—yo may come if [yo]_123-margaret like . ”_{[1353-the man]} [Margaret]_123-margaret was half amused , half - nettled at this answer . [She]_123-margaret was not sure if [she]_123-margaret would go where permission was given so like a favour conferred . But when [they]_1366-they came to the turn into [Frances Street]_{49-nine frances street} , [the girl]_{5516-the girl} stopped a minute , and said , “ [Yo’ll]_{5516-the girl} not forget [yo’re]_{5516-the girl} to come and see [us]_1366-they . ”_{[5516-the girl]} “ Aye , aye , ”_{[1357-the father]} said [the father]_{1357-the father} , impatiently , “ hoo’ll come . [Hoo]_5590-hoo ’s a bit set up now , because [hoo]_5590-hoo thinks [I]_{1357-the father} might ha ’ spoken more civilly ; but hoo’ll think better on it , and come . [I]_{1357-the father} can read [her]_{5516-the girl} proud bonny face like a book . Come along , [Bess]_205-bess ; there ’s the mill bell ringing . ”_{[1357-the father]} [Margaret]_123-margaret went [home]_510-home , wondering at [[her]_123-margaret new friends]_{1370-her new friends} , and smiling at [the man]_{1353-the man} ’s insight into what had been passing in [her]_123-margaret mind . From that day [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} became [a brighter place]_{1372-a brighter place} to [her]_123-margaret . It was not the long , bleak sunny days of spring , nor yet was it that time was reconciling [her]_123-margaret to [the town of]_{1373-the town of} [[her]_123-margaret habitation]_{1374-her habitation} . It was that in it [she]_123-margaret had found a human interest . [CHAPTER IX . DRESSING FOR TEA]_{206-chapter ix . dressing for tea} . “ Let [China]_207-china ’s earth , enriched with coloured stains , Pencil’d with gold , and streaked with azure veins , The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf , Or [Mocha]_208-mocha ’s sunburnt berry glad receive . ”_{[209-mrs . barbould]} [MRS . BARBOULD]_{209-mrs . barbould} . The day after this meeting with [Higgins]_202-higgins and [[his]_202-higgins daughter]_{840-his daughter} [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} came [upstairs]_521-upstairs into [the little drawing - room]_{737-the little drawing - room} at an unusual hour . [He]_{134-mr. hale} went up to different objects in [the room]_{567-the room} , as if examining them , but [Margaret]_123-margaret saw that it was merely a nervous trick — a way of putting off something [he]_{134-mr. hale} wished , yet feared to say . Out it came at last — “ [[My]_{142-mrs. hale} dear]_{5418-my dear} ! [I]_{142-mrs. hale} ’ve asked [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} to come to tea to - night . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} was leaning back in [her]_{142-mrs. hale} easy chair , with [her]_{142-mrs. hale} eyes shut , and an expression of pain on [her]_{142-mrs. hale} face which had become habitual to [her]_{142-mrs. hale} of late . But [she]_{142-mrs. hale} roused up into querulousness at this speech of [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} husband]_{594-her husband} ’s . “ [Mr. Thornton!—and]_{210-mr. thornton!—and} to - night ! What in [the world]_{5098-the world} does [the man]_{1353-the man} want to come here for ? And [Dixon]_186-dixon is washing [my]_{142-mrs. hale} muslins and laces , and there is no soft water with these horrid east winds , which [I]_{142-mrs. hale} suppose [we]_5594-we shall have all the year round in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ The wind is veering round , [[my]_{134-mr. hale} dear]_{5418-my dear} , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , looking out at the smoke , which drifted right from the east , only [he]_{134-mr. hale} did not yet understand the points of the compass , and rather arranged them ad libitum according to circumstances . “ Do n’t tell [me]_{142-mrs. hale} ! ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , shuddering up , and wrapping [her]_{142-mrs. hale} shawl about [her]_{142-mrs. hale} still more closely . “ But , east or west wind , [I]_{142-mrs. hale} suppose [this man]_{1335-this man} comes . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ Oh [mamma]_5139-mamma , that shows [you]_5139-mamma never saw [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [He]_{1335-this man} looks like [a person who would enjoy battling with every adverse thing [he]_{1335-this man} could meet with — enemies , winds , or circumstances]_{5598-a person who would enjoy battling with every adverse thing he could meet with — enemies , winds , or circumstances} . The more it rains and blows , the more certain [we]_5594-we are to have [him]_{1335-this man} . But [I]_{142-mrs. hale} ’ll go and help [Dixon]_186-dixon . [I]_{142-mrs. hale} ’m getting to be [a famous clear - starcher]_{5599-a famous clear - starcher} . And [he]_{1335-this man} wo n’t want any amusement beyond talking to [Papa]_139-papa . [Papa]_139-papa , [I]_{142-mrs. hale} am really longing to see [the Pythias]_{211-the pythias} to [[your]_139-papa Damon]_{5600-your damon} . [You]_139-papa know [I]_{142-mrs. hale} never saw [him]_{1335-this man} but once , and then [we]_5594-we were so puzzled to know what to say to [each other]_{751-each other} that [we]_5594-we did not get on particularly well . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ [I]_123-margaret do n’t know that [you]_139-papa would ever like [him]_{1335-this man} , or think [him]_{1335-this man} agreeable , [Margaret]_123-margaret . [He]_{1335-this man} is not [a lady ’s man]_{5602-a lady ’s man} . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret wreathed [her]_123-margaret throat in a scornful curve . “ [I]_123-margaret do n’t particularly admire [ladies ’ men]_{5603-ladies ’ men} , [papa]_528-papa . But [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} comes here as [[your]_139-papa friend]_{5605-your friend} — as one who has appreciated [you]_139-papa ”_{[123-margaret]} — “ [The only person in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{5606-the only person in milton} , ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . “ So [we]_5607-we will give [him]_{179-mr. thornton} a welcome , and some cocoa - nut cakes . [Dixon]_186-dixon will be flattered if [we]_5607-we ask [her]_186-dixon to make some ; and [I]_{142-mrs. hale} will undertake to iron [your]_139-papa caps , [mamma]_5139-mamma . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} Many a time that morning did [Margaret]_123-margaret wish [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} far enough away . [She]_123-margaret had planned other employments for [herself]_123-margaret : a letter to [Edith]_131-edith , a good piece of [Dante]_165-dante , a visit to [the Higginses]_{212-the higginses} . But , instead , [she]_123-margaret ironed away , listening to [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s complaints , and only hoping that by an excess of sympathy [she]_123-margaret might prevent [her]_123-margaret from carrying the recital of [her]_123-margaret sorrows to [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . Every now and then , [Margaret]_123-margaret had to remind [herself]_123-margaret of [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s regard for [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , to subdue the irritation of weariness that was stealing over [her]_123-margaret , and bringing on one of the bad headaches to which [she]_123-margaret had lately become liable . [She]_123-margaret could hardly speak when [she]_123-margaret sat down at last , and told [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} that [she]_123-margaret was no longer [Peggy]_213-peggy [the laundry - maid]_{1382-the laundry - maid} , but [Margaret Hale]_123-margaret [the lady]_{1383-the lady} . [She]_123-margaret meant this speech for a little joke , and was vexed enough with [her]_123-margaret busy tongue when [she]_123-margaret found [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} taking it seriously . “ Yes ! if [any one]_{483-any one} had told [me]_123-margaret , when [I]_123-margaret was [Miss Beresford]_{143-miss beresford} , and [one of [the belles of [the country]_{5128-the country}]_{5611-the belles of the country}]_{5610-one of the belles of the country} , that [a child of mine]_{5613-a child of mine} would have to stand half a day , in [a little poky kitchen]_{5614-a little poky kitchen} , working away like [any servant]_{5615-any servant} , that [we]_5616-we might prepare properly for the reception of [a tradesman]_{5617-a tradesman} , and that [this tradesman]_{5618-this tradesman} should be the only ”_{[123-margaret]} — “ Oh , [mamma]_5139-mamma ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , lifting [herself]_123-margaret up , “ do n’t punish [me]_123-margaret for so careless a speech . [I]_123-margaret do n’t mind ironing , or any kind of work for [you]_5139-mamma and [papa]_528-papa . [I]_123-margaret am [myself]_123-margaret [a born and bred lady]_{5621-a born and bred lady} through it all , even though it comes to scouring a floor , or washing dishes . [I]_123-margaret am tired now , just for a little while ; but in half an hour [I]_123-margaret shall be ready to do the same over again . And as to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s being in trade , why [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ca n’t help that now , [poor fellow]_{5622-poor fellow} . [I]_123-margaret do n’t suppose [his]_{179-mr. thornton} education would fit [him]_{179-mr. thornton} for much else . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret lifted [herself]_123-margaret slowly up , and went to [[her]_123-margaret own room]_{879-her own room} ; for just now [she]_123-margaret could not bear much more . In [[Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s house]_{1386-mr. thornton ’s house} , at this very same time , a similar , yet different scene was going on . [A large - boned lady]_{1387-a large - boned lady} , long past middle age , sat at work in [a grim handsomely - furnished [dining - room]_{1389-dining - room}]_{1388-a grim handsomely - furnished dining - room} . [Her]_{1387-a large - boned lady} features , like [her]_{1387-a large - boned lady} frame , were strong and massive , rather than heavy . [Her]_{1387-a large - boned lady} face moved slowly from one decided expression to another equally decided . There was no great variety in [her]_{1387-a large - boned lady} countenance ; but [those who looked at it once]_{1390-those who looked at it once} , generally looked at it again ; [even [the passers by]_{1392-the passers by} in [the street]_{1105-the street}]_{1391-even the passers by in the street} , half - turned [their]_{1392-the passers by} heads to gaze an instant longer at [the firm , severe , dignified woman]_{1394-the firm , severe , dignified woman} , who never gave way in [street]_1395-street - courtesy , or paused in [her]_{1387-a large - boned lady} straight - onward course to the clearly defined end which [she]_{1387-a large - boned lady} proposed to [herself]_{1387-a large - boned lady} . [She]_{1387-a large - boned lady} was handsomely dressed in stout black silk , of which not a thread was worn or discoloured . [She]_{1387-a large - boned lady} was mending a large , long table - cloth of the finest texture , holding it up against the light occasionally to discover thin places , which required [her]_{1387-a large - boned lady} delicate care . There was not a book about in [the room]_{567-the room} , with the exception of [Matthew Henry]_{215-matthew henry} ’s Bible commentaries , six volumes of which lay in the centre of the massive side - board , flanked by a tea - urn on one side , and a lamp on the other . In [some remote apartment]_{1397-some remote apartment} , there was exercise upon the piano going on . [Someone]_1398-someone was practising up a morceau de salon , playing it very rapidly , every third note , on an average , being either indistinct , or wholly missed out , and the loud chords at the end being half of them false , but not the less satisfactory to [the performer]_{1399-the performer} . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} heard a step , like [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} own in its decisive character , pass the dining - room door . “ [John]_157-john ! Is that [you]_157-john ? ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} [[Her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} opened the door , and showed [himself]_{1400-her son} . “ What has brought [you]_157-john [home]_510-home so early ? [I]_{1400-her son} thought [you]_157-john were going to tea with [that friend of [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s]_{5624-that friend of mr. bell ’s} ; that [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ? ”_{[1400-her son]} “ So [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} am , [mother]_445-mother . [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} am come [home]_510-home to dress ! ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} “ Dress ! humph ! When [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} was [a girl]_{5377-a girl} , [young men]_{5628-young men} were satisfied with dressing once in a day . Why should [you]_157-john dress to go and take a cup of tea with [an old parson]_{5629-an old parson} ? ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} “ [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} is [a gentleman]_{5318-a gentleman} , and [[his]_{134-mr. hale} wife]_{592-his wife} and [daughter]_{5632-daughter} are [ladies]_5093-ladies . ”_{[1400-her son]} “ [Wife]_5634-wife and [daughter]_{5632-daughter} ! Do [they]_5093-ladies teach too ? What do [they]_5093-ladies do ? [You]_157-john have never mentioned [them]_5093-ladies . ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} “ No ! [mother]_445-mother , because [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} have never seen [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ; [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} have only seen [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} for half an hour . ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} “ Take care [you]_157-john do n’t get caught by [a penniless girl]_{5637-a penniless girl} , [John]_157-john . ”_{[1400-her son]} “ [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} am not easily caught , [mother]_445-mother , as [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} think [you]_445-mother know . But [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} must not have [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} spoken of in that way , which , [you]_445-mother know , is offensive to [me]_{216-mrs. thornton} . [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} never was aware of [any young lady]_{5639-any young lady} trying to catch [me]_{216-mrs. thornton} yet , nor do [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} believe that [any one]_{483-any one} has ever given [themselves]_{483-any one} that useless trouble . ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} did not choose to yield the point to [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} ; or else [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} had , in general , pride enough for [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} sex . “ Well ! [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} only say , take care . Perhaps [[our]_5641-our Milton girls]_{5642-our milton girls} have too much spirit and good feeling to go angling after [husbands]_{5643-husbands} ; but this [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} comes out of [the aristocratic counties]_{5644-the aristocratic counties} , where , if all tales be true , [rich husbands]_{5645-rich husbands} are reckoned prizes . ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s brow contracted , and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} came a step forward into [the room]_{567-the room} . “ [Mother]_445-mother ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} ( with a short scornful laugh ) , “ [you]_445-mother will make [me]_{179-mr. thornton} confess . The only time [I]_{179-mr. thornton} saw [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , [she]_{187-miss hale} treated [me]_{179-mr. thornton} with a haughty civility which had a strong flavour of contempt in it . [She]_{187-miss hale} held [herself]_{187-miss hale} aloof from [me]_{179-mr. thornton} as if [she]_{187-miss hale} had been [a queen]_{5647-a queen} , and [I]_{179-mr. thornton} [[her]_{187-miss hale} humble , unwashed vassal]_{5648-her humble , unwashed vassal} . Be easy , [mother]_445-mother . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ No ! [I]_1403-i am not easy nor content either . What business had [she]_{187-miss hale} , [[a renegade clergyman]_{5650-a renegade clergyman} ’s daughter]_{5651-a renegade clergyman ’s daughter} , to turn up [her]_{187-miss hale} nose at [you]_{179-mr. thornton} ! [I]_1403-i would dress for none of [them]_5652-them — a saucy set ! if [I]_1403-i were [you]_{179-mr. thornton} . ”_[1403-i] As [he]_1403-i was leaving [the room]_{567-the room} [he]_1403-i said : — “ [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} is good , and gentle , and learned . [He]_{134-mr. hale} is not saucy . As for [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , [I]_1403-i will tell [you]_{179-mr. thornton} what [she]_{142-mrs. hale} is like to - night , if [you]_{179-mr. thornton} care to hear . ”_[1403-i] [He]_1403-i shut the door , and was gone . “ Despise [[my]_1403-i son]_{5653-my son} ! treat [him]_{5653-my son} as [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} vassal]_{5654-her vassal} , indeed ! [Humph]_217-humph ! [I]_1403-i should like to know where [she]_{142-mrs. hale} could find such another ! [Boy]_5655-boy and [man]_633-man , [he]_{5653-my son} ’s the noblest , stoutest heart [I]_1403-i ever knew . [I]_1403-i do n’t care if [I]_1403-i am [[his]_{5653-my son} mother]_{5657-his mother} ; [I]_1403-i can see what ’s what , and not be blind . [I]_1403-i know what [Fanny]_218-fanny is ; and [I]_1403-i know what [John]_157-john is . Despise [him]_157-john ! [I]_1403-i hate [her]_218-fanny ! ”_[1403-i] [CHAPTER X. WROUGHT IRON AND GOLD]_{219-chapter x. wrought iron and gold} . “ [We]_5658-we are the trees whom shaking fastens more . ”_{[220-george herbert]} [GEORGE HERBERT]_{220-george herbert} . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} left [the house]_{460-the house} without coming into [the dining - room]_{458-the dining - room} again . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was rather late , and walked rapidly out to [Crampton]_41-crampton . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was anxious not to slight [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} new friend]_{1407-his new friend} by any disrespectful unpunctuality . The church - clock struck half - past seven as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} stood at the door awaiting [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s slow movements ; always doubly tardy when [she]_186-dixon had to degrade [herself]_186-dixon by answering the door - bell . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was ushered into [the little drawing - room]_{737-the little drawing - room} , and kindly greeted by [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , who led [him]_{179-mr. thornton} up to [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} wife]_{592-his wife} , whose pale face , and shawl - draped figure made a silent excuse for the cold languor of [her]_{592-his wife} greeting . [Margaret]_123-margaret was lighting the lamp when [he]_{179-mr. thornton} entered , for the darkness was coming on . The lamp threw a pretty light into the centre of [the dusky room]_{1410-the dusky room} , from which , with country habits , they did not exclude the night - skies , and the outer darkness of air . Somehow , [that room]_{1411-that room} contrasted itself with [the one [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had lately left]_{1412-the one he had lately left} ; handsome , ponderous , with no sign of female habitation , except in [the one spot where [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} sate , and no convenience for any other employment than eating and drinking]_{1413-the one spot where his mother sate , and no convenience for any other employment than eating and drinking} . To be sure , it was [a dining - room]_{1415-a dining - room} ; [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} preferred to sit in [it]_{1415-a dining - room} ; and [her]_{5657-his mother} will was a household law . But [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} was not like this . [It]_{472-the drawing - room} was twice — twenty times as fine ; not one quarter as comfortable . Here were no mirrors , not even a scrap of glass to reflect the light , and answer the same purpose as water in a landscape ; no gilding ; a warm , sober breadth of colouring , well relieved by the dear old Helstone chintz - curtains and chair covers . An open davenport stood in the window opposite the door ; in the other there was a stand , with a tall white china vase , from which drooped wreaths of English ivy , pale green birch , and copper - coloured beech - leaves . Pretty baskets of work stood about in different places : and books , not cared for on account of their binding solely , lay on one table , as if recently put down . Behind the door was another table decked out for tea , with a white table - cloth , on which flourished the cocoa - nut cakes , and a basket piled with oranges and ruddy American apples , heaped on leaves . It appeared to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} that all these graceful cares were habitual to [the family]_{1418-the family} ; and especially of a piece with [Margaret]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret stood by the tea - table in a light - coloured muslin gown , which had a good deal of pink about it . [She]_123-margaret looked as if [she]_123-margaret was not attending to the conversation , but solely busy with the tea - cups , among which [her]_123-margaret round ivory hands moved with pretty , noiseless , daintiness . [She]_123-margaret had a bracelet on one taper arm , which would fall down over [her]_123-margaret round wrist . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} watched the replacing of this troublesome ornament with far more attention than [he]_{179-mr. thornton} listened to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} . It seemed as if it fascinated [him]_{179-mr. thornton} to see [her]_123-margaret push it up impatiently until it tightened [her]_123-margaret soft flesh ; and then to mark the loosening — the fall . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} could almost have exclaimed—“There it goes again ! ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} There was so little left to be done after [he]_{179-mr. thornton} arrived at the preparation for tea , that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was almost sorry the obligation of eating and drinking came so soon to prevent [him]_{179-mr. thornton} watching [Margaret]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret handed [him]_{179-mr. thornton} [his]_{179-mr. thornton} cup of tea with the proud air of [an unwilling slave]_{1420-an unwilling slave} ; but [her]_123-margaret eye caught the moment when [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was ready for another cup ; and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} almost longed to ask [her]_123-margaret to do for [him]_{179-mr. thornton} what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} saw [her]_123-margaret compelled to do for [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , who took [her]_123-margaret little finger and thumb in [his]_{444-her father} masculine hand , and made them serve as sugar - tongues . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} saw [her]_123-margaret beautiful eyes lifted to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , full of light , half - laughter , and half - love , as this bit of pantomime went on between [the two]_{746-the two} , unobserved as [they]_{746-the two} fancied , by any . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s head still ached , as the paleness of [her]_123-margaret complexion , and [her]_123-margaret silence might have testified ; but [she]_123-margaret was resolved to throw [herself]_123-margaret into the breach , if there was any long untoward pause , rather than that [[[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s friend]_{1425-her father ’s friend} , [pupil]_1426-pupil , and [guest]_1427-guest should have cause to think [himself]_{444-her father} in any way neglected . But the conversation went on ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret drew into a corner , near [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} , with [her]_123-margaret work , after the tea - things were taken away ; and felt that [she]_123-margaret might let [her]_123-margaret thoughts roam , without fear of being suddenly wanted to fill up a gap . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} and [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} were both absorbed in the continuation of some object which had been started at [their]_{746-the two} last meeting . [Margaret]_123-margaret was recalled to a sense of the present by some trivial , low - spoken remark of [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s ; and on suddenly looking up from [her]_123-margaret work , [her]_123-margaret eye was caught by the difference of outward appearance between [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , as betokening such distinctly opposite natures . [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} was of slight figure , which made [him]_{444-her father} appear taller than [he]_{444-her father} really was , when not contrasted , as at this time , with the tall , massive frame of another . The lines in [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s face were soft and waving , with a frequent undulating kind of trembling movement passing over them , showing every fluctuating emotion ; the eyelids were large and arched , giving to the eyes a peculiar languid beauty which was almost feminine . The brows were finely arched , but were by the very size of the dreamy lids , raised to a considerable distance from the eyes . Now , in [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s face the straight brows fell low over the clear , deep - set , earnest eyes , which without being unpleasantly sharp , seemed intent enough to penetrate into the very heart and core of what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was looking at . The lines in the face were few but firm , as if they were carved in marble , and lay principally about the lips , which were slightly compressed , over a set of teeth so faultless and beautiful as to give the effect of sudden sunlight when the rare bright smile , coming in an instant and shining out of the eyes , changed the whole look from the severe and resolved expression of [a man]_{940-a man} ready to do and dare everything , to the keen , honest , enjoyment of the moment , which is seldom shown so fearlessly and instantaneously except by [children]_{1434-children} . [Margaret]_123-margaret liked this smile ; it was the first thing [she]_123-margaret had admired in [this new friend of [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s]_{1435-this new friend of her father ’s} ; and the opposition of character , shown in all these details of appearance [she]_123-margaret had just been noticing , seemed to explain the attraction [they]_1437-they evidently felt towards [each other]_{751-each other} . [She]_123-margaret rearranged [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s worsted - work , and fell back into [her]_123-margaret own thoughts — as completely forgotten by [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} as if [she]_123-margaret had not been in [the room]_{567-the room} , so thoroughly was [he]_{179-mr. thornton} occupied in explaining to [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} the magnificent power , yet delicate adjustment of the might of the steam - hammer , which was recalling to [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} some of the wonderful stories of [subservient genii in the Arabian Nights]_{1441-subservient genii in the arabian nights} — one moment stretching from earth to sky and filling all the width of the horizon , at the next obediently compressed into a vase small enough to be borne in the hand of [a child]_{540-a child} . “ And this imagination of power , this practical realisation of a gigantic thought , came out of [one man]_{5659-one man} ’s brain in [[our]_5660-our good town]_{5661-our good town} . [That very man]_{5662-that very man} has it within [him]_{5662-that very man} to mount , step by step , on each wonder [he]_{5662-that very man} achieves to higher marvels still . And [I]_{444-her father} ’ll be bound to say , [we]_5660-our have [many among [us]_5660-our who , if [he]_{5662-that very man} were gone]_{5663-many among us who , if he were gone} , could spring into the breach and carry on the war which compels , and shall compel , all material power to yield to science . ”_{[444-her father]} “ [Your]_{444-her father} boast reminds [me]_{444-her father} of the old lines — ‘ [I]_{444-her father} ’ve [a hundred captains in [England]_9-england]_{5664-a hundred captains in england} , ’ [he]_{444-her father} said , ‘ As good as ever was [he]_{5662-that very man} . ’ ”_{[444-her father]} At [[her]_1443-her father]_{444-her father} ’s quotation [Margaret]_123-margaret looked suddenly up , with inquiring wonder in [her]_1443-her eyes . How in [the world]_{5098-the world} had [they]_1446-they got from the cog - wheels to [Chevy Chace]_{52-chevy chace} ? “ It is no boast of [mine]_{179-mr. thornton} , ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} replied [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ; “ it is plain matter - of - fact . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} wo n’t deny that [I]_{179-mr. thornton} am proud of belonging to [a town]_{5107-a town} — or perhaps [I]_{179-mr. thornton} should rather say [a district]_{5666-a district} — the necessities of which give birth to such grandeur of conception . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} would rather be [a man toiling , suffering — nay , failing and successless]_{5667-a man toiling , suffering — nay , failing and successless} — here , than lead a dull prosperous life in the old worn grooves of what [you]_5668-you call [more aristocratic society down in [the South]_{1346-the south}]_{5669-more aristocratic society down in the south} , with [their]_{5669-more aristocratic society down in the south} slow days of careless ease . [One]_5094-one may be clogged with honey and unable to rise and fly . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ [You]_5668-you are mistaken , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , roused by the aspersion on [[her]_123-margaret beloved [South]_{46-the south}]_{1447-her beloved south} to a fond vehemence of defence , that brought the colour into [her]_123-margaret cheeks and the angry tears into [her]_123-margaret eyes . “ [You]_5668-you do not know anything about [the South]_{46-the south} . If there is less adventure or less progress — [I]_123-margaret suppose [I]_123-margaret must not say less excitement — from the gambling spirit of trade , which seems requisite to force out these wonderful inventions , there is less suffering also . [I]_123-margaret see [men here]_{5672-men here} going about in [the streets]_{1065-the streets} [who look ground down by some pinching sorrow or care]_{5674-who look ground down by some pinching sorrow or care} — who are not only [sufferers]_{5675-sufferers} but [haters]_5676-haters . Now , in [the South]_{46-the south} [we]_5677-we have [[our]_5677-we poor]_{5678-our poor} , but there is not that terrible expression in [their]_{5678-our poor} countenances of a sullen sense of injustice which [I]_123-margaret see here . [You]_1448-he do not know [the South]_{1346-the south} , [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , ”_{[123-margaret]} [she]_123-margaret concluded , collapsing into a determined silence , and angry with [herself]_123-margaret for having said so much . “ And may [I]_1448-he say [you]_123-margaret do not know [the North]_{54-the north} ? ”_[1448-he] asked [he]_1448-he , with an inexpressible gentleness in [his]_1448-he tone , as [he]_1448-he saw that [he]_1448-he had really hurt [her]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret continued resolutely silent ; yearning after the lovely haunts [she]_123-margaret had left far away in [Hampshire]_40-hampshire , with a passionate longing that made [her]_123-margaret feel [her]_123-margaret voice would be unsteady and trembling if [she]_123-margaret spoke . “ At any rate , [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , “ [you]_{179-mr. thornton} will allow that [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} is [a much more smoky , dirty town]_{5680-a much more smoky , dirty town} than [you]_{179-mr. thornton} will ever meet with in [the South]_{46-the south} . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ [I]_{179-mr. thornton} ’m afraid [I]_{179-mr. thornton} must give up [its]_{179-mr. thornton} cleanliness , ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} said [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , with the quick gleaming smile . “ But [we]_5681-we are bidden by parliament to burn [our]_5681-we own smoke ; so [I]_{179-mr. thornton} suppose , like [good little children]_{5682-good little children} , [we]_5681-we shall do as [we]_5681-we are bid — some time . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ But [I]_{134-mr. hale} think [you]_{179-mr. thornton} told [me]_{134-mr. hale} [you]_{179-mr. thornton} had altered [[your]_{179-mr. thornton} chimneys]_{5683-your chimneys} so as to consume the smoke , did [you]_{179-mr. thornton} not ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} asked [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “ [Mine]_{134-mr. hale} were altered by [my]_{134-mr. hale} own will , before parliament meddled with the affair . It was an immediate outlay , but it repays [me]_{134-mr. hale} in the saving of coal . [I]_{134-mr. hale} ’m not sure whether [I]_{134-mr. hale} should have done it , if [I]_{134-mr. hale} had waited until the act was passed . At any rate , [I]_{134-mr. hale} should have waited to be informed against and fined , and given all the trouble in yielding that [I]_{134-mr. hale} legally could . But all laws which depend for [their]_{5683-your chimneys} enforcement upon [informers]_{5684-informers} and fines , become inert from the odiousness of the machinery . [I]_{134-mr. hale} doubt if there has been a chimney in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} informed against for five years past , although [some]_5321-some are constantly sending out one - third of [their]_5321-some coal in what is called here unparliamentary smoke . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ [I]_{142-mrs. hale} only know it is impossible to keep the muslin blinds clean here above a week together ; and at Helstone [we]_5686-we have had them up for a month or more , and they have not looked dirty at the end of that time . And as for hands — [Margaret]_123-margaret , how many times did [you]_123-margaret say [you]_123-margaret had washed [your]_123-margaret hands this morning before twelve o’clock ? Three times , was it not ? ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ Yes , [mamma]_5139-mamma . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ [You]_123-margaret seem to have a strong objection to acts of parliament and all legislation affecting [your]_123-margaret mode of management down here at [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “ Yes , [I]_{134-mr. hale} have ; and [many others]_{956-many others} have as well . And with justice , [I]_{134-mr. hale} think . The whole machinery — [I]_{134-mr. hale} do n’t mean the wood and iron machinery now — of the cotton trade is so new that it is no wonder if it does not work well in every part all at once . Seventy years ago what was it ? And now what it is not ? Raw , crude materials came together ; [men of the same level , as regarded education and station]_{5689-men of the same level , as regarded education and station} , took suddenly the different position of [masters]_686-masters and [men]_806-men , owing to [the motherwit]_{5692-the motherwit} , as regarded opportunities and probabilities , which distinguished [some]_5321-some , and made [them]_5321-some far - seeing as to what great future lay concealed in that rude model of [Sir Richard Arkwright]_{221-frederick} ’s . The rapid development of what might be called a new trade , gave [those early masters]_{5694-those early masters} enormous power of wealth and command . [I]_{134-mr. hale} do n’t mean merely over [the workmen]_{1325-the workmen} ; [I]_{134-mr. hale} mean over [purchasers]_{5696-purchasers} — over [the whole world]_{5697-the whole world} ’s market . Why , [I]_{134-mr. hale} may give [you]_5698-you , as an instance , an advertisement , inserted not fifty years ago in a Milton paper , that so - and - so ( one of [the half - dozen calico - printers of the time]_{5699-the half - dozen calico - printers of the time} ) would close [[his]_{221-frederick} warehouse]_{5484-his warehouse} at noon each day ; therefore , that [all purchasers]_{5701-all purchasers} must come before that hour . Fancy [a man]_{940-a man} dictating in this manner the time when [he]_{940-a man} would sell and when [he]_{940-a man} would not sell . Now , [I]_{134-mr. hale} believe , if [a good customer]_{5703-a good customer} chose to come at midnight , [I]_{134-mr. hale} should get up , and stand hat in hand to receive [his]_{5703-a good customer} orders . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s lip curled , but somehow [she]_123-margaret was compelled to listen ; [she]_123-margaret could no longer abstract [herself]_123-margaret in [her]_123-margaret own thoughts . “ [I]_123-margaret only name such things to show what almost unlimited power [the manufacturers]_{853-the manufacturers} had about the beginning of this century . [The men]_{5458-the men} were rendered dizzy by it . Because [a man]_{940-a man} was successful in [his]_{940-a man} ventures , there was no reason that in all other things [his]_{940-a man} mind should be well - balanced . On the contrary , [his]_{940-a man} sense of justice , and [his]_{940-a man} simplicity , were often utterly smothered under the glut of wealth that came down upon [him]_{940-a man} ; and [they]_{853-the manufacturers} tell strange tales of the wild extravagance of living indulged in on gala - days by [those early cotton - lords]_{5707-those early cotton - lords} . There can be no doubt , too , of the tyranny [they]_{853-the manufacturers} exercised over [[their]_{853-the manufacturers} work - people]_{5708-their work - people} . [You]_5709-you know the proverb , [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , ‘ Set [a beggar]_{5710-a beggar} on horseback , and [he]_{5710-a beggar} ’ll ride to the devil,’—well , [some of [these early manufacturers]_{5712-these early manufacturers}]_{5711-some of these early manufacturers} did ride to the devil in a magnificent style — crushing human bone and flesh under [their]_{5711-some of these early manufacturers} horses ’ hoofs without remorse . But by - and - by came a reaction ; there were more [factories]_{5371-factories} , more [masters]_686-masters ; [more men]_{5715-more men} were wanted . The power of [masters]_686-masters and [men]_806-men became more evenly balanced ; and now the battle is pretty fairly waged between [us]_5718-our . [We]_5718-our will hardly submit to the decision of [an umpire]_{5719-an umpire} , much less to the interference of [a meddler]_{5720-a meddler} with only a smattering of the knowledge of the real facts of the case , even though [that meddler]_{5721-that meddler} be called [the High Court of Parliament]_{5722-the high court of parliament} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Is there necessity for calling it a battle between [the two classes]_{5723-the two classes} ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} asked [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} know , from [your]_{134-mr. hale} using the term , it is one which gives a true idea of the real state of things to [your]_{134-mr. hale} mind . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ It is true ; and [I]_123-margaret believe it to be as much a necessity as that prudent wisdom and good conduct are always opposed to , and doing battle with ignorance and improvidence . It is one of the great beauties of [our]_5718-our system , that [a working - man]_{5724-a working - man} may raise [himself]_{5724-a working - man} into the power and position of [a master]_{5725-a master} by [his]_{5724-a working - man} own exertions and behaviour ; that , in fact , [every one who rules [himself]_{5726-every one who rules himself to decency and sobriety of conduct , and attention to his duties} to decency and sobriety of conduct , and attention to [his]_{5726-every one who rules himself to decency and sobriety of conduct , and attention to his duties} duties]_{5726-every one who rules himself to decency and sobriety of conduct , and attention to his duties} , comes over to [our]_5718-our ranks ; it may not be always as [a master]_{5725-a master} , but as [an overlooker]_{5728-an overlooker} , [a cashier]_{5729-a cashier} , [a book - keeper]_{5730-a book - keeper} , [a clerk]_{5731-a clerk} , [one on the side of authority and order]_{5732-one on the side of authority and order} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [You]_{134-mr. hale} consider all who are unsuccessful in raising [themselves]_{5733-themselves} in [the world]_{5098-the world} , from whatever cause , as [[your]_{134-mr. hale} enemies]_{5735-your enemies} , then , if [I]_123-margaret understand [you]_{134-mr. hale} rightly , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , in a clear , cold voice . “ As [[their]_{5735-your enemies} own enemies]_{5736-their own enemies} , certainly , ”_[1449-i] said [he]_1449-i , quickly , not a little piqued by the haughty disapproval [her]_123-margaret form of expression and tone of speaking implied . But , in a moment , [his]_1449-i straightforward honesty made [him]_1449-i feel that [his]_1449-i words were but a poor and quibbling answer to what [she]_123-margaret had said , and , be [she]_123-margaret as scornful as [she]_123-margaret liked , it was a duty [he]_1449-i owed to [himself]_1449-i to explain , as truly as [he]_1449-i could , what [he]_1449-i did mean . Yet it was very difficult to separate [her]_123-margaret interpretation , and keep it distinct from [his]_1449-i meaning . [He]_1449-i could best have illustrated what [he]_1449-i wanted to say by telling [them]_1450-them something of [his]_1449-i own life ; but was it not too personal a subject to speak about to [strangers]_{1451-strangers} ? Still , it was the simple straightforward way of explaining [his]_1449-i meaning ; so , putting aside the touch of shyness that brought a momentary flush of colour into [his]_1449-i dark cheek , [he]_1449-i said : “ [I]_1449-i am not speaking without book . Sixteen years ago , [[my]_1449-i father]_{5535-my father} died under very miserable circumstances . [I]_1449-i was taken from [school]_1247-school , and had to become [a man]_{940-a man} ( as well as [I]_1449-i could ) in a few days . [I]_1449-i had such [a mother]_{5740-a mother} as [few are blest with]_{5741-few are blest with} ; [a woman of strong power , and firm resolve]_{5742-a woman of strong power , and firm resolve} . [We]_5743-we went into [a small country town]_{5744-a small country town} , where living was cheaper than in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , and where [I]_1449-i got employment in [[a draper]_{5745-a draper} ’s shop]_{5746-a draper ’s shop} ( [a capital place , by the way , for obtaining a knowledge of goods )]_{5747-a capital place , by the way , for obtaining a knowledge of goods )} . Week by week , [our]_5743-we income came to fifteen shillings , out of which [three people]_{5748-three people} had to be kept . [[My]_1449-i mother]_{5749-my mother} managed so that [I]_1449-i put by three out of these fifteen shillings regularly . This made the beginning ; this taught [me]_1449-i self - denial . Now that [I]_1449-i am able to afford [[my]_1449-i mother]_{5749-my mother} such comforts as [her]_{5749-my mother} age , rather than [her]_{5749-my mother} own wish , requires , [I]_1449-i thank [her]_{5749-my mother} silently on each occasion for the early training [she]_{5749-my mother} gave [me]_1449-i . Now when [I]_1449-i feel that in [my]_1449-i own case it is no good luck , nor merit , nor talent,—but simply the habits of life which taught [me]_1449-i to despise indulgences not thoroughly earned,—indeed , never to think twice about [them,—I]_{5751-them,—i} believe that this suffering , which [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} says is impressed on the countenances of [the people of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{5752-the people of milton} , is but the natural punishment of dishonestly - enjoyed pleasure , at some former period of [their]_{5752-the people of milton} lives . [I]_1449-i do not look on [self - indulgent , sensual people]_{5753-self - indulgent , sensual people} as worthy of [my]_1449-i hatred ; [I]_1449-i simply look upon [them]_{5753-self - indulgent , sensual people} with contempt for [their]_{5753-self - indulgent , sensual people} poorness of character . ”_[1449-i] “ But [you]_1449-i have the rudiments of a good education , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} remarked [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “ The quick zest with which [you]_1449-i are now reading [Homer]_222-homer , shows [me]_{134-mr. hale} that [you]_1449-i do not come to it as an unknown book : [you]_1449-i have read it before , and are only recalling [your]_1449-i old knowledge . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ That is true,—I had blundered along it at [school]_1247-school ; [I]_1449-i dare say , [I]_1449-i was even considered a pretty fair classic in those days , though [my]_1449-i Latin and Greek have slipt away from [me]_1449-i since . But [I]_1449-i ask [you]_1449-i , what preparation were [they]_5755-they for such a life as [I]_1449-i had to lead ? None at all . Utterly none at all . On the point of education , [any man who can read and write]_{5756-any man who can read and write} starts fair with [me]_1449-i in the amount of really useful knowledge that [I]_1449-i had at that time . ”_[1449-i] “ Well ! [I]_{134-mr. hale} do n’t agree with [you]_1449-i . But there [I]_{134-mr. hale} am perhaps somewhat of [a pedant]_{5757-a pedant} . Did not the recollection of the heroic simplicity of the Homeric life nerve [you]_1449-i up ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Not one bit ! ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} exclaimed [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , laughing . “ [I]_{179-mr. thornton} was too busy to think about [any dead people]_{5758-any dead people} , with the living pressing alongside of [me]_{179-mr. thornton} , neck to neck , in the struggle for bread . Now that [I]_{179-mr. thornton} have [[my]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5749-my mother} safe in the quiet peace that becomes [her]_{5749-my mother} age , and duly rewards [her]_{5749-my mother} former exertions , [I]_{179-mr. thornton} can turn to all that old narration and thoroughly enjoy it . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} dare say , [my]_{134-mr. hale} remark came from the professional feeling of there being nothing like leather , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} replied [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . When [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} rose up to go away , after shaking hands with [Mr.]_1452-mr. and [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} made an advance to [Margaret]_123-margaret to wish [her]_123-margaret good - bye in a similar manner . It was the frank familiar custom of [the place]_{657-the place} ; but [Margaret]_123-margaret was not prepared for it . [She]_123-margaret simply bowed [her]_123-margaret farewell ; although the instant [she]_123-margaret saw the hand , half put out , quickly drawn back , [she]_123-margaret was sorry [she]_123-margaret had not been aware of the intention . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , however , knew nothing of [her]_123-margaret sorrow , and , drawing [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} up to [his]_{179-mr. thornton} full height , walked off , muttering as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} left [the house]_{460-the house} — “ [A more proud , disagreeable girl]_{5760-a more proud , disagreeable girl} [I]_{179-mr. thornton} never saw . Even [her]_{5760-a more proud , disagreeable girl} great beauty is blotted out of [one]_5094-one ’s memory by [her]_{5760-a more proud , disagreeable girl} scornful ways . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} CHAPTER XI . FIRST IMPRESSIONS . “ There ’s iron , [they]_5762-they say , in all [our]_5763-our blood , And a grain or two perhaps is good ; But [his]_{179-mr. thornton} , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} makes [me]_223-anon harshly feel , Has got a little too much of steel . ”_[223-anon] [ANON]_223-anon . “ [Margaret]_123-margaret ! ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} as [he]_{134-mr. hale} returned from showing [[his]_{134-mr. hale} guest]_{771-his guest} [downstairs]_{474-downstairs} ; “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} could not help watching [your]_123-margaret face with some anxiety , when [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} made [his]_{179-mr. thornton} confession of having been [a shop - boy]_{5764-a shop - boy} . [I]_{134-mr. hale} knew it all along from [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ; so [I]_{134-mr. hale} was aware of what was coming ; but [I]_{134-mr. hale} half expected to see [you]_123-margaret get up and leave [the room]_{567-the room} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Oh , [papa]_528-papa ! [you]_528-papa do n’t mean that [you]_528-papa thought [me]_{469-her mother} so silly ? [I]_{469-her mother} really liked that account of [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} better than anything else [he]_{179-mr. thornton} said . Everything else revolted [me]_{469-her mother} , from its hardness ; but [he]_{179-mr. thornton} spoke about [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} so simply — with so little of the pretence that makes the vulgarity of [shop - people]_{5767-shop - people} , and with such tender respect for [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} , that [I]_{469-her mother} was less likely to leave [the room]_{567-the room} then than when [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was boasting about [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , as if there was not [such another place in [the world]_{5098-the world}]_{5770-such another place in the world} ; or quietly professing to despise [people]_617-people for careless , wasteful improvidence , without ever seeming to think it [his]_{179-mr. thornton} duty to try to make [them]_617-people different,—to give [them]_617-people anything of the training which [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} gave [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , and to which [he]_{179-mr. thornton} evidently owes [his]_{179-mr. thornton} position , whatever that may be . No ! [his]_{179-mr. thornton} statement of having been [a shop - boy]_{5764-a shop - boy} was the thing [I]_{469-her mother} liked best of all . ”_{[469-her mother]} “ [I]_{469-her mother} am surprised at [you]_1457-you , [Margaret]_123-margaret , ”_{[469-her mother]} said [[her]_1457-you mother]_{469-her mother} . “ [[You]_1457-you who were always accusing [people]_617-people of being shoppy at [Helstone]_8-helstone]_{5775-you who were always accusing people of being shoppy at helstone} ! [I]_{469-her mother} do n’t think , [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , [you]_{134-mr. hale} have done quite right in introducing [such a person]_{5777-such a person} to [us]_5778-us without telling [us]_5778-us what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had been . [I]_{469-her mother} really was very much afraid of showing [him]_{179-mr. thornton} how much shocked [I]_{469-her mother} was at some parts of what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} said . [[His]_{179-mr. thornton} father]_{5779-his father} ‘ dying in miserable circumstances . ’ Why it might have been in [the workhouse]_{5780-the workhouse} . ”_{[469-her mother]} “ [I]_{594-her husband} am not sure it was not worse than being in [the workhouse]_{5780-the workhouse} , ”_{[594-her husband]} replied [[her]_1459-her husband]_{594-her husband} . “ [I]_{594-her husband} heard a good deal of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} previous life from [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} before [we]_5778-us came [here]_5144-here ; and as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} has told [you]_5783-you a part , [I]_{594-her husband} will fill up what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} left out . [[His]_{179-mr. thornton} father]_{5779-his father} speculated wildly , failed , and then killed [himself]_{5779-his father} , because [he]_{5779-his father} could not bear the disgrace . All [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} former friends]_{5785-his former friends} shrunk from the disclosures that had to be made of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} dishonest gambling — wild , hopeless struggles , made with [other people]_{5786-other people} ’s money , to regain [his]_{179-mr. thornton} own moderate portion of wealth . [No one]_{535-no one} came forward to help [the mother]_{5788-the mother} and [this boy]_{5789-this boy} . There was [another child]_{5790-another child} , [I]_{594-her husband} believe , [a girl]_{5377-a girl} ; too young to earn money , but of course [she]_{5377-a girl} had to be kept . At least , [no friend]_{5792-no friend} came forward immediately , and [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} is not one , [I]_{594-her husband} fancy , to wait till [tardy kindness]_{224-tardy kindness} comes to find [her]_{5377-a girl} out . So [they]_5793-they left [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [I]_{594-her husband} knew [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had gone into [a shop]_{5794-a shop} , and that [his]_{179-mr. thornton} earnings , with some fragment of property secured to [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} , had been made to keep them for a long time . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} said [they]_5793-they absolutely lived upon water - porridge for years — how , [he]_{178-mr. bell} did not know ; but long after [the creditors]_{5796-the creditors} had given up hope of any payment of [old Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s debts ( if , indeed , [they]_{5796-the creditors} ever had hoped at all about it , after [his]_{179-mr. thornton} suicide ) , [this young man]_{5797-this young man} returned to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , and went quietly round to [each creditor]_{5798-each creditor} , paying [him]_{5798-each creditor} the first instalment of the money owing to [him]_{5798-each creditor} . No noise — no gathering together of [creditors]_{5799-creditors} — it was done very silently and quietly , but all was paid at last ; helped on materially by the circumstance of [one of [the creditors]_{5796-the creditors}]_{5800-one of the creditors} , a crabbed old fellow ( [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} says ) , taking in [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} as [a kind of partner]_{5802-a kind of partner} . ”_{[594-her husband]} “ That really is fine , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ What a pity such a nature should be tainted by [his]_{179-mr. thornton} position as [a Milton manufacturer]_{5803-a milton manufacturer} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ How tainted ? ”_{[444-her father]} asked [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} . “ Oh , [papa]_528-papa , by that testing everything by the standard of wealth . When [he]_{179-mr. thornton} spoke of the mechanical powers , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} evidently looked upon [them]_5805-them only as new ways of extending trade and making money . And [the poor men around [him]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{5806-the poor men around him} — [they]_{5806-the poor men around him} were poor because [they]_{5806-the poor men around him} were vicious — out of the pale of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} sympathies because [they]_{5806-the poor men around him} had not [his]_{179-mr. thornton} iron nature , and the capabilities that it gives [him]_{179-mr. thornton} for being rich . ”_{[444-her father]} “ Not vicious ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} never said that . Improvident and self - indulgent were [his]_{179-mr. thornton} words . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret was collecting [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s working materials , and preparing to go to bed . Just as [she]_123-margaret was leaving [the room]_{567-the room} , [she]_123-margaret hesitated — [she]_123-margaret was inclined to make an acknowledgment which [she]_123-margaret thought would please [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , but which to be full and true must include a little annoyance . However , out it came . “ [Papa]_139-papa , [I]_{444-her father} do think [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} [a very remarkable man]_{5807-a very remarkable man} ; but personally [I]_{444-her father} do n’t like [him]_{179-mr. thornton} at all . ”_{[444-her father]} “ And [I]_{444-her father} do ! ”_{[444-her father]} said [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} laughing . “ Personally , as [you]_{444-her father} call it , and all . [I]_{444-her father} do n’t set [him]_{179-mr. thornton} up for [a hero]_{5808-a hero} , or anything of that kind . But good - night , [child]_635-child . [[Your]_123-margaret mother]_{5280-your mother} looks sadly tired to - night , [Margaret]_123-margaret . ”_{[444-her father]} [Margaret]_123-margaret had noticed [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s jaded appearance with anxiety for some time past , and this remark of [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s sent [her]_123-margaret up to bed with a dim fear lying like a weight on [her]_123-margaret heart . The life in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} was so different from what [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} had been accustomed to live in [Helstone]_8-helstone , in and out perpetually into the fresh and open air ; the air itself was so different , deprived of all revivifying principle as it seemed to be here ; the domestic worries pressed so very closely , and in so new and sordid a form , upon all [the women in [the family]_{1418-the family}]_{1468-the women in the family} , that there was good reason to fear that [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s health might be becoming seriously affected . There were several other signs of something wrong about [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . [She]_{142-mrs. hale} and [Dixon]_186-dixon held mysterious consultations in [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} bedroom]_{1032-her bedroom} , from which [Dixon]_186-dixon would come out crying and cross , as was [her]_{142-mrs. hale} custom when any distress of [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} mistress]_{948-her mistress} called upon [her]_{142-mrs. hale} sympathy . Once [Margaret]_123-margaret had gone into [the chamber]_{710-the chamber} soon after [Dixon]_186-dixon left [it]_{710-the chamber} , and found [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} on [her]_{469-her mother} knees , and as [Margaret]_123-margaret stole out [she]_123-margaret caught a few words which were evidently a prayer for strength and patience to endure severe bodily suffering . [Margaret]_123-margaret yearned to re - unite the bond of intimate confidence which had been broken by [her]_123-margaret long residence at [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} [Shaw ’s]_{126-mrs. shaw} , and strove by gentle caresses and softened words to creep into the warmest place in [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s heart . But though [she]_123-margaret received caresses and fond words back again , in such profusion as would have gladdened [her]_123-margaret formerly , yet [she]_123-margaret felt that there was a secret withheld from [her]_123-margaret , and [she]_123-margaret believed it bore serious reference to [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s health . [She]_123-margaret lay awake very long this night , planning how to lessen the evil influence of [their]_1478-their Milton life on [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} . [A servant]_{1297-a servant} to give [Dixon]_186-dixon permanent assistance should be got , if [she]_123-margaret gave up [her]_123-margaret whole time to the search ; and then , at any rate , [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} might have all the personal attention [she]_{469-her mother} required , and had been accustomed to [her]_{469-her mother} whole life . Visiting [register offices]_{1482-register offices} , seeing all manner of [unlikely people]_{1483-unlikely people} , and [very few in the least likely]_{1484-very few in the least likely} , absorbed [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s time and thoughts for several days . One afternoon [she]_123-margaret met [Bessy Higgins]_204-bessy in [the street]_{1105-the street} , and stopped to speak to [her]_204-bessy . “ Well , [Bessy]_204-bessy , how are [you]_204-bessy ? Better , [I]_123-margaret hope , now the wind has changed . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Better and not better , if [yo]_204-bessy ’ know what that means . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Not exactly , ”_{[123-margaret]} replied [Margaret]_123-margaret , smiling . “ [I]_123-margaret ’m better in not being torn to pieces by coughing o ’ nights , but [I]_123-margaret ’m weary and tired o ’ [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , and longing to get away to [the land o ’]_{5811-the land o ’} [Beulah]_225-beulah ? and when [I]_123-margaret think [I]_123-margaret ’m farther and farther off , [my]_123-margaret heart sinks , and [I]_123-margaret ’m no better ; [I]_123-margaret ’m worse . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret turned round to walk alongside of [the girl]_{5516-the girl} in [her]_123-margaret feeble progress homeward . But for a minute or two [she]_123-margaret did not speak . At last [she]_123-margaret said in a low voice , “ [Bessy]_204-bessy , do [you]_204-bessy wish to die ? ”_{[123-margaret]} For [she]_123-margaret shrank from death [herself]_123-margaret , with all the clinging to life so natural to [the young and healthy]_{1487-the young and healthy} . [Bessy]_204-bessy was silent in [her]_204-bessy turn for a minute or two . Then [she]_204-bessy replied , “ If [yo’d]_204-bessy led the life [I]_204-bessy have , and getten as weary of it as [I]_204-bessy have , and thought at times , ‘ maybe it ’ll last for fifty or sixty years — it does wi ’ some,’—and got dizzy and dazed , and sick , as each of [them]_5812-them sixty years seemed to spin about [me]_204-bessy , and mock [me]_204-bessy with its length of hours and minutes , and endless bits o ’ time — oh , wench ! [I]_204-bessy tell [thee]_204-bessy thou’d been glad enough when [th ’ doctor]_{5813-th ’ doctor} said [he]_{5813-th ’ doctor} feared thou’d never see another winter . ”_[204-bessy] “ Why , [Bessy]_204-bessy , what kind of a life has [yours]_204-bessy been ? ”_[204-bessy] “ Nought worse than many others ’ , [I]_204-bessy reckon . Only [I]_204-bessy fretted against it , and [they]_5812-them did n’t . ”_[204-bessy] “ But what was it ? [You]_204-bessy know , [I]_204-bessy ’m [a stranger here]_{5814-a stranger here} , so perhaps [I]_204-bessy ’m not so quick at understanding what [you]_204-bessy mean as if [I]_204-bessy ’d lived all [my]_204-bessy life at [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . ”_[204-bessy] “ If [yo’d]_204-bessy ha ’ come to [[our]_5815-our house]_{5816-our house} when [yo]_204-bessy ’ said [yo]_204-bessy ’ would , [I]_204-bessy could maybe [ha]_5817-ha ’ told [you]_204-bessy . But [father]_5264-father says [yo’re]_204-bessy just like th ’ rest on [’em]_5819-’em ; its out o ’ sight out o ’ mind wi ’ [you]_204-bessy . ”_[204-bessy] “ [I]_204-bessy do n’t know who [the rest are]_{5820-the rest are} ; and [I]_204-bessy ’ve been very busy ; and , to tell the truth , [I]_204-bessy had forgotten [my]_204-bessy promise — ”_[204-bessy] “ [Yo]_204-bessy ’ offered it ; [we]_5821-we asked none of it . ”_[204-bessy] “ [I]_123-margaret had forgotten what [I]_123-margaret said for the time , ”_{[123-margaret]} continued [Margaret]_123-margaret quietly . “ [I]_123-margaret should have thought of it again when [I]_123-margaret was less busy . May [I]_123-margaret go with [you]_123-margaret now ? ”_{[123-margaret]} [Bessy]_204-bessy gave a quick glance at [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s face , to see if the wish expressed was really felt . The sharpness in [her]_123-margaret eye turned to a wistful longing as [she]_123-margaret met [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s soft and friendly gaze . “ [I]_123-margaret ha ’ none so many to care for [me]_123-margaret ; if [yo]_123-margaret ’ care [yo]_123-margaret ’ may come . ”_{[123-margaret]} So [they]_1488-they walked on together in silence . As [they]_1488-they turned up into [a small court]_{1489-a small court} , out of [a squalid street]_{1490-a squalid street} , [Bessy]_204-bessy said , “ [Yo’ll]_123-margaret not be daunted if [father]_5264-father ’s at [home]_510-home , and speaks a bit gruffish at first . [He]_5264-father took a mind to [ye]_123-margaret , [yo]_123-margaret ’ see , and [he]_5264-father thought a deal o ’ [your]_123-margaret coming to see [us]_1488-they ; and just because [he]_5264-father liked [yo]_123-margaret ’ [he]_5264-father was vexed and put about . ”_[204-bessy] “ Do n’t fear , [Bessy]_204-bessy . ”_[204-bessy] But [Nicholas]_202-higgins was not at [home]_510-home when [they]_1488-they entered . [A great slatternly girl]_{1492-a great slatternly girl} , not so old as [Bessy]_204-bessy , but taller and stronger , was busy at the wash - tub , knocking about the furniture in a rough capable way , but altogether making so much noise that [Margaret]_123-margaret shrunk , out of sympathy with [poor Bessy , who had sat down on the first chair , as if completely tired out with [her]_{1492-a great slatternly girl} walk]_{1493-poor bessy , who had sat down on the first chair , as if completely tired out with her walk} . [Margaret]_123-margaret asked [the sister]_{1494-the sister} for a cup of water , and while [she]_123-margaret ran to fetch it ( knocking down the fire - irons , and tumbling over a chair in [her]_123-margaret way ) , [she]_123-margaret unloosed [Bessy]_204-bessy ’s bonnet strings , to relieve [her]_123-margaret catching breath . “ Do [you]_123-margaret think such life as this is worth caring for ? ”_[204-bessy] gasped [Bessy]_204-bessy , at last . [Margaret]_123-margaret did not speak , but held the water to [her]_123-margaret lips . [Bessy]_204-bessy took a long and feverish draught , and then fell back and shut [her]_204-bessy eyes . [Margaret]_123-margaret heard [her]_123-margaret murmur to [herself]_123-margaret : “ [They]_5824-they shall hunger no more , neither thirst any more : neither shall the sun light on [them]_5824-they , nor any heat . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret bent over and said , “ [Bessy]_204-bessy do n’t be impatient with [your]_204-bessy life , whatever it is — or may have been . Remember who gave it [you]_204-bessy , and made it what it is ! ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret was startled by hearing [Nicholas]_202-higgins speak behind [her]_123-margaret ; [he]_202-higgins had come in without [her]_123-margaret noticing [him]_202-higgins . “ Now , [I]_202-higgins ’ll not have [[my]_202-higgins wench]_{5589-my wench} preached to . [She]_{5589-my wench} ’s bad enough , as it is , with [her]_{5589-my wench} dreams and [her]_{5589-my wench} methodee fancies , and [her]_{5589-my wench} visions of cities with goulden gates and precious stones . But if it amuses [her]_{5589-my wench} [I]_202-higgins let it abe , but [I]_202-higgins ’m none going to have more stuff poured into [her]_{5589-my wench} . ”_{[202-higgins]} “ But surely , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , facing round , “ [you]_202-higgins believe in what [I]_123-margaret said , that [God]_174-god gave [her]_{5589-my wench} life , and ordered what kind of life it was to be ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_204-bessy believe what [I]_204-bessy see , and no more . That ’s what [I]_204-bessy believe , [young woman]_{5826-young woman} . [I]_204-bessy do n’t believe all [I]_204-bessy hear — no ! not by a big deal . [I]_204-bessy did hear [a young lass]_{5827-a young lass} make an ado about knowing where [we]_5828-we lived , and coming to see [us]_5828-we . And [[my]_204-bessy wench here]_{5829-my wench here} thought a deal about it , and flushed up many a time , when hoo little knew as [I]_204-bessy was looking at [her]_{5827-a young lass} , at the sound of a strange step . But hoo ’s come at last,—and hoo ’s welcome , as long as hoo’ll keep from preaching on what hoo knows nought about . ”_[204-bessy] [Bessy]_204-bessy had been watching [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s face ; [she]_204-bessy half sate up to speak now , laying [her]_204-bessy hand on [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s arm with a gesture of entreaty . “ Do n’t be vexed wi ’ [him]_{5827-a young lass} — there ’s many [a one]_{5830-a one} thinks like [him]_{5827-a young lass} : [many and many a one here]_{5831-many and many a one here} . If [yo]_5832-yo ’ could hear [them]_{5831-many and many a one here} speak , [yo’d]_5832-yo not be shocked at [him]_{5827-a young lass} ; [he]_{5827-a young lass} ’s [a rare good man]_{5833-a rare good man} , is [father]_5264-father — but oh ! ”_[204-bessy] said [she]_204-bessy , falling back in despair , “ what [he]_{5827-a young lass} says at times makes [me]_204-bessy long to die more than ever , for [I]_204-bessy want to know so many things , and am so tossed about [wi]_5835-wi ’ wonder . ”_[204-bessy] “ [Poor wench]_{5836-poor wench} — [poor old wench]_{5837-poor old wench} — [I’m]_123-margaret loth to vex [thee]_123-margaret , [I]_123-margaret am ; but [a man]_{940-a man} mun speak out for the truth , and when [I]_123-margaret see [the world]_{5098-the world} going all wrong at this time o ’ day , bothering itself wi ’ things it knows nought about , and leaving undone all the things that lie in disorder close at its hand — why , [I]_123-margaret say , leave a ’ this talk about religion alone , and set to work on what [yo]_123-margaret ’ see and know . That ’s [my]_123-margaret creed . It ’s simple , and not far to fetch , nor hard to work . ”_{[123-margaret]} But [the girl]_{5516-the girl} only pleaded the more with [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ Do n’t think hardly on [him]_{5827-a young lass} — [he]_{5827-a young lass} ’s [a good man]_{5840-a good man} , [he]_{5827-a young lass} is . [I]_{5516-the girl} sometimes think [I]_{5516-the girl} shall be moped wi ’ sorrow even in [the City of [God]_174-god]_{5841-the city of god} , if [father]_5264-father is not there . ”_{[5516-the girl]} The feverish colour came into [her]_123-margaret cheek , and the feverish flame into [her]_123-margaret eye . “ But [you]_5264-father will be there , [father]_5264-father ! [you]_5264-father shall ! Oh ! [my]_123-margaret heart ! ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret put [her]_123-margaret hand to it , and became ghastly pale . [Margaret]_123-margaret held [her]_123-margaret in [her]_123-margaret arms , and put the weary head to rest upon [her]_123-margaret bosom . [She]_123-margaret lifted the thin soft hair from off the temples , and bathed them with water . [Nicholas]_202-higgins understood all [her]_123-margaret signs for different articles with the quickness of love , and even [the round - eyed sister]_{1496-the round - eyed sister} moved with laborious gentleness at [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s “ hush ! ”_{[123-margaret]} Presently the spasm that foreshadowed death had passed away , and [Bessy]_204-bessy roused [herself]_204-bessy and said , — “ [I]_204-bessy ’ll go to [bed,—it ’s best place]_{5844-bed,—it ’s best place} ; but , ”_[204-bessy] catching at [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s gown , “ [yo’ll]_123-margaret come again,—I know [yo]_123-margaret ’ will — but just say it ! ”_[204-bessy] “ [I]_123-margaret will come again to - morrow , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . [Bessy]_204-bessy leant back against [[her]_204-bessy father]_{444-her father} , who prepared to carry [her]_204-bessy [upstairs]_521-upstairs ; but as [Margaret]_123-margaret rose to go , [he]_{444-her father} struggled to say something ; “ [I]_{444-her father} could wish there were [a God]_{5845-a god} , if it were only to ask [Him]_{5845-a god} to bless [thee]_123-margaret . ”_{[444-her father]} [Margaret]_123-margaret went away very sad and thoughtful . [She]_123-margaret was late for tea at [home]_510-home . At [Helstone]_8-helstone unpunctuality at meal - times was a great fault in [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s eyes ; but now this , as well as many other little irregularities , seemed to have lost their power of irritation , and [Margaret]_123-margaret almost longed for the old complainings . “ Have [you]_123-margaret met with [a servant]_{1297-a servant} , [dear]_5155-dear ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ No , [mamma]_5139-mamma ; that [Anne Buckley]_{226-anne buckley} would never have done . ”_{[469-her mother]} “ Suppose [I]_{134-mr. hale} try , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “ [Everybody else]_{5849-everybody else} has had [their]_{5849-everybody else} turn at this great difficulty . Now let [me]_{134-mr. hale} try . [I]_{134-mr. hale} may be [the Cinderella to put on the slipper]_{5850-the cinderella to put on the slipper} after all . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [Margaret]_123-margaret could hardly smile at this little joke , so oppressed was [she]_123-margaret by [her]_123-margaret visit to [the Higginses]_{1501-the higginses} . “ What would [you]_{134-mr. hale} do , [papa]_528-papa ? How would [you]_{134-mr. hale} set about it ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Why , [I]_{134-mr. hale} should apply to [some good house - mother]_{5852-some good house - mother} to recommend [me]_{134-mr. hale} one known to [herself]_{5852-some good house - mother} or [[her]_{5852-some good house - mother} servants]_{5853-her servants} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Very good . But [we]_5854-we must first catch [[our]_5854-we house - mother]_{5855-our house - mother} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ [You]_{134-mr. hale} have caught [her]_{5855-our house - mother} . Or rather [she]_{5855-our house - mother} is coming into the snare , and [you]_{134-mr. hale} will catch [her]_{5855-our house - mother} to - morrow , if [you]_{134-mr. hale} ’re skilful . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ What do [you]_1502-he mean , [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ? ”_{[592-his wife]} asked [[his]_1502-he wife]_{592-his wife} , [her]_{592-his wife} curiosity aroused . “ Why , [[my]_{592-his wife} paragon pupil]_{5856-my paragon pupil} ( as [Margaret]_123-margaret calls [him]_{5856-my paragon pupil} ) has told [me]_{592-his wife} that [[his]_{5856-my paragon pupil} mother]_{5657-his mother} intends to call on [Mrs.]_5858-mrs. and [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} to - morrow . ”_{[592-his wife]} “ [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ! ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} exclaimed [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . “ [The mother of whom [he]_1502-he spoke to [us]_5860-us]_{5859-the mother of whom he spoke to us} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ; [the only mother [he]_1502-he has]_{5861-the only mother he has} , [I]_{134-mr. hale} believe , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , quietly . “ [I]_{469-her mother} shall like to see [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} must be [an uncommon person]_{5862-an uncommon person} , ”_{[469-her mother]} [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} added . “ Perhaps [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} may have [a relation who might suit [us]_5860-us , and be glad of [our]_5860-us place]_{5863-a relation who might suit us , and be glad of our place} . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} sounded to be such [a careful economical person]_{5864-a careful economical person} , that [I]_{469-her mother} should like [any one out of the same family]_{5865-any one out of the same family} . ”_{[469-her mother]} “ [[My]_{134-mr. hale} dear]_{5418-my dear} , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} alarmed . “ [Pray]_5867-pray do n’t go off on that idea . [I]_{134-mr. hale} fancy [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} is as haughty and proud in [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} way as [[our]_5860-us little Margaret]_{5868-our little margaret} here is in [hers]_{5868-our little margaret} , and that [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} completely ignores that old time of trial , and poverty , and economy , of which [he]_{134-mr. hale} speaks so openly . [I]_{134-mr. hale} am sure , at any rate , [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} would not like [strangers]_{1451-strangers} to know anything about it . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Take notice that is not [my]_{134-mr. hale} kind of haughtiness , [papa]_528-papa , if [I]_{134-mr. hale} have any at all ; which [I]_{134-mr. hale} do n’t agree to , though [you]_528-papa ’re always accusing [me]_{134-mr. hale} of it . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ [I]_1505-i do n’t know positively that it is [hers]_{216-mrs. thornton} either ; but from little things [I]_1505-i have gathered from [him]_{1400-her son} , [I]_1505-i fancy so . ”_[1505-i] [They]_1505-i cared too little to ask in what manner [[her]_1506-her son]_{1400-her son} had spoken about [her]_1506-her . [Margaret]_123-margaret only wanted to know if [she]_123-margaret must stay in to receive this call , as it would prevent [her]_123-margaret going to see how [Bessy]_204-bessy was , until late in the day , since the early morning was always occupied in household affairs ; and then [she]_123-margaret recollected that [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} must not be left to have the whole weight of entertaining [[her]_123-margaret visitor]_{1509-her visitor} . [CHAPTER XII]_{227-chapter xii} . MORNING CALLS . “ Well — [I]_461-friends suppose [we]_5871-we must . ”_{[461-friends]} [FRIENDS]_461-friends IN [COUNCIL]_56-council . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had had some difficulty in working up [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} to the desired point of civility . [She]_{5657-his mother} did not often make calls ; and when [she]_{5657-his mother} did , it was in heavy state that [she]_{5657-his mother} went through [her]_{5657-his mother} duties . [[Her]_{5657-his mother} son]_{1400-her son} had given [her]_{5657-his mother} [a carriage]_{1513-a carriage} ; but [she]_{5657-his mother} refused to let [him]_{179-mr. thornton} keep horses for it ; [they]_1514-they were hired for the solemn occasions , when [she]_{5657-his mother} paid morning or evening visits . [She]_{5657-his mother} had had horses for three days , not a fortnight before , and had comfortably “ killed off ”_{[5657-his mother]} [all [her]_{5657-his mother} acquaintances , who might now put [themselves]_{1515-all her acquaintances , who might now put themselves to trouble and expense in their turn} to trouble and expense in [their]_{1515-all her acquaintances , who might now put themselves to trouble and expense in their turn} turn]_{1515-all her acquaintances , who might now put themselves to trouble and expense in their turn} . [Yet Crampton]_41-crampton was too far off for [her]_{5657-his mother} to walk ; and [she]_{5657-his mother} had repeatedly questioned [[her]_{5657-his mother} son]_{1400-her son} as to whether [his]_{179-mr. thornton} wish that [she]_{5657-his mother} should call on [the Hales]_{197-the hales} was strong enough to bear the expense of cab - hire . [She]_{5657-his mother} would have been thankful if it had not ; for , as [she]_{5657-his mother} said , “ [she]_{5657-his mother} saw no use in making up friendships and intimacies with [all [the teachers]_{5873-the teachers} and [masters]_686-masters in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{5872-all the teachers and masters in milton} ; why , [he]_{1400-her son} would be wanting [her]_{5657-his mother} to call on [[Fanny]_218-fanny ’s dancing - [master]_5403-master ’s wife]_{5875-fanny ’s dancing - master ’s wife} , the next thing ! ”_{[5657-his mother]} “ And so [I]_{5657-his mother} would , [mother]_445-mother , if [Mr. Mason]_{228-mr. mason} and [[his]_{228-mr. mason} wife]_{592-his wife} were friendless in [a strange place]_{5879-a strange place} , like [the Hales]_{197-the hales} . ”_{[5657-his mother]} “ Oh ! [you]_{5657-his mother} need not speak so hastily . [I]_{5657-his mother} am going to - morrow . [I]_{5657-his mother} only wanted [you]_{5657-his mother} exactly to understand about it . ”_{[5657-his mother]} “ If [you]_{5657-his mother} are going to - morrow , [I]_{5657-his mother} shall order horses . ”_{[5657-his mother]} “ Nonsense , [John]_157-john . [One]_5094-one would think [you]_157-john were made of money . ”_{[5657-his mother]} “ Not quite , yet . But about the horses [I]_{5657-his mother} ’m determined . The last time [you]_{5657-his mother} were out in [a cab]_{5881-a cab} , [you]_{5657-his mother} came [home]_510-home with a headache from the jolting . ”_{[5657-his mother]} “ [I]_{5657-his mother} never complained of it , [I]_{5657-his mother} ’m sure . ”_{[5657-his mother]} “ No ! [[my]_1517-my mother]_{5749-my mother} is not given to complaints , ”_[1517-my] said [he]_1517-my , a little proudly . “ But so much the more [I]_1517-my have to watch over [you]_{5657-his mother} . Now , as for [Fanny]_218-fanny there , a little hardship would do [her]_218-fanny good . ”_[1517-my] “ [She]_218-fanny is not made of the same stuff as [you]_1517-my are , [John]_157-john . [She]_218-fanny could not bear it . ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} was silent after this ; for [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} last words bore relation to a subject which mortified [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} had an unconscious contempt for [a weak character]_{1518-a weak character} ; and [Fanny]_218-fanny was weak in the very points in which [[her]_218-fanny mother]_{469-her mother} and [brother]_1520-brother were strong . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} was not [a woman]_{1521-a woman} much given to reasoning ; [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} quick judgment and firm resolution served [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} in good stead of any long arguments and discussions with [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton} ; [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} felt instinctively that nothing could strengthen [Fanny]_218-fanny to endure hardships patiently , or face difficulties bravely ; and though [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} winced as [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} made this acknowledgment to [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton} about [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} daughter]_{480-her daughter} , it only gave [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} a kind of pitying tenderness of manner towards [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} ; much of the same description of demeanour with which [mothers]_1523-mothers are wo nt to treat [[their]_1523-mothers weak and sickly children]_{1524-their weak and sickly children} . [A stranger]_{869-a stranger} , [a careless observer]_{1526-a careless observer} might have considered that [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s manner to [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} children]_{1527-her children} betokened far more love to [Fanny]_218-fanny than to [John]_157-john . But [such a one]_{1528-such a one} would have been deeply mistaken . The very daringness with which [mother]_445-mother and [son]_1530-son spoke out unpalatable truths , the one to the other , showed a reliance on the firm centre of [each other]_{751-each other} ’s souls , which the uneasy tenderness of [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s manner to [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} daughter]_{480-her daughter} , the shame with which [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} thought to hide the poverty of [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} child]_{1533-her child} in all the grand qualities which [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton} possessed unconsciously , and which [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} set so high a value upon in [others]_715-others — this shame , [I]_0-i say , betrayed the want of a secure resting - place for [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} affection . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} never called [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} by any name but [John]_157-john ; “ love , ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} and “ dear , ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} and such like terms , were reserved for [Fanny]_218-fanny . But [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} heart gave thanks for [him]_{1400-her son} day and night ; and [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} walked proudly among [women]_807-women for [his]_{1400-her son} sake . “ [Fanny]_218-fanny dear ! [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} shall have horses to [the carriage]_{1226-the carriage} to - day , to go and call on [these Hales]_{197-the hales} . Should not [you]_218-fanny go and see [nurse]_5885-nurse ? It ’s in the same direction , and [she]_5885-nurse ’s always so glad to see [you]_218-fanny . [You]_218-fanny could go on there while [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} am at [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s . ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} “ Oh ! [mamma]_5139-mamma , it ’s such a long way , and [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} am so tired . ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} “ With what ? ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} asked [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} brow slightly contracting . “ [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} do n’t know — the weather , [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} think . It is so relaxing . Could n’t [you]_218-fanny bring [nurse]_5885-nurse here , [mamma]_5139-mamma ? [The carriage]_{1226-the carriage} could fetch [her]_5885-nurse , and [she]_5885-nurse could spend the rest of the day here , which [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} know [she]_5885-nurse would like . ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} did not speak ; but [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} laid [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} work on the table , and seemed to think . “ It will be a long way for [her]_5885-nurse to walk back at night ! ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} remarked , at last . “ Oh , but [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} will send [her]_5885-nurse [home]_510-home in [a cab]_{5881-a cab} . [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} never thought of [her]_5885-nurse walking . ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} At this point , [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} came in , just before going to [the mill]_{1250-the mill} . “ [Mother]_445-mother ! [I]_{179-mr. thornton} need hardly say , that if there is any little thing that could serve [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} as [an invalid]_{5893-an invalid} , [you]_445-mother will offer it , [I]_{179-mr. thornton} ’m sure . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ If [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} can find it out , [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} will . But [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} have never been ill [myself]_{216-mrs. thornton} , so [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} am not much up to [invalids]_{5894-invalids} ’ fancies . ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} “ Well ! here is [Fanny]_218-fanny then , who is seldom without an ailment . [She]_218-fanny will be able to suggest something , perhaps — won’t [you]_445-mother , [Fan]_5895-fan ? ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ [I]_218-fanny have not always an ailment , ”_[218-fanny] said [Fanny]_218-fanny , pettishly ; “ and [I]_218-fanny am not going with [mamma]_5139-mamma . [I]_218-fanny have a headache to - day , and [I]_218-fanny sha n’t go out . ”_[218-fanny] [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} looked annoyed . [[His]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} ’s eyes were bent on [her]_{5657-his mother} work , at which [she]_{5657-his mother} was now stitching away busily . “ [Fanny]_218-fanny ! [I]_{179-mr. thornton} wish [you]_218-fanny to go , ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} said [he]_{179-mr. thornton} , authoritatively . “ It will do [you]_218-fanny good , instead of harm . [You]_218-fanny will oblige [me]_{179-mr. thornton} by going , without [my]_{179-mr. thornton} saying anything more about it . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} [He]_{179-mr. thornton} went abruptly out of [the room]_{567-the room} after saying this . If [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had stayed a minute longer , [Fanny]_218-fanny would have cried at [his]_{179-mr. thornton} tone of command , even when [he]_{179-mr. thornton} used the words , “ [You]_218-fanny will oblige [me]_{179-mr. thornton} . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} As it was , [she]_218-fanny grumbled . “ [John]_157-john always speaks as if [I]_218-fanny fancied [I]_218-fanny was ill , and [I]_218-fanny am sure [I]_218-fanny never do fancy any such thing . Who are these [Hales]_{197-the hales} that [he]_157-john makes such a fuss about ? ”_[218-fanny] “ [Fanny]_218-fanny , do n’t speak so of [[your]_218-fanny brother]_{5897-your brother} . [He]_157-john has good reasons of some kind or other , or [he]_157-john would not wish [us]_5898-us to go . Make haste and put [your]_218-fanny things on . ”_[218-fanny] But the little altercation between [[her]_218-fanny son]_{1400-her son} and [[her]_218-fanny daughter]_{480-her daughter} did not incline [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} more favourably towards “ [these Hales]_{1179-these hales} . ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} [Her]_{216-mrs. thornton} jealous heart repeated [[her]_218-fanny daughter]_{480-her daughter} ’s question , “ Who are [they]_{1179-these hales} , that [he]_{1400-her son} is so anxious [we]_5900-we should pay [them]_{1179-these hales} all this attention ? ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} It came up like a burden to a song , long after [Fanny]_218-fanny had forgotten all about it in the pleasant excitement of seeing the effect of a new bonnet in the looking - glass . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} was shy . It was only of late years that [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} had had leisure enough in [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} life to go into society ; and as [society]_1160-society [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} did not enjoy it . As dinner - giving , and as criticising [other people]_{5786-other people} ’s dinners , [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} took satisfaction in it . But this going to make acquaintance with [strangers]_{1451-strangers} was a very different thing . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} was ill at ease , and looked more than usually stern and forbidding as [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} entered [the [Hales]_{197-the hales} ’ little drawing - room]_{1546-the hales ’ little drawing - room} . [Margaret]_123-margaret was busy embroidering a small piece of cambric for some little article of dress for [Edith]_131-edith ’s expected baby—“Flimsy , useless work , ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} as [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} observed to [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton} . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} liked [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s double knitting far better ; that was sensible of its kind . [The room]_{567-the room} altogether was full of knick - knacks , which must take a long time to dust ; and time to [people of limited income]_{1548-people of limited income} was money . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} made all these reflections as [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} was talking in [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} stately way to [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , and uttering all the stereotyped commonplaces that [most people]_{574-most people} can find to say with [their]_{574-most people} senses blindfolded . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} was making rather more exertion in [her]_{142-mrs. hale} answers , captivated by some real old lace which [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} wore ; “ lace , ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} as [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} afterwards observed to [Dixon]_186-dixon , “ of that old English point which has not been made for this seventy years , and which can not be bought . It must have been an heir - loom , and shows that [she]_{142-mrs. hale} had [ancestors]_{5901-ancestors} . ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} So [the owner of the ancestral lace]_{1550-the owner of the ancestral lace} became worthy of something more than the languid exertion to be agreeable to [a visitor]_{802-a visitor} , by which [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s efforts at conversation would have been otherwise bounded . And presently , [Margaret]_123-margaret , racking [her]_123-margaret brain to talk to [Fanny]_218-fanny , heard [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} and [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} plunge into the interminable subject of [servants]_{1553-servants} . “ [I]_218-fanny suppose [you]_123-margaret are not musical , ”_[218-fanny] said [Fanny]_218-fanny , “ as [I]_218-fanny see no piano . ”_[218-fanny] “ [I]_123-margaret am fond of hearing good music ; [I]_123-margaret can not play well [myself]_123-margaret ; and [papa]_528-papa and [mamma]_5139-mamma do n’t care much about it ; so [we]_5904-we sold [our]_5904-we old piano when [we]_5904-we came [here]_5144-here . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret wonder how [you]_123-margaret can exist without one . It almost seems to [me]_123-margaret a necessary of life . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Fifteen shillings a week , and three saved out of them ! ”_{[123-margaret]} thought [Margaret]_123-margaret to [herself]_123-margaret . “ But [she]_5906-she must have been very young . [She]_5906-she probably has forgotten [her]_5906-she own personal experience . But [she]_5906-she must know of those days . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s manner had an extra tinge of coldness in it when [she]_123-margaret next spoke . “ [You]_123-margaret have good concerts here , [I]_123-margaret believe . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh , yes ! [Delicious]_{229-delicious} ! Too crowded , that is the worst . [The directors]_{5907-the directors} admit so indiscriminately . But [one]_5094-one is sure to hear the newest music [there]_457-there . [I]_123-margaret always have a large order to give to [Johnson]_230-johnson ’s , the day after a concert . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Do [you]_123-margaret like new music simply for its newness , then ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh ; [one]_5094-one knows it is the fashion in [London]_6-london , or else [the singers]_{5911-the singers} would not bring it down here . [You]_123-margaret have been in [London]_6-london , of course . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Yes , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “ [I]_123-margaret have lived [there]_457-there for several years . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh ! [London]_6-london and [the Alhambra]_{57-the alhambra} are [the two places [I]_123-margaret long to see]_{5913-the two places i long to see} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [London]_6-london and [the Alhambra]_{57-the alhambra} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Yes ! ever since [I]_123-margaret read the Tales of [the Alhambra]_{57-the alhambra} . Do n’t [you]_123-margaret know them ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret do n’t think [I]_123-margaret do . But surely , it is a very easy journey to [London]_6-london . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Yes ; but somehow , ”_[218-fanny] said [Fanny]_218-fanny , lowering [her]_218-fanny voice , “ [mamma]_5139-mamma has never been to [London]_6-london [herself]_5139-mamma , and ca n’t understand [my]_218-fanny longing . [She]_5139-mamma is very proud of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ; [dirty , smoky place as [I]_218-fanny feel it to be]_{5915-dirty , smoky place as i feel it to be} . [I]_218-fanny believe [she]_5139-mamma admires it the more for those very qualities . ”_[218-fanny] “ If it has been [[Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s [home]_510-home]_{5916-mrs. thornton ’s home} for some years , [I]_123-margaret can well understand [her]_5139-mamma loving it , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , in [her]_123-margaret clear , bell - like voice . “ What are [you]_{232-miss thornton} saying about [me]_123-margaret , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ? May [I]_123-margaret inquire ? ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret had not the words ready for an answer to this question , which took [her]_123-margaret a little by surprise , so [Miss Thornton]_{232-miss thornton} replied : “ Oh , [mamma]_5139-mamma ! [we]_5919-we are only trying to account for [your]_5139-mamma being so fond of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . ”_{[232-miss thornton]} “ Thank [you]_{232-miss thornton} , ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} said [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} . “ [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} do not feel that [my]_{216-mrs. thornton} very natural liking for the place where [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} was born and brought up,—and which has since been [[my]_{216-mrs. thornton} residence]_{5920-my residence} for some years , requires any accounting for . ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} [Margaret]_123-margaret was vexed . As [Fanny]_218-fanny had put it , it did seem as if [they]_1554-our had been impertinently discussing [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s feelings ; but [she]_123-margaret also rose up against [that lady]_{1063-that lady} ’s manner of showing that [she]_{1063-that lady} was offended . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} went on after a moment ’s pause : “ Do [you]_123-margaret know anything of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ? Have [you]_123-margaret seen any of [[our]_1554-our factories]_{5921-our factories} ? [[our]_1554-our magnificent warehouses]_{5922-our magnificent warehouses} ? ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} “ No ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ [I]_123-margaret have not seen anything of that description as yet . ”_{[123-margaret]} Then [she]_123-margaret felt that , by concealing [her]_123-margaret utter indifference to all such places , [she]_123-margaret was hardly speaking with truth ; so [she]_123-margaret went on : “ [I]_123-margaret dare say , [papa]_528-papa would have taken [me]_123-margaret before now if [I]_123-margaret had cared . But [I]_123-margaret really do not find much pleasure in going over manufactories . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [They]_5924-they are very curious places , ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , “ but there is so much noise and dirt always . [I]_{142-mrs. hale} remember once going in a lilac silk to see candles made , and [my]_{142-mrs. hale} gown was utterly ruined . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ Very probably , ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} said [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , in a short displeased manner . “ [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} merely thought , that as [strangers]_{1451-strangers} newly come to reside in [a town which has risen to eminence]_{5926-a town which has risen to eminence} in [the country]_{5128-the country} , from the character and progress of [its]_{5926-a town which has risen to eminence} peculiar business , [you]_5928-you might have cared to visit some of the places where it is carried on ; [places unique in [the kingdom]_{5930-the kingdom}]_{5929-places unique in the kingdom} , [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} am informed . If [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} changes [her]_{187-miss hale} mind and condescends to be curious as to the manufactures of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} can only say [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} shall be glad to procure [her]_{187-miss hale} admission to print - works , or reed - making , or the more simple operations of spinning carried on in [[[my]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{5653-my son} ’s mill]_{5932-my son ’s mill} . Every improvement of machinery is , [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} believe , to be seen [there]_457-there , in its highest perfection . ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} “ [I]_218-fanny am so glad [you]_{469-her mother} do n’t like [mills]_5310-mills and manufactories , and all those kind of things , ”_[218-fanny] said [Fanny]_218-fanny , in a half - whisper , as [she]_218-fanny rose to accompany [[her]_218-fanny mother]_{469-her mother} , who was taking leave of [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} with rustling dignity . “ [I]_123-margaret think [I]_123-margaret should like to know all about [them]_5935-them , if [I]_123-margaret were [you]_218-fanny , ”_{[123-margaret]} replied [Margaret]_123-margaret quietly . “ [Fanny]_218-fanny ! ”_{[469-her mother]} said [[her]_218-fanny mother]_{469-her mother} , as [they]_1558-they drove away , “ [we]_1558-they will be civil to [these Hales]_{1179-these hales} : but do n’t form one of [your]_218-fanny hasty friendships with [the daughter]_{5937-the daughter} . [She]_{5937-the daughter} will do [you]_218-fanny no good , [I]_{469-her mother} see . [The mother]_{5788-the mother} looks very ill , and seems [a nice , quiet kind of person]_{5939-a nice , quiet kind of person} . ”_{[469-her mother]} “ [I]_218-fanny do n’t want to form any friendship with [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , [mamma]_5139-mamma , ”_[218-fanny] said [Fanny]_218-fanny , pouting . “ [I]_218-fanny thought [I]_218-fanny was doing [my]_218-fanny duty by talking to [her]_{187-miss hale} , and trying to amuse [her]_{187-miss hale} . ”_[218-fanny] “ Well ! at any rate [John]_157-john must be satisfied now . ”_{[233-chapter xiii . soft breeze]} [CHAPTER XIII . SOFT BREEZE]_{233-chapter xiii . soft breeze} IN [A SULTRY PLACE]_{1559-a sultry place} . “ That doubt and trouble , fear and pain , And anguish , all , are shadows vain , That death itself shall not remain ; [That weary deserts [we]_5942-we may tread]_{5941-that weary deserts we may tread} , [A dreary labyrinth]_{5943-a dreary labyrinth} may thread . Thro ’ dark ways underground be led ; Yet , if [we]_5942-we will [one Guide obey]_{5944-one guide obey} , [The dreariest path]_{5945-the dreariest path} , the darkest way Shall issue out in heavenly day ; And [we]_5942-we , on [divers shores]_{5946-divers shores} now cast , Shall meet , [our]_5942-we perilous voyage past , All in [[[our]_5942-we Father]_{5947-our father} ’s house]_{5948-our father ’s house} at last ! ”_{[234-r. c. trench]} [R. C. TRENCH]_{234-r. c. trench} . [Margaret]_123-margaret flew up [stairs]_877-stairs as soon as [[their]_1561-their visitors]_{1562-their visitors} were gone , and put on [her]_123-margaret bonnet and shawl , to run and inquire how [Betsy Higgins]_235-betsy was , and sit with [her]_123-margaret as long as [she]_123-margaret could before dinner . As [she]_123-margaret went along [the crowded narrow streets]_{1563-the crowded narrow streets} , [she]_123-margaret felt how much of interest [they]_1561-their had gained by the simple fact of [her]_123-margaret having learnt to care for [a dweller in [them]_{1563-the crowded narrow streets}]_{1564-a dweller in them} . [Mary Higgins]_{236-mary higgins} , [the slatternly younger sister]_{1565-the slatternly younger sister} , had endeavoured as well as [she]_{1565-the slatternly younger sister} could to tidy up [the house]_{460-the house} for the expected visit . There had been rough - stoning done in the middle of the floor , while the flags under the chairs and table and round the walls retained their dark unwashed appearance . Although the day was hot , there burnt a large fire in the grate , making [the whole place]_{1567-the whole place} feel like an oven ; [Margaret]_123-margaret did not understand that the lavishness of coals was a sign of hospitable welcome to [her]_123-margaret on [Mary]_{236-mary higgins} ’s part , and thought that perhaps the oppressive heat was necessary for [Bessy]_204-bessy . [Bessy]_204-bessy [herself]_204-bessy lay on a squab , or short sofa , placed under the window . [She]_204-bessy was very much more feeble than on the previous day , and tired with raising [herself]_204-bessy at every step to look out and see if it was [Margaret]_123-margaret coming . And now that [Margaret]_123-margaret was [there]_457-there , and had taken a chair by [her]_123-margaret , [Bessy]_204-bessy lay back silent , and content to look at [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s face , and touch [her]_123-margaret articles of dress , with a childish admiration of their fineness of texture . “ [I]_123-margaret never knew why [folk in [the Bible]_{5950-the bible}]_{5949-folk in the bible} cared for soft raiment afore . But it must be nice to go dressed as [yo]_123-margaret ’ do . It ’s different fro ’ common . [Most fine folk]_{5951-most fine folk} tire [my]_123-margaret eyes out wi ’ [their]_{5951-most fine folk} colours ; but some how yours rest [me]_123-margaret . Where did [ye]_123-margaret get this frock ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ In [London]_6-london , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , much amused . “ [London]_6-london ! Have [yo]_123-margaret ’ been in [London]_6-london ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Yes ! [I]_123-margaret lived [there]_457-there for some years . But [[my]_123-margaret home]_{5118-my home} was in [a forest]_{5954-a forest} ; in [the country]_{5128-the country} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Tell [me]_204-bessy about it , ”_[204-bessy] said [Bessy]_204-bessy . “ [I]_204-bessy like to hear speak of [the country]_{5128-the country} , and trees , and such like things . ”_[204-bessy] [She]_123-margaret leant back , and shut [her]_123-margaret eyes , and crossed [her]_123-margaret hands over [her]_123-margaret breast , lying at perfect rest , as if to receive all the ideas [Margaret]_123-margaret could suggest . [Margaret]_123-margaret had never spoken of [Helstone]_8-helstone since [she]_123-margaret left [it]_8-helstone , except just naming [the place]_{657-the place} incidentally . [She]_123-margaret saw [it]_8-helstone in dreams more vivid than life , and as [she]_123-margaret fell away to slumber at nights [her]_123-margaret memory wandered in all [its]_8-helstone pleasant places . But [her]_123-margaret heart was opened to [this girl]_{1570-this girl} : “ Oh , [Bessy]_204-bessy , [I]_123-margaret loved [the home [we]_5958-we have left so dearly]_{5957-the home we have left so dearly} ! [I]_123-margaret wish [you]_204-bessy could see [it]_8-helstone . [I]_123-margaret can not tell [you]_204-bessy half its beauty . There are great trees standing all about [it]_8-helstone , with [their]_5959-their branches stretching long and level , and making a deep shade of rest even at noonday . And yet , though every leaf may seem still , there is a continual rushing sound of movement all around — not close at hand . Then sometimes the turf is as soft and fine as velvet ; and sometimes quite lush with the perpetual moisture of a little , hidden , tinkling brook near at hand . And then in other parts there are billowy ferns — whole stretches of fern ; some in the green shadow ; some with long streaks of golden sunlight lying on them — just like [the sea]_{5960-the sea} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_204-bessy have never seen [the sea]_{5960-the sea} , ”_[204-bessy] murmured [Bessy]_204-bessy . “ But go on . ”_[204-bessy] “ Then here and there , there are [wide commons]_{5962-wide commons} , high up as if above the very tops of the trees — ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_204-bessy am glad of that . [I]_204-bessy felt smothered like down below . When [I]_204-bessy have gone for an out , [I]_204-bessy ’ve always wanted to get high up and see far away , and take a deep breath o ’ fulness in that air . [I]_204-bessy get smothered enough in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , and [I]_204-bessy think the sound [yo]_204-bessy ’ speak of among the trees , going on for ever and ever , would send [me]_204-bessy dazed ; it ’s that made [my]_204-bessy head ache so in the mill . Now on [these commons]_{5963-these commons} , [I]_204-bessy reckon , there is but little noise ? ”_[204-bessy] “ No , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret ; “ nothing but here and there a lark high in the air . Sometimes [I]_123-margaret used to hear [a farmer]_{5964-a farmer} speaking sharp and loud to [[his]_{5964-a farmer} servants]_{5965-his servants} ; but it was so far away that it only reminded [me]_123-margaret pleasantly that [other people]_{5786-other people} were hard at work in [some distant place]_{5967-some distant place} , while [I]_123-margaret just sat on [the heather]_{5968-the heather} and did nothing . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_204-bessy used to think once that if [I]_204-bessy could have a day of doing nothing , to rest [me]_204-bessy — a day in [some quiet place like that]_{5969-some quiet place like that} [yo]_204-bessy ’ speak on — it would maybe set [me]_204-bessy up . But now [I]_204-bessy ’ve had many days o ’ idleness , and [I]_204-bessy ’m just as weary ’ o [them]_5970-them as [I]_204-bessy was o ’ [my]_204-bessy work . Sometimes [I]_204-bessy ’m so tired out [I]_204-bessy think [I]_204-bessy can not enjoy [heaven]_5971-heaven without a piece of rest first . [I]_204-bessy ’m rather afeard o ’ going straight there without getting a good sleep in the grave to set [me]_204-bessy up . ”_[204-bessy] “ Do n’t be afraid , [Bessy]_204-bessy , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , laying [her]_123-margaret hand on [the girl]_{5516-the girl} ’s hand ; “ [God]_174-god can give [you]_204-bessy more perfect rest than even idleness on [earth]_5188-earth , or the dead sleep of the grave can do . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Bessy]_204-bessy moved uneasily ; then [she]_204-bessy said : “ [I]_1572-i wish [father]_5264-father would not speak to [me]_1572-i as [he]_5264-father does . [He]_5264-father means well , as [I]_1572-i telled [yo]_204-bessy ’ yesterday , and tell [yo]_204-bessy ’ again and again . But [yo]_204-bessy ’ see , though [I]_1572-i do n’t believe [him]_5264-father a bit by day , yet by night — when [I]_1572-i ’m in a fever , half asleep and half awake — it comes back upon [me]_1572-i — oh ! so bad ! And [I]_1572-i think , if this should be [th]_5974-th ’ end of all , and if all [I]_1572-i ’ve been born for is just to work [my]_1572-i heart and [my]_1572-i life away , and to sicken [i]_1572-i ’ [this dree place]_{5975-this dree place} , wi ’ [them]_5976-them mill - noises in [my]_1572-i ears for ever , until [I]_1572-i could scream out for [them]_5976-them to stop , and let [me]_1572-i have a little piece o ’ quiet — and wi ’ the fluff filling [my]_1572-i lungs , until [I]_1572-i thirst to death for one long deep breath o ’ the clear air [yo]_204-bessy ’ speak on — and [[my]_1572-i mother]_{5749-my mother} gone , and [I]_1572-i never able to tell [her]_{5749-my mother} again how [I]_1572-i loved [her]_{5749-my mother} , and o ’ all [my]_1572-i troubles — [I]_1572-i think if this life is th ’ end , and there ’s [no God]_{5978-no god} to wipe away all tears from all eyes — [yo]_204-bessy ’ wench , [yo]_204-bessy ’ ! ”_[1572-i] said [she]_1572-i , sitting up , and clutching violently , almost fiercely , at [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s hand , “ [I]_1572-i could go mad , and kill [yo]_204-bessy , [I]_1572-i could . ”_[1572-i] [She]_1572-i fell back completely worn out with [her]_1572-i passion . [Margaret]_123-margaret knelt down by [her]_1572-i . “ [Bessy]_204-bessy — [we]_5979-we have [a Father in [Heaven]_58-heaven]_{5980-a father in heaven} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_1572-i know it ! [I]_1572-i know it , ”_[1572-i] moaned [she]_1572-i , turning [her]_1572-i head uneasily from side to side . “ [I]_1572-i ’m very wicked . [I]_1572-i ’ve spoken very wickedly . Oh ! do n’t be frightened by [me]_1572-i and never come again . [I]_1572-i would not harm a hair of [your]_123-margaret head . And , ”_[1572-i] opening [her]_1572-i eyes , and looking earnestly at [Margaret]_123-margaret , “ [I]_1572-i believe , perhaps , more than [yo]_123-margaret ’ do o ’ what ’s to come . [I]_1572-i read the book [o]_5981-o ’ Revelations until [I]_1572-i know it off by heart , and [I]_1572-i never doubt when [I]_1572-i ’m waking , and in [my]_1572-i senses , of all the glory [I]_1572-i ’m to come to . ”_[1572-i] “ Do n’t let [us]_5982-us talk of what fancies come into [your]_123-margaret head when [you]_123-margaret are feverish . [I]_123-margaret would rather hear something about what [you]_123-margaret used to do when [you]_123-margaret were well . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_1572-i think [I]_1572-i was well when [mother]_445-mother died , but [I]_1572-i have never been rightly strong sin ’ somewhere about that time . [I]_1572-i began to work in [a carding - room]_{5984-a carding - room} soon after , and the fluff got into [my]_1572-i lungs , and poisoned [me]_1572-i . ”_[1572-i] “ Fluff ? ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , inquiringly . “ Fluff , ”_{[123-margaret]} repeated [Bessy]_204-bessy . “ Little bits , as fly off fro ’ the cotton , when [they]_5985-they ’re carding it , and fill the air till it looks all fine white dust . [They]_5985-they say it winds rounds the lungs , and tightens them up . Anyhow , there ’s [many a one as works in a carding - room , that falls into a waste , coughing and spitting blood , because they ’re just poisoned by the fluff]_{5986-many a one as works in a carding - room , that falls into a waste , coughing and spitting blood , because they ’re just poisoned by the fluff} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But ca n’t it be helped ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ [I]_123-margaret dunno . [Some folk]_{5987-some folk} have a great wheel at one end o ’ [[their]_{5987-some folk} carding - rooms]_{5988-their carding - rooms} to make a draught , and carry off th ’ dust ; but that wheel costs a deal of money — five or six hundred pounds , maybe , and brings in no profit ; so it ’s but [a few of [th ’ masters]_{5990-th ’ masters}]_{5989-a few of th ’ masters} as will put [’em]_5991-’em up ; and [I]_123-margaret ’ve heard tell o ’ men who did n’t like working in places where there was a wheel , because [they]_5985-they said as how it made [’em]_5991-’em hungry , at after [they]_5985-they ’d been long used to swallowing fluff , to go without it , and that [their]_5985-they wages ought to be raised if [they]_5985-they were to work in such places . So between [masters]_686-masters and [men]_806-men [th]_{5990-th ’ masters} ’ wheels fall through . [I]_123-margaret know [I]_123-margaret wish there ’d been a wheel in [[our]_5994-our place]_{5995-our place} , though . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Did not [[your]_123-margaret father]_{5373-your father} know about it ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ Yes ! And [he]_{5373-your father} was sorry . But [[our]_5994-our factory]_{5997-our factory} were a good one on the whole ; and a steady likely set o ’ [people]_617-people ; and [father]_5264-father was afeard of letting [me]_123-margaret go to a strange place , for though [yo]_123-margaret ’ would [na]_6000-na think it now , many a one then used to call [me]_123-margaret [a gradely lass enough]_{6001-a gradely lass enough} . And [I]_123-margaret did na like to be reckoned nesh and soft , and [Mary]_{236-mary higgins} ’s schooling were to be kept up , [mother]_445-mother said , and [father]_5264-father [he]_5264-father were always liking to buy books , and go to lectures o ’ one kind and another — all which took money — so [I]_123-margaret just worked on till [I]_123-margaret shall ne’er get the whirr out o ’ [my]_123-margaret ears , or the fluff out o ’ [my]_123-margaret throat [i]_123-margaret ’ [this world]_{5132-this world} . That ’s all . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ How old are [you]_123-margaret ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ Nineteen , come [July]_237-july . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ And [I]_123-margaret too am nineteen . ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret thought more sorrowfully than [Bessy]_204-bessy did , of the contrast between [them]_1573-us . [She]_123-margaret could not speak for a moment or two for the emotion [she]_123-margaret was trying to keep down . “ About [Mary]_{236-mary higgins} , ”_[204-bessy] said [Bessy]_204-bessy . “ [I]_204-bessy wanted to ask [yo]_123-margaret ’ to be [a friend to [her]_123-margaret]_{6005-a friend to her} . [She]_123-margaret ’s seventeen , but [she]_123-margaret ’s th ’ last on [us]_1573-us . And [I]_204-bessy do n’t want [her]_123-margaret to go to [th ’ mill]_{6006-th ’ mill} , and yet [I]_204-bessy dunno what [she]_123-margaret ’s fit for . ”_[204-bessy] “ [She]_123-margaret could not do”—Margaret_{[123-margaret]} glanced unconsciously at the uncleaned corners of [the room—“She]_{6007-the room—“she} could hardly undertake [[a servant]_{1297-a servant} ’s place]_{6009-a servant ’s place} , could [she]_123-margaret ? [We]_1573-us have [an old faithful servant]_{6010-an old faithful servant} , almost [a friend , who wants help , but who is very particular]_{6011-a friend , who wants help , but who is very particular} ; and it would not be right to plague [her]_123-margaret with giving [her]_123-margaret any assistance that would really be an annoyance and an irritation . ”_[204-bessy] “ No , [I]_204-bessy see . [I]_204-bessy reckon [yo’re]_204-bessy right . [[Our]_1573-us [Mary]_{236-mary higgins}]_{6012-our mary} ’s [a good wench]_{6013-a good wench} ; but who has [she]_123-margaret had to teach [her]_123-margaret what to do about [a house]_{5428-a house} ? [No mother]_{6015-no mother} , and [me]_204-bessy at [the mill]_{1250-the mill} till [I]_204-bessy was good for nothing but scolding [her]_123-margaret for doing badly what [I]_204-bessy did n’t know how to do a bit . But [I]_204-bessy wish [she]_123-margaret could ha ’ lived wi ’ [yo]_204-bessy ’ , for all that . ”_[204-bessy] “ But even though [she]_123-margaret may not be exactly fitted to come and live with [us]_1573-us as [a servant]_{1297-a servant} — and [I]_204-bessy do n’t know about that — [I]_204-bessy will always try to be [a friend to [her]_123-margaret]_{6005-a friend to her} for [your]_204-bessy sake , [Bessy]_204-bessy . And now [I]_204-bessy must go . [I]_204-bessy will come again as soon as [I]_204-bessy can ; but if it should not be to - morrow , or the next day , or even a week or a fortnight hence , do n’t think [I]_204-bessy ’ve forgotten [you]_204-bessy . [I]_204-bessy may be busy . ”_[204-bessy] “ [I]_204-bessy ’ll know [yo]_204-bessy ’ wo n’t forget [me]_204-bessy again . [I]_204-bessy ’ll not mistrust [yo]_204-bessy ’ no more . But remember , in a week or a fortnight [I]_204-bessy may be dead and buried ! ”_[204-bessy] “ [I]_123-margaret ’ll come again as soon as [I]_123-margaret can , [Bessy]_204-bessy , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , squeezing [her]_123-margaret hand tight . “ But [you]_204-bessy ’ll let [me]_123-margaret know if [you]_204-bessy get worse . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Ay , that will [I]_204-bessy , ”_[204-bessy] said [Bessy]_204-bessy , returning the pressure . From that day forwards [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} became more and more of [a suffering invalid]_{1574-a suffering invalid} . It was now drawing near to the anniversary of [Edith]_131-edith ’s marriage , and looking back upon the year ’s accumulated heap of troubles , [Margaret]_123-margaret wondered how they had been borne . If [she]_123-margaret could have anticipated them , how [she]_123-margaret would have shrunk away and hid [herself]_123-margaret from the coming time ! And yet day by day had , of itself , and by itself , been very endurable — small , keen , bright little spots of positive enjoyment having come sparkling into the very middle of sorrows . A year ago , or when [she]_123-margaret first went to [Helstone]_8-helstone , and first became silently conscious of the querulousness in [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s temper , [she]_123-margaret would have groaned bitterly over the idea of a long illness to be borne in a strange , desolate , noisy , busy place , with diminished comforts on every side of the home life . But with the increase of serious and just ground of complaint , a new kind of patience had sprung up in [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s mind . [She]_{469-her mother} was gentle and quiet in intense bodily suffering , almost in proportion as [she]_{469-her mother} had been restless and depressed when there had been no real cause for grief . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was in exactly that stage of apprehension which , in [men of]_{1577-men of} [his]_{134-mr. hale} stamp , takes the shape of wilful blindness . [He]_{134-mr. hale} was more irritated than [Margaret]_123-margaret had ever known [him]_{134-mr. hale} at [[his]_{134-mr. hale} daughter]_{840-his daughter} ’s expressed anxiety . “ Indeed , [Margaret]_123-margaret , [you]_123-margaret are growing fanciful ! God knows [I]_{134-mr. hale} should be the first to take the alarm if [[your]_123-margaret mother]_{5280-your mother} were really ill ; [we]_6020-we always saw when [she]_{5280-your mother} had [her]_{5280-your mother} headaches at [Helstone]_8-helstone , even without [her]_{5280-your mother} telling [us]_6020-we . [She]_{5280-your mother} looks quite pale and white when [she]_{5280-your mother} is ill ; and now [she]_{5280-your mother} has a bright healthy colour in [her]_{5280-your mother} cheeks , just as [she]_{5280-your mother} used to have when [I]_{134-mr. hale} first knew [her]_{5280-your mother} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ But [papa]_528-papa , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , with hesitation , “ do [you]_528-papa know [I]_123-margaret think that is the flush of pain . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Nonsense , [Margaret]_123-margaret . [I]_{134-mr. hale} tell [you]_123-margaret , [you]_123-margaret are too fanciful . [You]_123-margaret are [the person not well]_{6022-the person not well} , [I]_{134-mr. hale} think . Send for [the doctor]_{6023-the doctor} to - morrow for [yourself]_123-margaret ; and then , if it will make [your]_123-margaret mind easier , [he]_{6023-the doctor} can see [[your]_123-margaret mother]_{5280-your mother} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Thank [you]_1579-he , [dear papa]_{5242-dear papa} . It will make [me]_123-margaret happier , indeed . ”_{[123-margaret]} And [she]_123-margaret went up to [him]_1579-he to kiss [him]_1579-he . But [he]_1579-he pushed [her]_123-margaret away — gently enough , but still as if [she]_123-margaret had suggested unpleasant ideas , which [he]_1579-he should be glad to get rid of as readily as [he]_1579-he could of [her]_123-margaret presence . [He]_1579-he walked uneasily up and down [the room]_{567-the room} . “ [Poor Maria]_{180-poor maria} ! ”_[1579-he] said [he]_1579-he , half soliloquising , “ [I]_1579-he wish [one]_5094-one could do right without sacrificing [others]_715-others . [I]_1579-he shall hate [this town]_{6028-this town} , and [myself]_1579-he too , if she——. Pray , [Margaret]_123-margaret , does [[your]_123-margaret mother]_{5280-your mother} often talk to [you]_123-margaret of the old places : of [Helstone]_8-helstone , [I]_1579-he mean . ”_[1579-he] “ No , [papa]_528-papa , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , sadly . “ Then , [you]_528-papa see , [she]_{5280-your mother} ca n’t be fretting after [them]_6031-them , eh ? It has always been a comfort to [me]_123-margaret to think that [[your]_123-margaret mother]_{5280-your mother} was so simple and open that [I]_123-margaret knew every little grievance [she]_{5280-your mother} had . [She]_{5280-your mother} never would conceal anything seriously affecting [her]_{5280-your mother} health from [me]_123-margaret : would [she]_{5280-your mother} , eh , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? [I]_123-margaret am quite sure [she]_{5280-your mother} would not . So do n’t let [me]_123-margaret hear of these foolish morbid ideas . Come , give [me]_123-margaret a kiss , and run off to bed . ”_{[123-margaret]} But [she]_123-margaret heard [him]_1581-him pacing about ( racooning , as [she]_123-margaret and [Edith]_131-edith used to call it ) long after [her]_123-margaret slow and languid undressing was finished — long after as [she]_123-margaret began to listen as [she]_123-margaret lay in bed . CHAPTER XIV . [THE MEETING]_{1582-the meeting} . “ [I]_238-southey was used To sleep at nights as sweetly as [a child]_{540-a child} , — Now if the wind blew rough , it made [me]_238-southey start , And think of [[my]_238-southey poor boy]_{6034-my poor boy} tossing about Upon [the roaring seas]_{6035-the roaring seas} . And then [I]_238-southey seemed To feel that it was hard to take [him]_{6034-my poor boy} from [me]_238-southey For such a little fault . ”_{[238-southey]} [SOUTHEY]_238-southey . It was a comfort to [Margaret]_123-margaret about this time , to find that [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} drew more tenderly and intimately towards [her]_123-margaret than [she]_{469-her mother} had ever done since the days of [her]_123-margaret childhood . [She]_{469-her mother} took [her]_123-margaret to [her]_{469-her mother} heart as [a confidential friend]_{1584-a confidential friend} — the post [Margaret]_123-margaret had always longed to fill , and had envied [Dixon]_186-dixon for being preferred to . [Margaret]_123-margaret took pains to respond to every call made upon [her]_123-margaret for sympathy — and [they]_1585-they were many — even when [they]_1585-they bore relation to trifles which [she]_123-margaret would no more have noticed or regarded [herself]_123-margaret than the elephant would perceive the little pin at [his]_1586-his feet , which yet [he]_1586-his lifts carefully up at the bidding of [[his]_1586-his keeper]_{1587-his keeper} . All unconsciously [Margaret]_123-margaret drew near to a reward . One evening , [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} being absent , [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} began to talk to [her]_123-margaret about [[her]_{469-her mother} brother]_{1589-her brother} [Frederick]_{221-frederick} , the very subject on which [Margaret]_123-margaret had longed to ask questions , and almost the only one on which [her]_123-margaret timidity overcame [her]_123-margaret natural openness . The more [she]_123-margaret wanted to hear about [him]_{221-frederick} , the less likely [she]_123-margaret was to speak . “ Oh , [Margaret]_123-margaret , it was so windy last night ! It came howling down the chimney in [[our]_6036-our room]_{6037-our room} ! [I]_123-margaret could not sleep . [I]_123-margaret never can when there is such a terrible wind . [I]_123-margaret got into a wakeful habit when poor [Frederick]_{221-frederick} was at [sea]_6038-sea ; and now , even if [I]_123-margaret do n’t waken all at once , [I]_123-margaret dream of [him]_{221-frederick} in [some stormy sea]_{6039-some stormy sea} , with great , clear , glass - green walls of waves on either side [[his]_{221-frederick} ship]_{6040-his ship} , but far higher than [her]_{6040-his ship} very masts , curling over [her]_{6040-his ship} with that cruel , terrible white foam , like some gigantic crested serpent . It is an old dream , but it always comes back on windy nights , till [I]_123-margaret am thankful to waken , sitting straight and stiff up in bed with [my]_123-margaret terror . [Poor Frederick]_{146-frederick} ! [He]_{146-frederick} is on [land]_6041-land now , so wind can do [him]_{146-frederick} no harm . Though [I]_123-margaret did think it might shake down some of those tall chimneys . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Where is [Frederick]_{146-frederick} now , [mamma]_5139-mamma ? [Our]_6043-our letters are directed to the care of [Messrs. Barbour]_{239-messrs. barbour} , at [Cadiz]_59-cadiz . [I]_{142-mrs. hale} know : but where is [he]_{146-frederick} [himself]_{146-frederick} ? ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ [I]_123-margaret ca n’t remember the name of [the place]_{657-the place} , but [he]_{146-frederick} is not called [Hale]_123-margaret ; [you]_5139-mamma must remember that , [Margaret]_123-margaret . Notice the F. D. in every corner of the letters . [He]_{146-frederick} has taken the name of [Dickenson]_{240-dickenson} . [I]_123-margaret wanted [him]_{146-frederick} to have been called [Beresford]_157-john , to which [he]_{146-frederick} had a kind of right , but [[your]_5139-mamma father]_{5373-your father} thought [he]_{146-frederick} had better not . [He]_{146-frederick} might be recognised , [you]_5139-mamma know , if [he]_{146-frederick} were called by [my]_123-margaret name . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [Mamma]_163-mamma , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “ [I]_123-margaret was at [Aunt Shaw]_131-edith ’s when it all happened ; and [I]_123-margaret suppose [I]_123-margaret was not old enough to be told plainly about it . But [I]_123-margaret should like to know now , if [I]_123-margaret may — if it does not give [you]_5139-mamma too much pain to speak about it . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [Pain]_241-pain ! No , ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} replied [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , [her]_{142-mrs. hale} cheek flushing . “ Yet it is pain to think that perhaps [I]_123-margaret may never see [[my]_123-margaret darling boy]_{6046-my darling boy} again . Or else [he]_{6046-my darling boy} did right , [Margaret]_123-margaret . [They]_6047-they may say what [they]_6047-they like , but [I]_123-margaret have [his]_{6046-my darling boy} own letters to show , and [I]_123-margaret ’ll believe [him]_{6046-my darling boy} , though [he]_{6046-my darling boy} is [[my]_123-margaret son]_{5653-my son} , sooner than any court - martial on [earth]_5188-earth . Go to [[my]_123-margaret little japan cabinet]_{6050-my little japan cabinet} , [dear]_5155-dear , and in the second left - hand drawer [you]_5155-dear will find a packet of letters . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret went . There were the yellow , sea - stained letters , with the peculiar fragrance which ocean letters have . [Margaret]_123-margaret carried them back to [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} , who untied the silken string with trembling fingers , and , examining [their]_1591-their dates , [she]_{469-her mother} gave them to [Margaret]_123-margaret to read , making [her]_{469-her mother} hurried , anxious remarks on their contents , almost before [[her]_{469-her mother} daughter]_{480-her daughter} could have understood what they were . “ [You]_123-margaret see , [Margaret]_123-margaret , how from the very first [he]_6052-he disliked [Captain Reid]_{242-captain reid} . [He]_6052-he was second lieutenant in [the ship]_{6053-the ship} — [the Orion]_{60-the orion} — in which [Frederick]_{146-frederick} sailed the very first time . [Poor little fellow]_{6054-poor little fellow} , how well [he]_6052-he looked in [his]_6052-he midshipman ’s dress , with [his]_6052-he dirk in [his]_6052-he hand , cutting open all the newspapers with it as if it were a paper - knife ! But [this Mr. Reid]_{243-this mr. reid} , as [he]_6052-he was then , seemed to take a dislike to [Frederick]_{146-frederick} from the very beginning . And then — stay ! these are the letters [he]_6052-he wrote on board [the Russell]_{61-the russell} . When [he]_6052-he was appointed to [her]_123-margaret , and found [[his]_6052-he old enemy]_{6055-his old enemy} [Captain Reid]_{242-captain reid} in command , [he]_6052-he did mean to bear all [his]_6052-he tyranny patiently . Look ! this is the letter . Just read it , [Margaret]_123-margaret . Where is it [he]_6052-he says — [Stop—‘my father]_{6056-stop—‘my father} may rely upon [me]_123-margaret , that [I]_123-margaret will bear with all proper patience everything that [one officer]_{6057-one officer} and [gentleman]_{6058-gentleman} can take from another . But from [my]_123-margaret former knowledge of [[my]_123-margaret present captain]_{6059-my present captain} , [I]_123-margaret confess [I]_123-margaret look forward with apprehension to a long course of tyranny on board [the Russell]_{61-the russell} . ’ [You]_123-margaret see , [he]_6052-he promises to bear patiently , and [I]_123-margaret am sure [he]_6052-he did , for [he]_6052-he was [the sweetest - tempered boy]_{6060-the sweetest - tempered boy} , when [he]_6052-he was not vexed , that could possibly be . Is that the letter in which [he]_6052-he speaks of [Captain Reid]_{242-captain reid} ’s impatience with [the men]_{5458-the men} , for not going through [the ship]_{6053-the ship} ’s manœuvres as quickly as [the Avenger]_{6063-the avenger} ? [You]_123-margaret see , [he]_6052-he says that [they]_{5458-the men} had many new hands on board [the Russell]_{61-the russell} , while [the Avenger]_{6063-the avenger} had been nearly three years on [the station]_{1056-the station} , with nothing to do but to keep [slavers]_6066-slavers off , and work [[her]_{6063-the avenger} men]_{6067-her men} , till [they]_{5458-the men} ran up and down the rigging like rats or monkeys . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret slowly read the letter , half illegible through the fading of the ink . It might be — it probably was — a statement of [Captain Reid]_{242-captain reid} ’s imperiousness in trifles , very much exaggerated by [the narrator]_{1593-the narrator} , who had written it while fresh and warm from the scene of altercation . [Some sailors]_{1594-some sailors} being aloft in [the main - topsail rigging]_{1595-the main - topsail rigging} , [the captain]_{1596-the captain} had ordered [them]_{1594-some sailors} to race down , threatening the hindmost with the cat - of - nine tails . [He]_{242-captain reid} who was the farthest on [the spar]_{1597-the spar} , feeling the impossibility of passing [[his]_{242-captain reid} companions]_{1598-his companions} , and yet passionately dreading the disgrace of the flogging , threw [himself]_{242-captain reid} desperately down to catch a rope considerably lower , failed , and fell senseless on [the deck]_{1599-the deck} . [He]_{242-captain reid} only survived for a few hours afterwards , and the indignation of [the ship ’s crew]_{1600-the ship ’s crew} was at boiling point when [young Hale]_123-margaret wrote . “ But [we]_6068-we did not receive this letter till long , long after [we]_6068-we heard of the mutiny . [Poor Fred]_244-fred ! [I]_123-margaret dare say it was a comfort to [him]_{242-captain reid} to write it , even though [he]_{242-captain reid} could not have known how to send it , [poor fellow]_{5622-poor fellow} ! And then [we]_6068-we saw a report in the papers — that ’s to say , long before [Fred]_244-fred ’s letter reached [us]_6068-we — of an atrocious mutiny having broken out on board [the Russell]_{61-the russell} , and that [the mutineers]_{6070-the mutineers} had remained in possession of [the ship]_{6053-the ship} , which had gone off , it was supposed , to be [a pirate]_{6072-a pirate} ; and that [Captain Reid]_{242-captain reid} was sent adrift in [a boat]_{6073-a boat} with [some men]_{6074-some men} — [officers or something — whose names were all given]_{6075-officers or something — whose names were all given} , for [they]_{6074-some men} were picked up by [a West Indian steamer]_{6076-a west indian steamer} . Oh , [Margaret]_123-margaret ! how [[your]_123-margaret father]_{5373-your father} and [I]_123-margaret turned sick over that list , when there was no name of [Frederick Hale]_{245-frederick} . [We]_6068-we thought it must be some mistake ; for poor [Fred]_244-fred was such [a fine fellow]_{6078-a fine fellow} , only perhaps rather too passionate ; and [we]_6068-we hoped that the name of [Carr]_246-carr , which was in the list , was a misprint for that of [Hale]_123-margaret — newspapers are so careless . And towards post - time the next day , [papa]_6079-he set off to walk to [Southampton]_{12-southampton} to get the papers ; and [I]_123-margaret could not stop at [home]_510-home , so [I]_123-margaret went to meet [him]_6079-he . [He]_6079-he was very late — much later than [I]_123-margaret thought [he]_6079-he would have been ; and [I]_123-margaret sat down under the hedge to wait for [him]_6079-he . [He]_6079-he came at last , [his]_6079-he arms hanging loose down , [his]_6079-he head sunk , and walking heavily along , as if every step was a labour and a trouble . [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_123-margaret see [him]_6079-he now . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Do n’t go on , [mamma]_5139-mamma . [I]_123-margaret can understand it all , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , leaning up caressingly against [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s side , and kissing [her]_{469-her mother} hand . “ No , [you]_123-margaret ca n’t , [Margaret]_123-margaret . [No one]_{535-no one} can who did not see [him]_6079-he then . [I]_123-margaret could hardly lift [myself]_123-margaret up to go and meet [him]_6079-he — everything seemed so to reel around [me]_123-margaret all at once . And when [I]_123-margaret got to [him]_6079-he , [he]_6079-he did not speak , or seem surprised to see [me]_123-margaret there , more than three miles from [home]_510-home , beside [the Oldham beech - tree]_{6084-the oldham beech - tree} ; but [he]_6079-he put [my]_123-margaret arm in [his]_6079-he , and kept stroking [my]_123-margaret hand , as if [he]_6079-he wanted to soothe [me]_123-margaret to be very quiet under some great heavy blow ; and when [I]_123-margaret trembled so all over that [I]_123-margaret could not speak , [he]_6079-he took [me]_123-margaret in [his]_6079-he arms , and stooped down [his]_6079-he head on [mine]_123-margaret , and began to shake and to cry in a strange muffled , groaning voice , till [I]_123-margaret , for very fright , stood quite still , and only begging [him]_6079-he to tell [me]_123-margaret what [he]_6079-he had heard . And then , with [his]_6079-he hand jerking , as if [some one else]_{6085-some one else} moved it against [his]_6079-he will , [he]_6079-he gave [me]_123-margaret a wicked newspaper to read , calling [[our]_6086-our [Frederick]_{245-frederick}]_{6087-our frederick} a ‘ [traitor of the blackest dye]_{6088-traitor of the blackest dye} , ’ ‘ a base , ungrateful disgrace to [his]_{245-frederick} profession . ’ Oh ! [I]_123-margaret can not tell what bad words [they]_6089-they did not use . [I]_123-margaret took the paper in [my]_123-margaret hands as soon as [I]_123-margaret had read it — [I]_123-margaret tore it up to little bits — [I]_123-margaret tore it — oh ! [I]_123-margaret believe , [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_123-margaret tore it with [my]_123-margaret teeth . [I]_123-margaret did not cry . [I]_123-margaret could not . [My]_123-margaret cheeks were as hot as fire , and [my]_123-margaret very eyes burnt in [my]_123-margaret head . [I]_123-margaret saw [[your]_123-margaret father]_{5373-your father} looking grave at [me]_123-margaret . [I]_123-margaret said it was a lie , and so it was . Months after , this letter came , and [you]_123-margaret see what provocation [Frederick]_{245-frederick} had . It was not for [himself]_{245-frederick} , or [his]_{245-frederick} own injuries , [he]_{245-frederick} rebelled ; but [he]_{245-frederick} would speak [his]_{245-frederick} mind to [Captain Reid]_{242-captain reid} , and so it went on from bad to worse ; and [you]_123-margaret see , most of [the sailors]_{6091-the sailors} stuck by [Frederick]_{245-frederick} . “_{[123-margaret]} [I]_0-i think , [Margaret]_123-margaret , ” [she]_123-margaret continued , after a pause , in a weak , trembling , exhausted voice , “_{[123-margaret]} [I]_0-i am glad of it — [I]_0-i am prouder of [Frederick]_{245-frederick} standing up against injustice , than if [he]_{245-frederick} had been simply [a good officer]_{1602-a good officer} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sure [I]_0-i am , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , in a firm , decided tone . “_[0-i] Loyalty and obedience to wisdom and justice are fine ; but it is still finer to defy arbitrary power , unjustly and cruelly used — not on behalf of [ourselves]_{1603-ourselves} , but on behalf of [others more helpless]_{1604-others more helpless} . ” “_[0-i] For all that , [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i could see [Frederick]_{245-frederick} once more — just once . [He]_{245-frederick} was [[my]_0-i first baby]_{1605-my first baby} , [Margaret]_123-margaret . ” [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} spoke wistfully , and almost as if apologising for the yearning , craving wish , as though it were a depreciation of [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} remaining child]_{6092-her remaining child} . But such an idea never crossed [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s mind . [She]_123-margaret was thinking how [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s desire could be fulfilled . “_{[123-margaret]} It is six or seven years ago — would [they]_1606-they still prosecute [him]_{245-frederick} , [mother]_445-mother ? If [he]_{245-frederick} came and stood [his]_{245-frederick} trial , what would be the punishment ? Surely , [he]_{245-frederick} might bring evidence of [his]_{245-frederick} great provocation . ” “_{[245-frederick]} It would do no good , ” replied [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . “_{[245-frederick]} [Some of [the sailors who accompanied [Frederick]_{245-frederick}]_{1609-the sailors who accompanied frederick}]_{1608-some of the sailors who accompanied frederick} were taken , and there was a court - martial held on [them]_{1608-some of the sailors who accompanied frederick} on board [the Amicia]_{63-the amicia} ; [I]_0-i believed all [they]_{1608-some of the sailors who accompanied frederick} said in [their]_{1608-some of the sailors who accompanied frederick} defence , [poor fellows]_{1610-poor fellows} , because it just agreed with [Frederick]_{245-frederick} ’s story — but it was of no use , — ” and for the first time during the conversation [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} began to cry ; yet something possessed [Margaret]_123-margaret to force the information [she]_123-margaret foresaw , yet dreaded , from [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} . “_{[1608-some of the sailors who accompanied frederick]} What happened to [them]_{1608-some of the sailors who accompanied frederick} , [mamma]_5139-mamma ? ” asked [she]_123-margaret . “_[5139-mamma] [They]_{1608-some of the sailors who accompanied frederick} were hung at [the yard - arm]_{1612-the yard - arm} , ” said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , solemnly . “_[5139-mamma] And the worst was that [the court]_{1613-the court} , in condemning [them]_{1608-some of the sailors who accompanied frederick} to death , said [they]_{1608-some of the sailors who accompanied frederick} had suffered [themselves]_{1608-some of the sailors who accompanied frederick} to be led astray from [their]_{1608-some of the sailors who accompanied frederick} duty by [[their]_{1608-some of the sailors who accompanied frederick} superior officers]_{1614-their superior officers} . ” [They]_{1608-some of the sailors who accompanied frederick} were silent for a long time . “_{[1613-the court]} And [Frederick]_{245-frederick} was in [South America]_{64-south america} for several years , was [he]_{245-frederick} not ? ” “_{[245-frederick]} Yes . And now [he]_{245-frederick} is in [Spain]_65-spain . At [Cadiz]_59-cadiz , or [somewhere near]_{1615-somewhere near} [it]_59-cadiz . If [he]_{245-frederick} comes to [England]_9-england [he]_{245-frederick} will be hung . [I]_0-i shall never see [his]_{245-frederick} face again — for if [he]_{245-frederick} comes to [England]_9-england [he]_{245-frederick} will be hung . ” There was no comfort to be given . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} turned [her]_{142-mrs. hale} face to the wall , and lay perfectly still in [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} mother]_{469-her mother} ’s despair . Nothing could be said to console [her]_{469-her mother} . [She]_{469-her mother} took [her]_{469-her mother} hand out of [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s with a little impatient movement , as if [she]_{469-her mother} would fain be left alone with the recollection of [[her]_{469-her mother} son]_{1400-her son} . When [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} came in , [Margaret]_123-margaret went out , oppressed with gloom , and seeing no promise of brightness on any side of the horizon . [CHAPTER XV MASTERS AND MEN]_{247-chapter xv masters and men} . “_{[216-mrs. thornton]} Thought fights with thought ; out springs a spark of truth From the collision of the sword and shield . ” [W. S. LANDOR]_{248-w. s. landor} . “_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret , ” said [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , the next day , “_{[123-margaret]} [we]_1616-we must return [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s call . [[Your]_123-margaret mother]_{5280-your mother} is not very well , and thinks [she]_{5280-your mother} can not walk so far ; but [you]_123-margaret and [I]_0-i will go this afternoon . ” As [they]_1616-we went , [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} began about [[his]_{134-mr. hale} wife]_{592-his wife} ’s health , with a kind of veiled anxiety , which [Margaret]_123-margaret was glad to see [awakened]_249-awakened at last . “_[0-i] Did [you]_123-margaret consult [the doctor]_{6023-the doctor} , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? Did [you]_123-margaret send for [him]_{6023-the doctor} ? ” “_{[123-margaret]} No , [papa]_528-papa , [you]_528-papa spoke of [his]_{6023-the doctor} coming to see [me]_0-i . Now [I]_0-i was well . But if [I]_0-i only knew of [some good doctor]_{1620-some good doctor} , [I]_0-i would go this afternoon , and ask [him]_{6023-the doctor} to come , for [I]_0-i am sure [mamma]_5139-mamma is seriously indisposed . ” [She]_123-margaret put the truth thus plainly and strongly because [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had so completely shut [his]_{444-her father} mind against the idea , when [she]_123-margaret had last named [her]_123-margaret fears . But now the case was changed . [He]_{444-her father} answered in a despondent tone : “_[528-papa] Do [you]_528-papa think [she]_5139-mamma has any hidden complaint ? Do [you]_528-papa think [she]_5139-mamma is really very ill ? Has [Dixon]_186-dixon said anything ? Oh , [Margaret]_123-margaret ! [I]_0-i am haunted by the fear that [our]_1622-our coming to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} has killed [her]_5139-mamma . [[My]_0-i poor [Maria]_{180-poor maria}]_{1623-my poor maria} ! ” “_{[180-poor maria]} Oh , [papa]_528-papa ! do n’t imagine such things , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , shocked . “_[528-papa] [She]_5139-mamma is not well , that is all . [Many a one]_{5571-many a one} is not well for a time ; and with good advice gets better and stronger than ever . ” “_[186-dixon] But has [Dixon]_186-dixon said anything about [her]_5139-mamma ? ” “_[186-dixon] No ! [You]_528-papa know [Dixon]_186-dixon enjoys making a mystery out of trifles ; and [she]_186-dixon has been a little mysterious about [mamma]_5139-mamma ’s health , which has alarmed [me]_0-i rather , that is all . Without any reason [I]_0-i dare say . [You]_528-papa know , [papa]_528-papa , [you]_528-papa said the other day [I]_0-i was getting fanciful . ” “_[528-papa] [I]_0-i hope and trust [you]_528-papa are . But do n’t think of what [I]_0-i said then . [I]_0-i like [you]_528-papa to be fanciful about [[your]_528-papa mother]_{5280-your mother} ’s health ! Do n’t be afraid of telling [me]_0-i [your]_528-papa fancies . [I]_0-i like to hear them , though [I]_0-i dare say , [I]_0-i spoke as if [I]_0-i was annoyed . But [we]_1629-we will ask [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} if [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} can tell [us]_1629-we of [a good doctor]_{1630-a good doctor} . [We]_1629-we wo n’t throw away [our]_1629-we money on any but some one first - rate . Stay , [we]_1629-we turn up [this street]_{5479-this street} . ” [The street]_{1105-the street} did not look as if [it]_{1105-the street} could contain [any house large enough for [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s habitation]_{6101-any house large enough for mrs. thornton ’s habitation} . [[Her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} ’s presence never gave any impression as to [the kind of house [he]_{1400-her son} lived in]_{6103-the kind of house he lived in} ; but , unconsciously , [Margaret]_123-margaret had imagined that tall , massive , handsomely dressed [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} must live in [a house of the same character as [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton}]_{6104-a house of the same character as herself} . Now [Marlborough Street]_{66-marlborough street} consisted of long rows of [small houses]_{6105-small houses} , with a blank wall here and there ; at least that was all [they]_6106-they could see from the point at which [they]_6106-they entered [it]_{66-marlborough street} . “_[1632-he] [He]_1632-he told [me]_0-i [he]_1632-he lived in [Marlborough Street]_{66-marlborough street} , [I]_0-i ’m sure , ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , with a much perplexed air . “_[1632-he] Perhaps it is one of the economies [he]_1632-he still practises , to live in [a very small house]_{1633-a very small house} . But here are plenty of [people]_617-people about ; let [me]_0-i ask . ” [She]_123-margaret accordingly inquired of [a passer - by]_{6107-a passer - by} , and was informed that [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} lived close to [the mill]_{1250-the mill} , and had [the factory lodge]_{6109-the factory lodge} - door pointed out to [her]_123-margaret , at the end of the long dead wall [they]_6106-they had noticed . The lodge - door was like [a common garden]_{6110-a common garden} - door ; on one side of [it]_{6109-the factory lodge} were great closed gates for the ingress and egress of [lorries and wagons]_{6111-lorries and wagons} . [The lodge - keeper]_{6112-the lodge - keeper} admitted [them]_6106-they into [a great oblong yard]_{6113-a great oblong yard} , on one side of which were [offices for the transaction of business]_{6114-offices for the transaction of business} ; on the opposite , [an immense many - windowed mill]_{6115-an immense many - windowed mill} , whence proceeded the continual clank of machinery and the long groaning roar of the steam - engine , enough to deafen [those who lived within the enclosure]_{6116-those who lived within the enclosure} . Opposite to the wall , along which [the street]_{1105-the street} ran , on one of the narrow sides of the oblong , was a handsome stone - coped house,—blackened , to be sure , by the smoke , but with paint , windows , and steps kept scrupulously clean . [It]_{1633-a very small house} was evidently [a house which had been built some fifty or sixty years]_{6118-a house which had been built some fifty or sixty years} . The stone facings — the long , narrow windows , and the number of them — the flights of steps up to the front door , ascending from either side , and guarded by railing — all witnessed to its age . [Margaret]_123-margaret only wondered why people who could afford to live in [so good a house]_{6119-so good a house} , and keep [it]_{1633-a very small house} in such perfect order , did not prefer [a much smaller dwelling in [the country]_{5128-the country}]_{6120-a much smaller dwelling in the country} , or even [some suburb]_{6122-some suburb} ; not in the continual whirl and din of [the factory]_{6123-the factory} . [Her]_123-margaret unaccustomed ears could hardly catch [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s voice , as [they]_6106-they stood on the steps awaiting the opening of the door . [The yard]_{6125-the yard} , too , with the great doors in the dead wall as a boundary , was but a dismal look - out for [the sitting - rooms of [the house]_{460-the house}]_{6126-the sitting - rooms of the house} — as [Margaret]_123-margaret found when [they]_6106-they had mounted the old - fashioned stairs , and been ushered into [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} , the three windows of which went over the front door and [the room on the right - hand side of the entrance]_{6129-the room on the right - hand side of the entrance} . There was [no one]_{535-no one} in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} . It seemed as though [no one]_{535-no one} had been in [it]_{472-the drawing - room} since the day when the furniture was bagged up with as much care as if [the house]_{460-the house} was to be overwhelmed with lava , and discovered a thousand years hence . The walls were pink and gold ; the pattern on the carpet represented bunches of flowers on a light ground , but it was carefully covered up in the centre by a linen drugget , glazed and colourless . The window - curtains were lace ; each chair and sofa had its own particular veil of netting or knitting . Great alabaster groups occupied every flat surface , safe from dust under [their]_6106-they glass shades . In the middle of [the room]_{567-the room} , right under the bagged - up chandelier , was a large circular table , with smartly - bound books arranged at regular intervals round the circumference of [its]_{472-the drawing - room} polished surface , like gaily coloured spokes of a wheel . Everything reflected light , nothing absorbed it . [The whole room]_{6135-the whole room} had a painfully spotted , spangled , speckled look about [it]_{6135-the whole room} , which impressed [Margaret]_123-margaret so unpleasantly that [she]_123-margaret was hardly conscious of the peculiar cleanliness required to keep everything so white and pure in such an atmosphere , or of the trouble that must be willingly expended to secure that effect of icy , snowy discomfort . Wherever [she]_123-margaret looked there was evidence of care and labour , but not care and labour to procure ease , to help on habits of tranquil [home employment]_{6136-home employment} ; solely to ornament and then to preserve ornament from dirt or destruction . [They]_6106-they had leisure to observe , and to speak to [each other]_{751-each other} in low voices , before [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} appeared . [They]_6106-they were talking of what all [the world]_{5098-the world} might hear ; but it is a common effect of [such a room]_{6139-such a room} as this to make [people]_617-people speak low , as if unwilling to awaken the unused echoes . At last [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} came in , rustling in handsome black silk , as was [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} wo nt ; [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} muslins and laces rivalling , not excelling , the pure whiteness of the muslins and netting of [the room]_{567-the room} . [Margaret]_123-margaret explained how it was that [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} could not accompany [them]_6106-they to return [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s call ; but in [her]_123-margaret anxiety not to bring back [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s fears too vividly , [she]_123-margaret gave but a bungling account , and left the impression on [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s mind that [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s was some temporary or fanciful fine - ladyish indisposition , which might have been put aside had there been a strong enough motive ; or that if it was too severe to allow [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} to come out that day , the call might have been deferred . Remembering , too , the horses to [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} carriage]_{6144-her carriage} , hired for [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} own visit to [the Hales]_{197-the hales} , and how [Fanny]_218-fanny had been ordered to go by [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , in order to pay every respect to [them]_6106-they , [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} drew up slightly offended , and gave [Margaret]_123-margaret no sympathy — indeed , hardly any credit for the statement of [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s indisposition . “_[617-people] How is [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ? ” asked [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “_{[179-mr. thornton]} [I]_0-i was afraid [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was not well , from [his]_{179-mr. thornton} hurried note yesterday . ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} [[My]_0-i son]_{5653-my son} is rarely ill ; and when [he]_{5653-my son} is , [he]_{5653-my son} never speaks about it , or makes it an excuse for not doing anything . [He]_{5653-my son} told [me]_0-i [he]_{5653-my son} could not get leisure to read with [you]_0-i last night , [sir]_5140-sir . [He]_{5653-my son} regretted it , [I]_0-i am sure ; [he]_{5653-my son} values the hours spent with [you]_0-i . ” “_[1637-they] [I]_0-i am sure [they]_1637-they are equally agreeable to [me]_0-i , ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “_[1637-they] It makes [me]_0-i feel young again to see [his]_{5653-my son} enjoyment and appreciation of all that is fine in classical literature . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have no doubt that classics are very desirable for [people who have leisure]_{1638-people who have leisure} . But [I]_0-i confess , it was against [my]_0-i judgment that [[my]_0-i son]_{5653-my son} renewed [his]_{5653-my son} study of [them]_1637-they . The time and place in which [he]_{5653-my son} lives , seem to [me]_0-i to require all [his]_{5653-my son} energy and attention . Classics may do very well for [men who loiter away [their]_{1640-men who loiter away their lives in the country or in colleges} lives in [the country]_{5128-the country} or in [colleges]_{1642-colleges}]_{1640-men who loiter away their lives in the country or in colleges} ; but [Milton men]_{1643-milton men} ought to have [their]_{1643-milton men} thoughts and powers absorbed in the work of to - day . At least , that is [my]_0-i opinion . ” This last clause [she]_1644-she gave out with “_[0-i] the pride that apes humility . ” “_[0-i] But , surely , if the mind is too long directed to one object only , it will get stiff and rigid , and unable to take in many interests , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not quite understand what [you]_1644-she mean by a mind getting stiff and rigid . Nor do [I]_0-i admire [those whirligig characters that are full of this thing to - day]_{1645-those whirligig characters that are full of this thing to - day} , to be utterly forgetful of it in [their]_{1645-those whirligig characters that are full of this thing to - day} new interest to - morrow . Having many interests does not suit the life of [a Milton manufacturer]_{5803-a milton manufacturer} . It is or ought to be enough for [him]_{5653-my son} to have one great desire , and to bring all the purposes of [his]_{5653-my son} life to bear on the fulfilment of that . ” “_{[5803-a milton manufacturer]} And that is — ? ” asked [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . [Her]_1644-she sallow cheek flushed , and [her]_1644-she eye lightened , as [she]_1644-she answered : “_{[5803-a milton manufacturer]} To hold and maintain a high , honourable place among [the merchants of [his]_{5653-my son} country]_{1647-the merchants of his country} — [the men of [[his]_{5653-my son} town]_{1649-his town}]_{1648-the men of his town} . [Such a place [[my]_0-i son]_{5653-my son} has earned for [himself]_{5653-my son}]_{1650-such a place my son has earned for himself} . Go where [you]_1644-she will — [I]_0-i do n’t say in [England]_9-england only , but in [Europe]_67-europe — the name of [John Thornton of Milton]_250-john is known and respected amongst [all men of business]_{1652-all men of business} . Of course , it is unknown in the fashionable circles , ” [she]_6146-she continued scornfully . “_{[1653-idle gentlemen]} [Idle gentlemen]_{1653-idle gentlemen} and [ladies]_5093-ladies are not likely to know much of [a Milton manufacturer]_{5803-a milton manufacturer} , unless [he]_250-john gets into parliament , or marries [[a lord]_{1656-a lord} ’s daughter]_{1657-a lord ’s daughter} . ” Both [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} and [Margaret]_123-margaret had an uneasy , ludicrous consciousness that [they]_6147-they had never heard of this great name , until [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} had written [them]_6147-they word that [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} would be [a good friend to have in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{6148-a good friend to have in milton} . [The proud mother]_{6149-the proud mother} ’s world was not [their]_6147-they world of [Harley street]_{1-harley street} gentilities on the one hand , or [country clergymen]_{6150-country clergymen} and [Hampshire squires]_{6151-hampshire squires} on the other . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s face , in spite of all [her]_123-margaret endeavours to keep it simply listening in its expression , told [the sensitive Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} this feeling of [hers]_123-margaret . “_[1658-you] [You]_1658-you think [you]_1658-you never heard of [this wonderful son of mine]_{1659-this wonderful son of mine} , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . [You]_1658-you think [I]_0-i ’m [an old woman whose ideas are hounded by [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , and whose own crow is the whitest ever seen]_{1660-an old woman whose ideas are hounded by milton , and whose own crow is the whitest ever seen} . ” “_[1658-you] No , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , with some spirit . “_[1658-you] It may be true that [I]_0-i was thinking [I]_0-i had hardly heard [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s name before [I]_0-i came to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . But since [I]_0-i have come [here]_5144-here , [I]_0-i have heard enough to make [me]_0-i respect and admire [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , and to feel how much justice and truth there is in what [you]_1658-you have said of [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . ” “_[1658-you] Who spoke to [you]_1658-you of [him]_{179-mr. thornton} ? ” asked [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , a little mollified , yet jealous lest [any one else]_{5225-any one else} ’s words should not have done [him]_{179-mr. thornton} full justice . [Margaret]_123-margaret hesitated before [she]_123-margaret replied . [She]_123-margaret did not like this authoritative questioning . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} came in , as [he]_{134-mr. hale} thought , to the rescue . “_[1658-you] It was what [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} said [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} , that made [us]_1662-us know [the kind of man [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was]_{1663-the kind of man he was} . Was it not , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ” [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} drew [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton} up , and said — “_{[123-margaret]} [[My]_0-i son]_{5653-my son} is not the one to tell of [his]_{5653-my son} own doings . May [I]_0-i again ask [you]_123-margaret , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , from whose account [you]_123-margaret formed [your]_123-margaret favourable opinion of [him]_{179-mr. thornton} ? [A mother]_{5740-a mother} is curious and greedy of commendation of [[her]_{5740-a mother} children]_{1527-her children} , [you]_123-margaret know . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret replied , “_{[5740-a mother]} It was as much from what [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} withheld of that which [we]_1667-we had been told of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} previous life by [Mr. Bell,—it]_{251-mr. bell,—it} was more that than what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} said , that made [us]_1667-we all feel what reason [you]_123-margaret have to be proud of [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . ” “_{[178-mr. bell]} [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ! What can [he]_{179-mr. thornton} know of [John]_250-john ? [He]_250-john , living a lazy life in [a drowsy college]_{1668-a drowsy college} . But [I]_0-i ’m obliged to [you]_123-margaret , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . [Many a missy young lady]_{1669-many a missy young lady} would have shrunk from giving [an old woman]_{1670-an old woman} the pleasure of hearing that [[her]_{1670-an old woman} son]_{1400-her son} was well spoken of . ” “_{[1670-an old woman]} Why ? ” asked [Margaret]_123-margaret , looking straight at [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , in bewilderment . “_{[1670-an old woman]} Why ! because [I]_0-i suppose [they]_1672-they might have consciences that told [them]_1672-they how surely [they]_1672-they were making [the old mother]_{1673-the old mother} into [an advocate for [them]_1672-they]_{1674-an advocate for them} , in case [they]_1672-they had any plans on [the son]_{1675-the son} ’s heart . ” [She]_123-margaret smiled a grim smile , for [she]_123-margaret had been pleased by [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s frankness ; and perhaps [she]_123-margaret felt that [she]_123-margaret had been asking questions too much as if [she]_123-margaret had a right to catechise . [Margaret]_123-margaret laughed outright at the notion presented to [her]_123-margaret ; laughed so merrily that it grated on [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s ear , as if the words that called forth that laugh , must have been utterly and entirely ludicrous . [Margaret]_123-margaret stopped [her]_123-margaret merriment as soon as [she]_123-margaret saw [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s annoyed look . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i beg [your]_{1673-the old mother} pardon , [madam]_1676-madam . But [I]_0-i really am very much obliged to [you]_{1673-the old mother} for exonerating [me]_0-i from making any plans on [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s heart . ” “_{[1677-young ladies]} [Young ladies]_{1677-young ladies} have , before now , ” said [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , stiffly . “_{[1677-young ladies]} [I]_0-i hope [Miss Thornton]_{232-miss thornton} is well , ” put in [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , desirous of changing the current of the conversation . “_{[232-miss thornton]} [She]_{232-miss thornton} is as well as [she]_{232-miss thornton} ever is . [She]_{232-miss thornton} is not strong , ” replied [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , shortly . “_{[232-miss thornton]} And [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ? [I]_0-i suppose [I]_0-i may hope to see [him]_{179-mr. thornton} on Thursday ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i can not answer for [[my]_0-i son]_{5653-my son} ’s engagements . There is some uncomfortable work going on in [the town]_{1126-the town} ; a threatening of a strike . If so , [his]_{179-mr. thornton} experience and judgment will make [him]_{179-mr. thornton} much consulted by [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} friends]_{1680-his friends} . But [I]_0-i should think [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could come on Thursday . At any rate , [I]_0-i am sure [he]_{179-mr. thornton} will let [you]_0-i know if [he]_{179-mr. thornton} can not . ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} A strike ! ” asked [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_{[179-mr. thornton]} What for ? What are [they]_1681-they going to strike for ? ” “_[1681-they] For the mastership and ownership of [[other people]_{5786-other people} ’s property]_{1683-other people ’s property} , ” said [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , with a fierce snort . “_[1681-they] That is what [they]_1681-they always strike for . If [[my]_0-i son]_{5653-my son} ’s work - [people]_617-people strike , [I]_0-i will only say [they]_1681-they are a pack of ungrateful hounds . But [I]_0-i have no doubt [they]_1681-they will . ” “_[1681-they] [They]_1681-they are wanting higher wages , [I]_0-i suppose ? ” asked [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “_[1681-they] That is the face of the thing . But the truth is , [they]_1681-they want to be [masters]_686-masters , and make [the masters]_{1687-the masters} into [slaves]_1688-slaves on [their]_1681-they own ground . [They]_1681-they are always trying at it ; [they]_1681-they always have it in [their]_1681-they minds ; and every five or six years , there comes a struggle between [masters]_686-masters and [men]_806-men . [They]_1681-they ’ll find [themselves]_1681-they mistaken this time , [I]_0-i fancy,—a little out of [their]_1681-they reckoning . If [they]_1681-they turn out , [they]_1681-they may n’t find it so easy to go in again . [I]_0-i believe , [the masters]_{1687-the masters} have a thing or two in [their]_{1687-the masters} heads which will teach [the men]_{5458-the men} not to strike again in a hurry , if [they]_1681-they try it this time . ” “_{[1687-the masters]} Does it make [the town]_{1126-the town} very rough ? ” asked [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_{[1687-the masters]} Of course it does . But surely [you]_1694-you are not [a coward]_{1695-a coward} , are [you]_1694-you ? [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} is not the place for [cowards]_1696-cowards . [I]_0-i have known the time when [I]_0-i have had to thread [my]_0-i way through [a crowd of [white , angry men]_{1698-white , angry men}]_{1697-a crowd of white , angry men} , all swearing [they]_{1697-a crowd of white , angry men} would have [Makinson]_252-makinson ’s blood as soon as [he]_252-makinson ventured to show [his]_252-makinson nose out of [[his]_252-makinson factory]_{1699-his factory} ; and [he]_252-makinson , knowing nothing of it , [some one]_{562-some one} had to go and tell [him]_252-makinson , or [he]_252-makinson was [a dead man]_{1701-a dead man} ; and it needed to be a woman,—so [I]_0-i went . And when [I]_0-i got in , [I]_0-i could not get out . It was as much as [my]_0-i life was worth . So [I]_0-i went up to the roof , where there were stones piled ready to drop on the heads of [the crowd]_{1702-the crowd} , if [they]_{1702-the crowd} tried to force the factory doors . And [I]_0-i would have lifted those heavy stones , and dropped them with as good an aim as [the best man there]_{1703-the best man there} , but that [I]_0-i fainted with the heat [I]_0-i had gone through . If [you]_1704-you live in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [you]_1704-you must learn to have a brave heart , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . ” “_{[187-miss hale]} [I]_0-i would do [my]_0-i best , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret rather pale . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not know whether [I]_0-i am brave or not till [I]_0-i am tried ; but [I]_0-i am afraid [I]_0-i should be [a coward]_{1695-a coward} . ” “_{[1706-south country people]} [South country people]_{1706-south country people} are often frightened by what [[our]_1707-our Darkshire men]_{1708-our darkshire men} and [women]_807-women only call living and struggling . But when [you]_1704-you ’ve been ten years among [a people who are always owing [their]_{1710-a people who are always owing their betters} betters]_{1710-a people who are always owing their betters} a grudge , and only waiting for an opportunity to pay it off , [you]_1704-you ’ll know whether [you]_1704-you are [a coward]_{1695-a coward} or not , take [my]_0-i word for it . ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} came that evening to [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s . [He]_0-i was shown up into [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} , where [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was reading aloud to [[his]_{134-mr. hale} wife]_{592-his wife} and [daughter]_{5632-daughter} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am come partly to bring [you]_1704-you a note from [[my]_0-i mother]_{5749-my mother} , and partly to apologise for not keeping to [my]_0-i time yesterday . The note contains the address [you]_1704-you asked for ; [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} . ” “_{[253-dr. donaldson]} Thank [you]_1704-you ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , hastily , holding out [her]_123-margaret hand to take the note , for [she]_123-margaret did not wish [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} to hear that [they]_6157-they had been making any inquiry about [a doctor]_{6158-a doctor} . [She]_123-margaret was pleased that [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} seemed immediately to understand [her]_123-margaret feeling ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} gave [her]_123-margaret the note without another word of explanation . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} began to talk about the strike . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s face assumed a likeness to [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} ’s worst expression , which immediately repelled the watching [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[1704-you] Yes ; [the fools]_{1713-the fools} will have a strike . Let [them]_{1713-the fools} . It suits [us]_1714-we well enough . But [we]_1714-we gave [them]_{1713-the fools} a chance . [They]_{1713-the fools} think trade is flourishing as it was last year . [We]_1714-we see the storm on the horizon and draw in [our]_1714-we sails . But because [we]_1714-we do n’t explain [our]_1714-we reasons , [they]_{1713-the fools} wo n’t believe [we]_1714-we ’re acting reasonably . [We]_1714-we must give [them]_{1713-the fools} line and letter for the way [we]_1714-we choose to spend or save [our]_1714-we money . [Henderson]_{254-henderson} tried a dodge with [[his]_{254-henderson} men]_{1715-his men} , out at [Ashley]_68-ashley , and failed . [He]_{254-henderson} rather wanted a strike ; it would have suited [his]_{254-henderson} book well enough . So , when [the men]_{5458-the men} came to ask for the five per cent . [they]_{5458-the men} are claiming , [he]_{254-henderson} told [’em]_{5458-the men} [he]_{254-henderson} ’d think about it , and give [them]_{5458-the men} [his]_{254-henderson} answer on the pay day ; knowing all the while what [his]_{254-henderson} answer would be , of course , but thinking [he]_{254-henderson} ’d strengthen [their]_{5458-the men} conceit of [their]_{5458-the men} own way . However , [they]_{5458-the men} were too deep for [him]_{254-henderson} , and heard something about the bad prospects of trade . So in [they]_{5458-the men} came on the Friday , and drew back [their]_{5458-the men} claim , and now [he]_{254-henderson} ’s obliged to go on working . But [we]_1717-we [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} masters have to - day sent in [our]_1717-we decision . [We]_1717-we wo n’t advance a penny . [We]_1717-we tell [them]_{5458-the men} [we]_1717-we may have to lower wages ; but ca n’t afford to raise . So here [we]_1717-we stand , waiting for [their]_{5458-the men} next attack . ” “_[1717-we] And what will that be ? ” asked [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i conjecture a simultaneous strike . [You]_1718-you will see [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} without smoke in a few days , [I]_0-i imagine , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . ” “_{[187-miss hale]} But why , ” asked [she]_{187-miss hale} , “_[0-i] could [you]_0-i not explain what good reason [you]_0-i had for expecting a bad trade ? [I]_0-i do n’t know whether [I]_0-i use the right words , but [you]_1718-you will understand what [I]_0-i mean . ” “_[0-i] Do [you]_0-i give [[your]_0-i servants]_{1719-your servants} reasons for [your]_0-i expenditure , or [your]_0-i economy in the use of [your]_0-i own money ? [We]_1720-we , [the owners of capital]_{1721-the owners of capital} , have a right to choose what [we]_1720-we will do with it . ” “_[0-i] A human right , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , very low . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i beg [your]_0-i pardon , [I]_0-i did not hear what [you]_0-i said . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i would rather not repeat it , ” said [she]_123-margaret ; “_[0-i] it related to a feeling which [I]_0-i do not think [you]_0-i would share . ” “_[0-i] Wo n’t [you]_0-i try [me]_0-i ? ” pleaded [he]_0-i ; [his]_0-i thoughts suddenly bent upon learning what [she]_123-margaret had said . [She]_123-margaret was displeased with [his]_0-i pertinacity , but did not choose to affix too much importance to [her]_123-margaret words . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i said [you]_0-i had a human right . [I]_0-i meant that there seemed no reason but religious ones , why [you]_0-i should not do what [you]_0-i like with [your]_0-i own . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i know [we]_1722-we differ in [our]_1722-we religious opinions ; but do n’t [you]_0-i give [me]_0-i credit for having some , though not the same as [yours]_0-i ? ” [He]_0-i was speaking in a subdued voice , as if to [her]_6160-her alone . [She]_6160-her did not wish to be so exclusively addressed . [She]_6160-her replied out in [her]_6160-her usual tone : “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not think that [I]_0-i have any occasion to consider [your]_0-i special religious opinions in the affair . All [I]_0-i meant to say is , that there is no human law to prevent [the employers]_{1723-the employers} from utterly wasting or throwing away all [their]_{1723-the employers} money , if [they]_{1723-the employers} choose ; but that there are passages in the Bible which would rather imply — to [me]_0-i at least — that [they]_{1723-the employers} neglected [their]_{1723-the employers} duties as [stewards]_{1724-stewards} if [they]_{1723-the employers} did so . However , [I]_0-i know so little about strikes and rate of wages , and capital , and labour , that [I]_0-i had better not talk to [a political economist like [you]_0-i]_{1725-a political economist like you} . ” “_{[1725-a political economist like you]} Nay , the more reason , ” said [he]_0-i eagerly . “_{[1725-a political economist like you]} [I]_0-i shall only be too glad to explain to [you]_0-i all that may seem anomalous or mysterious to [a stranger]_{869-a stranger} ; especially at a time like this , when [our]_1727-our doings are sure to be canvassed by every scribbler who can hold a pen . ” “_[0-i] Thank [you]_0-i , ” [she]_6161-she answered , coldly . “_[0-i] Of course , [I]_0-i shall apply to [[my]_0-i father]_{5535-my father} in the first instance for any information [he]_{5535-my father} can give [me]_0-i , if [I]_0-i get puzzled with living here amongst [this strange society]_{1729-this strange society} . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i think it strange . Why ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know — [I]_0-i suppose because , on the very face of it , [I]_0-i see two classes dependent on [each other]_{751-each other} in every possible way , yet each evidently regarding the interests of the other as opposed to [their]_{751-each other} own : [I]_0-i never lived in a place before where there were [two sets of people]_{1731-two sets of people} always running [each other down]_{1732-each other down} . ” “_[0-i] Who have [you]_0-i heard running [the masters]_{1687-the masters} down ? [I]_0-i do n’t ask who [you]_0-i have heard abusing [the men]_{5458-the men} ; for [I]_0-i see [you]_0-i persist in misunderstanding what [I]_0-i said the other day . But who have [you]_0-i heard abusing [the masters]_{1687-the masters} ? ” [Margaret]_123-margaret reddened ; then smiled as [she]_123-margaret said , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am not fond of being catechised . [I]_0-i refuse to answer [your]_0-i question . Besides , it has nothing to do with the fact . [You]_0-i must take [my]_0-i word for it , that [I]_0-i have heard [some people]_{5232-some people} , or , it may be , only [some one of [the workpeople]_{1738-the workpeople}]_{1737-some one of the workpeople} speak as though it were the interest of [the employers]_{1723-the employers} to keep [them]_{1723-the employers} from acquiring money — that it would make [them]_{1723-the employers} too independent if [they]_{1723-the employers} had a sum in [the savings]_{1740-the savings} ’ bank . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i dare say it was that man [Higgins]_204-bessy who told [you]_0-i all this , ” said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} did not appear to hear what [Margaret]_123-margaret evidently did not wish [him]_{179-mr. thornton} to know . But [he]_{179-mr. thornton} caught it nevertheless . “_[204-bessy] [I]_0-i heard , moreover , that it was considered to the advantage of [the masters]_{1687-the masters} to have [ignorant workmen]_{1742-ignorant workmen} — not [hedge - lawyers]_{1743-hedge - lawyers} , as [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} used to call [those men in [[his]_{125-captain lennox} company]_{1744-his company} who questioned and would know the reason for every order . ” This latter part of [her]_123-margaret]_{6162-those men in his company who questioned and would know the reason for every order . ” this latter part of her} sentence [she]_123-margaret addressed rather to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} than to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . Who is [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} ? asked [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} of [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} , with a strange kind of displeasure , that prevented [him]_{179-mr. thornton} for the moment from replying to [her]_123-margaret ! [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} took up the conversation . “_{[125-captain lennox]} [You]_0-i never were fond of [schools]_1745-schools , [Margaret]_123-margaret , or [you]_0-i would have seen and known before this how much is being done for education in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . ” “_[0-i] No ! ” [she]_123-margaret said , with sudden meekness . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i know [I]_0-i do not care enough about [schools]_1745-schools . But the knowledge and the ignorance of which [I]_0-i was speaking did not relate to reading and writing,—the teaching or information [one]_5094-one can give to [a child]_{540-a child} . [I]_0-i am sure , that what was meant was ignorance of the wisdom that shall guide [men]_806-men and [women]_807-women . [I]_0-i hardly know what that is . But [he]_1751-he — that is [[my]_0-i informant]_{1752-my informant} — spoke as if [the masters]_{1687-the masters} would like [their]_{1687-the masters} hands to be [merely tall , large children — living in the present moment — with a blind unreasoning kind of obedience]_{1754-merely tall , large children — living in the present moment — with a blind unreasoning kind of obedience} . ” “_{[1752-my informant]} In short , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , it is very evident that [[your]_{187-miss hale} informant]_{1755-your informant} found [a pretty ready listener]_{1756-a pretty ready listener} to all the slander [he]_{1755-your informant} chose to utter against [the masters]_{1687-the masters} , ” said [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , in an offended tone . [Margaret]_123-margaret did not reply . [She]_123-margaret was displeased at the personal character [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} affixed to what [she]_123-margaret had said . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} spoke next : “_[0-i] [I]_0-i must confess that , although [I]_0-i have not become so intimately acquainted with [any workmen]_{1758-any workmen} as [Margaret]_123-margaret has , [I]_0-i am very much struck by the antagonism between [the employer]_{1759-the employer} and [the employed]_{1760-the employed} , on the very surface of things . [I]_0-i even gather this impression from what [you]_{187-miss hale} [yourself]_{187-miss hale} have from time to time said . ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} paused awhile before [he]_{179-mr. thornton} spoke . [Margaret]_123-margaret had just left [the room]_{567-the room} , and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was vexed at the state of feeling between [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} and [her]_123-margaret . However , the little annoyance , by making [him]_{179-mr. thornton} cooler and more thoughtful , gave a greater dignity to what [he]_0-i said : “_{[187-miss hale]} [My]_0-i theory is , that [my]_0-i interests are identical with those of [[my]_0-i workpeople]_{1761-my workpeople} , and vice - versa . [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , [I]_0-i know , does not like to hear [men called ‘ hands]_{1762-men called ‘ hands} , ’ so [I]_0-i wo n’t use that word , though it comes most readily to [my]_0-i lips as the technical term , whose origin , whatever it was , dates before [my]_0-i time . On some future day — in some millennium — in [Utopia]_69-utopia , this unity may be brought into practice — just as [I]_0-i can fancy [a republic the most perfect form of government]_{1763-a republic the most perfect form of government} . ” “_[1764-we] [We]_1764-we will read [Plato]_255-plato ’s Republic as soon as [we]_1764-we have finished [Homer]_222-homer . ” “_[1764-we] Well , in the Platonic year , it may fall out that [we]_1764-we are all — [men]_806-men , [women]_807-women , and [children]_{1434-children} — fit for a republic ; but give [me]_0-i a constitutional monarchy in [our]_1764-we present state of morals and intelligence . In [our]_1764-we infancy [we]_1764-we require a wise despotism to govern [us]_1764-we . Indeed , long past infancy , [children]_{1434-children} and [young people]_{1769-young people} are the happiest under the unfailing laws of a discreet firm authority . [I]_0-i agree with [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} so far as to consider [[our]_1764-we people]_{1770-our people} in the condition of [children]_{1434-children} , while [I]_0-i deny that [we]_1764-we , [the masters]_{1687-the masters} , have anything to do with the making or keeping [them]_{1434-children} so . [I]_0-i maintain that despotism is the best kind of government for [them]_{1434-children} ; so that in the hours in which [I]_0-i come in contact with [them]_{1434-children} [I]_0-i must necessarily be [an autocrat]_{1773-an autocrat} . [I]_0-i will use [my]_0-i best discretion — from no humbug or philanthropic feeling , of which [we]_1764-we have had rather too much in [the North]_{54-the north} — to make wise laws and come to just decisions in the conduct of [my]_0-i business — laws and decisions which work for [my]_0-i own good in the first instance — for [theirs]_{1434-children} in the second ; but [I]_0-i will neither be forced to give [my]_0-i reasons , nor flinch from what [I]_0-i have once declared to be [my]_0-i resolution . Let [them]_{1434-children} turn out ! [I]_0-i shall suffer as well as [they]_{1434-children} : but in the end [they]_{1434-children} will find [I]_0-i have not bated nor altered one jot . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret had re - entered [the room]_{567-the room} and was sitting at [her]_123-margaret work ; but [she]_123-margaret did not speak . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} answered — “_[0-i] [I]_0-i dare say [I]_0-i am talking in great ignorance ; but from the little [I]_0-i know , [I]_0-i should say that [the masses]_{1774-the masses} were already passing rapidly into the troublesome stage which intervenes between childhood and manhood , in the life of [the multitude]_{1775-the multitude} as well as that of [the individual]_{1776-the individual} . Now , the error which [many parents]_{1777-many parents} commit in the treatment of [the individual]_{1776-the individual} at this time is , insisting on the same unreasoning obedience as when all [he]_{1776-the individual} had to do in the way of duty was , to obey the simple laws of ‘ Come when [you]_1779-you ’re called , ’ and ‘ Do as [you]_1779-you ’re bid ! ’ But [a wise parent]_{1780-a wise parent} humours the desire for independent action , so as to become [the friend]_{1781-the friend} and [adviser]_1782-adviser when [his]_{1776-the individual} absolute rule shall cease . If [I]_0-i get wrong in [my]_0-i reasoning , recollect , it is [you]_1783-you who adopted the analogy . ” “_[1783-you] Very lately , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “_[1783-you] [I]_0-i heard a story of what happened in [Nuremberg]_70-nuremberg only three or four years ago . [A rich man]_{1784-a rich man} there lived alone in [one of [the immense mansions]_{1786-the immense mansions} which were formerly both [dwellings]_{1787-dwellings} and [warehouses]_{1788-warehouses}]_{1785-one of the immense mansions which were formerly both dwellings and warehouses} . It was reported that [he]_{1784-a rich man} had [a child]_{540-a child} , but [no one]_{535-no one} knew of it for certain . For forty years this rumour kept rising and falling — never utterly dying away . After [his]_{1784-a rich man} death it was found to be true . [He]_{1784-a rich man} had [a son]_{1791-a son} — [an overgrown man]_{1792-an overgrown man} , with the unexercised intellect of [a child]_{540-a child} , whom [he]_{1784-a rich man} had kept up in that strange way , in order to save [him]_{1784-a rich man} from temptation and error . But , of course , when [this great old child]_{1794-this great old child} was turned loose in [the world]_{5098-the world} , [every bad counsellor]_{1796-every bad counsellor} had power over [him]_{1794-this great old child} . [He]_{1794-this great old child} did not know good from evil . [[His]_{1794-this great old child} father]_{5779-his father} had made the blunder of bringing [him]_{1794-this great old child} up in ignorance and taking it for innocence ; and after fourteen months of riotous living , [the city authorities]_{1798-the city authorities} had to take charge of [him]_{1794-this great old child} , in order to save [him]_{1794-this great old child} from starvation . [He]_{1794-this great old child} could not even use words effectively enough to be [a successful beggar]_{1799-a successful beggar} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i used the comparison ( suggested by [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ) of the position of [the master]_{1800-the master} to that of [a parent]_{1801-a parent} , so [I]_0-i ought not to complain of [your]_{187-miss hale} turning the simile into a weapon against [me]_0-i . But , [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , when [you]_{187-miss hale} were setting up [a wise parent]_{1780-a wise parent} as a model for [us]_1803-us , [you]_{187-miss hale} said [he]_{1780-a wise parent} humoured [[his]_{1780-a wise parent} children]_{1804-his children} in [their]_{1804-his children} desire for independent action . Now certainly , the time is not come for the hands to have any independent action during business hours ; [I]_0-i hardly know what [you]_{187-miss hale} would mean by it then . And [I]_0-i say , that [the masters]_{1687-the masters} would be trenching on the independence of [their]_{1687-the masters} hands , in a way that [I]_0-i , for one , should not feel justified in doing , if [we]_1803-us interfered too much with the life [they]_{1687-the masters} lead out of [the mills]_{1806-the mills} . Because [they]_{1687-the masters} labour ten hours a - day for [us]_1803-us , [I]_0-i do not see that [we]_1803-us have any right to impose leading - strings upon [them]_{1687-the masters} for the rest of [their]_{1687-the masters} time . [I]_0-i value [my]_0-i own independence so highly that [I]_0-i can fancy no degradation greater than that of having [another man]_{1807-another man} perpetually directing and advising and lecturing [me]_0-i , or even planning too closely in any way about [my]_0-i actions . [He]_{1807-another man} might be the wisest of [men]_806-men or the most powerful — [I]_0-i should equally rebel and resent [his]_{1807-another man} interference . [I]_0-i imagine this is a stronger feeling in [the North of [England]_9-england]_{852-the north of england} than in [the South]_{1346-the south} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i beg [your]_0-i pardon , but is not that because there has been none of the equality of friendship between [the adviser]_{1811-the adviser} and [advised classes]_{1812-advised classes} ? Because [every man]_{1813-every man} has had to stand in an unchristian and isolated position , apart from and jealous of [[his]_{1813-every man} brother - man]_{1814-his brother - man} : constantly afraid of [his]_{1813-every man} rights being trenched upon ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i only state the fact . [I]_0-i am sorry to say , [I]_0-i have an appointment at eight o’clock , and [I]_0-i must just take facts as [I]_0-i find them to - night , without trying to account for them ; which , indeed , would make no difference in determining how to act as things stand — the facts must be granted . ” “_[0-i] But , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret in a low voice , “_[0-i] it seems to [me]_0-i that it makes all the difference in the world—. ” [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} made a sign to [her]_123-margaret to be silent , and allow [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} to finish what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had to say . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was already standing up and preparing to go . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i must grant [me]_0-i this one point . Given a strong feeling of independence in [every Darkshire man]_{1815-every darkshire man} , have [I]_0-i any right to obtrude [my]_0-i views , of the manner in which [he]_{1815-every darkshire man} shall act , upon another ( hating it as [I]_0-i should do most vehemently [myself]_0-i ) , merely because [he]_{1815-every darkshire man} has labour to sell and [I]_0-i capital to buy ? ” “_[0-i] Not in the least , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , determined to say just this one thing ; “_[0-i] not in the least because of [your]_0-i labour and capital positions , whatever they are , but because [you]_0-i are [a man]_{940-a man} , dealing with a set of men over whom [you]_0-i have , whether [you]_0-i reject the use of it or not , immense power , just because [your]_0-i lives and [your]_0-i welfare are so constantly and intimately interwoven . [God]_174-god has made [us]_1817-us so that [we]_1817-us must be mutually dependent . [We]_1817-us may ignore [our]_1817-us own dependence , or refuse to acknowledge that [others]_715-others depend upon [us]_1817-us in more respects than the payment of weekly wages ; but the thing must be , nevertheless . Neither [you]_0-i nor [any other master]_{1819-any other master} can help [yourselves]_0-i . [The most proudly independent man]_{1820-the most proudly independent man} depends on those around [him]_{1820-the most proudly independent man} for [their]_1821-their insensible influence on [his]_{1820-the most proudly independent man} character — [his]_{1820-the most proudly independent man} life . And the most isolated of all [[your]_0-i Darkshire Egos]_{1822-your darkshire egos} has [dependants]_{1823-dependants} clinging to [him]_{1820-the most proudly independent man} on all sides ; [he]_{1820-the most proudly independent man} can not shake them off , any more than the great rock [he]_{1820-the most proudly independent man} resembles can shake off — ” “_{[1820-the most proudly independent man]} Pray do n’t go into similes , [Margaret]_123-margaret ; [you]_123-margaret have led [us]_1817-us off once already , ” said [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , smiling , yet uneasy at the thought that [they]_1817-us were detaining [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} against [his]_{179-mr. thornton} will , which was a mistake ; for [he]_{444-her father} rather liked it , as long as [Margaret]_123-margaret would talk , although what [she]_123-margaret said only irritated [him]_{444-her father} . “_{[123-margaret]} Just tell [me]_0-i , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , are [you]_0-i [yourself]_0-i ever influenced — no , that is not a fair way of putting it;—but if [you]_0-i are ever conscious of being influenced by [others]_715-others , and not by circumstances , have [those others]_{1825-those others} been working directly or indirectly ? Have [they]_{1825-those others} been labouring to exhort , to enjoin , to act rightly for the sake of example , or have [they]_{1825-those others} been simple , [true men]_{1826-true men} , taking up [their]_{1825-those others} duty , and doing it unflinchingly , without a thought of how [their]_{1825-those others} actions were to make [this man]_{1335-this man} industrious , [that man]_{5543-that man} saving ? Why , if [I]_0-i were [a workman]_{1829-a workman} , [I]_0-i should be twenty times more impressed by the knowledge that [[my]_0-i master]_{1830-my master} was honest , punctual , quick , resolute in all [his]_{1830-my master} doings ( and hands are keener spies even than [valets]_1831-valets ) , than by any amount of interference , however kindly meant , with [my]_0-i ways of going on out of work - hours . [I]_0-i do not choose to think too closely on what [I]_0-i am [myself]_0-i ; but , [I]_0-i believe , [I]_0-i rely on the straightforward honesty of [my]_0-i hands , and the open nature of [their]_1832-their opposition , in contra - distinction to the way in which the turn - out will be managed in [some mills]_{1833-some mills} , just because [they]_1832-their know [I]_0-i scorn to take a single dishonourable advantage , or do an underhand thing [myself]_0-i . It goes farther than a whole course of lectures on ‘ Honesty is the Best Policy’—life diluted into words . No , no ! What [the master]_{1800-the master} is , that will [the men]_{5458-the men} be , without over - much taking thought on [his]_{1800-the master} part . ” “_{[1800-the master]} That is a great admission , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , laughing . “_{[1800-the master]} When [I]_0-i see [men]_806-men violent and obstinate , in pursuit of [their]_806-men rights , [I]_0-i may safely infer that [the master]_{1800-the master} is the same ; that [he]_{1800-the master} is [a little ignorant of that spirit which suffereth long , and is kind]_{1838-a little ignorant of that spirit which suffereth long , and is kind} , and seeketh not [her]_1839-her own . ” “_{[1800-the master]} [You]_0-i are just like [all strangers who do n’t understand the working of [our]_1841-we system]_{1840-all strangers who do n’t understand the working of our system} , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , ” said [he]_{1800-the master} , hastily . “_{[187-miss hale]} [You]_0-i suppose that [[our]_1841-we men]_{1842-our men} are [puppets of dough]_{1843-puppets of dough} , ready to be moulded into any amiable form [we]_1841-we please . [You]_0-i forget [we]_1841-we have only to do with [them]_{1842-our men} for less than a third of [their]_{1842-our men} lives ; and [you]_0-i seem not to perceive that the duties of [a manufacturer]_{1844-a manufacturer} are far larger and wider than those merely of [an employer of labour]_{1845-an employer of labour} : [we]_1841-we have a wide commercial character to maintain , which makes [us]_1841-we into [the great pioneers of civilisation]_{1846-the great pioneers of civilisation} . ” “_{[1848-a rough , heathenish set of fellows]} It strikes [me]_0-i , ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , smiling , “_{[1848-a rough , heathenish set of fellows]} that [you]_0-i might pioneer a little at [home]_510-home . [They]_{1842-our men} are [a rough , heathenish set of fellows]_{1848-a rough , heathenish set of fellows} , [these Milton men of yours]_{1849-these milton men of yours} . ” “_{[1842-our men]} [They]_{1842-our men} are that , ” replied [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_{[1842-our men]} [Rose -]_{71-rose -} water surgery wo n’t do for [them]_{1842-our men} . [Cromwell]_256-cromwell would have made [a capital mill - owner]_{1850-a capital mill - owner} , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . [I]_0-i wish [we]_1841-we had [him]_256-cromwell to put down this strike for [us]_1841-we . ” “_{[256-cromwell]} [Cromwell]_256-cromwell is [no hero of [mine]_{187-miss hale}]_{1851-no hero of mine} , ” [she]_{187-miss hale} said , coldly . “_{[256-cromwell]} But [I]_0-i am trying to reconcile [your]_256-cromwell admiration of despotism with [your]_256-cromwell respect for [other men]_{1852-other men} ’s independence of character . ” [He]_0-i reddened at [her]_{187-miss hale} tone . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i choose to be [the unquestioned and irresponsible master of [my]_0-i hands]_{1853-the unquestioned and irresponsible master of my hands} , during the hours [they]_1854-they labour for [me]_0-i . But those hours past , [our]_1841-we relation ceases ; and then comes in the same respect for [their]_1854-they independence that [I]_0-i [myself]_0-i exact . ” [He]_0-i did not speak again for a minute , [he]_0-i was too much vexed . But [he]_0-i shook it off , and bade [Mr.]_6169-mr. and [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} good night . Then , drawing near to [Margaret]_123-margaret , [he]_0-i said in a lower voice — “_[0-i] [I]_0-i spoke hastily to [you]_1855-you once this evening , and [I]_0-i am afraid , rather rudely . But [you]_1855-you know [I]_0-i am but [an uncouth Milton manufacturer]_{1856-an uncouth milton manufacturer} ; will [you]_1855-you forgive [me]_0-i ? ” “_[1855-you] Certainly , ” said [she]_123-margaret , smiling up in [his]_0-i face , the expression of which was somewhat anxious and oppressed , and hardly cleared away as [he]_0-i met [her]_123-margaret sweet sunny countenance , out of which all the north - wind effect of [their]_6170-their discussion had entirely vanished . But [she]_123-margaret did not put out [her]_123-margaret hand to [him]_0-i , and again [he]_0-i felt the omission , and set it down to pride . CHAPTER XVI . [THE SHADOW OF DEATH]_{257-the shadow of death} . “_[1855-you] Trust in that veiled hand , which leads None by the path that [he]_1857-he would go ; And always be for change prepared , For [the world]_{5098-the world} ’s law is ebb and flow . ” FROM [THE ARABIC]_{258-the arabic} . The next afternoon [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} came to pay [his]_{253-dr. donaldson} first visit to [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . The mystery that [Margaret]_123-margaret hoped [their]_6170-their late habits of intimacy had broken through was resumed . [She]_123-margaret was excluded from [the room]_{567-the room} , while [Dixon]_186-dixon was admitted . [Margaret]_123-margaret was not [a ready lover]_{6172-a ready lover} , but where [she]_123-margaret loved [she]_123-margaret loved passionately , and with no small degree of jealousy . [She]_123-margaret went into [[[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s bed - room]_{6174-her mother ’s bed - room} , just behind [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} , and paced [it]_{6174-her mother ’s bed - room} up and down , while awaiting [the doctor]_{6023-the doctor} ’s coming out . Every now and then [she]_123-margaret stopped to listen ; [she]_123-margaret fancied [she]_123-margaret heard a moan . [She]_123-margaret clenched [her]_123-margaret hands tight , and held [her]_123-margaret breath . [She]_123-margaret was sure [she]_123-margaret heard a moan . Then all was still for a few minutes more ; and then there was the moving of chairs , the raised voices , all the little disturbances of leave - taking . When [she]_123-margaret heard the door open , [she]_123-margaret went quickly out of [the bedroom]_{6177-the bedroom} . “_[0-i] [[My]_0-i father]_{5535-my father} is from [home]_510-home , [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} ; [he]_{5535-my father} has to attend [a pupil]_{1861-a pupil} at this hour . May [I]_0-i trouble [you]_{253-dr. donaldson} to come into [[his]_{5535-my father} room]_{702-his room} [downstairs]_{474-downstairs} ? ” [She]_123-margaret saw , and triumphed over all the obstacles which [Dixon]_186-dixon threw in [her]_123-margaret way ; assuming [her]_123-margaret rightful position as [daughter of [the house]_{460-the house}]_{6178-daughter of the house} in something of the spirit of [the Elder Brother]_{6180-the elder brother} , which quelled [the old servant]_{6181-the old servant} ’s officiousness very effectually . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s conscious assumption of this unusual dignity of demeanour towards [Dixon]_186-dixon , gave [her]_123-margaret an instant ’s amusement in the midst of [her]_123-margaret anxiety . [She]_123-margaret knew , from the surprised expression on [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s face , how ridiculously grand [she]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret must be looking ; and the idea carried [her]_123-margaret downstairs into [the room]_{567-the room} ; it gave [her]_123-margaret that length of oblivion from the keen sharpness of the recollection of the actual business in hand . Now , that came back , and seemed to take away [her]_123-margaret breath . It was a moment or two before [she]_123-margaret could utter a word . But [she]_123-margaret spoke with an air of command , as [she]_123-margaret asked — “_[0-i] What is the matter with [mamma]_5139-mamma ? [You]_5139-mamma will oblige [me]_0-i by telling the simple truth . ” Then , seeing a slight hesitation on [the doctor]_{6023-the doctor} ’s part , [she]_123-margaret added — “_[5139-mamma] [I]_0-i am [the only child [she]_5139-mamma has]_{1865-the only child she has} — here , [I]_0-i mean . [[My]_0-i father]_{5535-my father} is not sufficiently alarmed , [I]_0-i fear : and , therefore , if there is any serious apprehension , it must be broken to [him]_{5535-my father} gently . [I]_0-i can do this . [I]_0-i can nurse [[my]_0-i mother]_{5749-my mother} . Pray , speak , [sir]_5140-sir ; to see [your]_5140-sir face , and not be able to read it , gives [me]_0-i a worse dread than [I]_0-i trust any words of [yours]_5140-sir will justify . ” “_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear young lady]_{1869-my dear young lady} , [[your]_{1869-my dear young lady} mother]_{5280-your mother} seems to have [a most attentive and efficient servant]_{1871-a most attentive and efficient servant} , who is more like [[her]_{5280-your mother} friend]_{1872-her friend} — — ” “_{[1871-a most attentive and efficient servant]} [I]_0-i am [[her]_{5280-your mother} daughter]_{480-her daughter} , [sir]_5140-sir . ” “_{[1871-a most attentive and efficient servant]} But when [I]_0-i tell [you]_5140-sir [she]_{5280-your mother} expressly desired that [you]_5140-sir might not be told — — ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am not good or patient enough to submit to the prohibition . Besides , [I]_0-i am sure , [you]_5140-sir are too wise — too experienced to have promised to keep the secret . ” “_[5140-sir] Well , ” said [he]_0-i , half - smiling , though sadly enough , “_[5140-sir] there [you]_5140-sir are right . [I]_0-i did not promise . In fact , [I]_0-i fear , the secret will be known soon enough without [my]_0-i revealing it . ” [He]_0-i paused . [Margaret]_123-margaret then went very white , and compressed [her]_123-margaret lips a little more . Otherwise not a feature moved . With the quick insight into character , without which [no medical man]_{6184-no medical man} can rise to the eminence of [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} , [he]_0-i saw that [she]_{5280-your mother} would exact the full truth ; that [she]_{5280-your mother} would know if one iota was withheld ; and that the withholding would be torture more acute than the knowledge of it . [He]_0-i spoke two short sentences in a low voice , watching [her]_{5280-your mother} all the time ; for the pupils of [her]_{5280-your mother} eyes dilated into a black horror , and the whiteness of [her]_{5280-your mother} complexion became livid . [He]_0-i ceased speaking . [He]_0-i waited for that look to go off,—for [her]_{5280-your mother} gasping breath to come . Then [she]_{5280-your mother} said : — “_[0-i] [I]_0-i thank [you]_0-i most truly , [sir]_5140-sir , for [your]_0-i confidence . That dread has haunted [me]_0-i for many weeks . It is a true , real agony . [[My]_0-i poor , poor mother]_{1876-my poor , poor mother} ! ” [Her]_{5280-your mother} lips now began to quiver , and [he]_0-i let [her]_{5280-your mother} have the relief of tears , sure of [her]_{5280-your mother} power of self - control to check them . A few tears — those were all [she]_{5280-your mother} shed , before [she]_{5280-your mother} recollected the many questions [she]_{5280-your mother} longed to ask . “_{[1876-my poor , poor mother]} Will there be much suffering ? ” [He]_0-i shook [his]_0-i head . “_{[1876-my poor , poor mother]} That [we]_1877-we can not tell . It depends on constitution ; on a thousand things . But the late discoveries of medical science have given [us]_1877-we large power of alleviation . ” “_{[5535-my father]} [[My]_0-i father]_{5535-my father} ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , trembling all over . “_{[5535-my father]} [I]_0-i do not know [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . [I]_0-i mean , it is difficult to give advice . But [I]_0-i should say , bear on , with the knowledge [you]_{134-mr. hale} have forced [me]_0-i to give [you]_{134-mr. hale} so abruptly , till the fact which [I]_0-i could not withhold has become in some degree familiar to [you]_{134-mr. hale} , so that [you]_{134-mr. hale} may without too great an effort , be able to give what comfort [you]_{134-mr. hale} can to [[your]_{134-mr. hale} father]_{5373-your father} . Before then,—my visits , which of course , [I]_0-i shall repeat from time to time , although [I]_0-i fear [I]_0-i can do nothing but alleviate,—a thousand little circumstances will have occurred to awaken [his]_{5373-your father} alarm , to deepen it — so that [he]_{5373-your father} will be all the better prepared.—Nay , [[my]_0-i dear young lady]_{1869-my dear young lady} — nay , [[my]_0-i dear]_{5418-my dear} — [I]_0-i saw [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , and [I]_0-i honour [[your]_{134-mr. hale} father]_{5373-your father} for the sacrifice [he]_{5373-your father} has made , however mistaken [I]_0-i may believe [him]_{5373-your father} to be.—Well , this once , if it will please [you]_{134-mr. hale} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{5418-my dear} . Only remember , when [I]_0-i come again , [I]_0-i come as [a friend]_{5224-a friend} . And [you]_{134-mr. hale} must learn to look upon [me]_0-i as such , because seeing [each other]_{751-each other} — getting to know [each other]_{751-each other} at such times as these , is worth years of morning calls . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret could not speak for crying ; but [she]_123-margaret wrang [his]_0-i hand at parting . “_[0-i] That ’s what [I]_0-i call [a fine girl]_{1887-a fine girl} ! ” thought [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} , when [he]_0-i was seated in [[his]_0-i carriage]_{6185-his carriage} , and had time to examine [his]_0-i ringed hand , which had slightly suffered from [her]_123-margaret pressure . “_{[1887-a fine girl]} Who would have thought that little hand could have given such a squeeze ? But the bones were well put together , and that gives immense power . What [a queen]_{5647-a queen} [she]_{1887-a fine girl} is ! With [her]_{1887-a fine girl} head thrown back at first , to force [me]_0-i into speaking the truth ; and then bent so eagerly forward to listen . [Poor thing]_{1889-poor thing} ! [I]_0-i must see [she]_{1887-a fine girl} does not overstrain [herself]_{1887-a fine girl} . Though it ’s astonishing how much [these thorough - bred creatures]_{1890-these thorough - bred creatures} can do and suffer . [That girl]_{1891-that girl} ’s game to the back - bone . [Another , who had gone that deadly colour]_{1892-another , who had gone that deadly colour} , could never have come round without either fainting or hysterics . But [she]_{1892-another , who had gone that deadly colour} would n’t do either — not [she]_{1892-another , who had gone that deadly colour} ! And the very force of [her]_{1892-another , who had gone that deadly colour} will brought [her]_{1892-another , who had gone that deadly colour} round . [Such a girl as that]_{1893-such a girl as that} would win [my]_0-i heart , if [I]_0-i were thirty years younger . It ’s too late now . Ah ; here [we]_1894-we are at [the Archers ’]_{1895-the archers ’} . ” So out [he]_0-i jumped , with thought , wisdom , experience , sympathy , and ready to attend to any of the calls made upon [them]_1894-we by [this family]_{6186-this family} , just as if there were none other in [the world]_{5098-the world} . Meanwhile , [Margaret]_123-margaret had returned into [[[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s study]_{983-her father ’s study} for a moment , to recover strength before going [upstairs]_521-upstairs into [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s presence . “_{[1896-my god]} Oh , [[my]_0-i God]_{1896-my god} , [[my]_0-i God]_{1896-my god} ! but this is terrible . How shall [I]_0-i bear it ? Such a deadly disease ! no hope ! Oh , [mamma]_5139-mamma , [mamma]_5139-mamma , [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i had never gone to [aunt Shaw]_131-edith ’s , and been all those precious years away from [you]_5139-mamma ! [Poor mamma]_{1900-poor mamma} ! how much [she]_{1900-poor mamma} must have borne ! Oh , pray [thee]_5139-mamma , [[my]_0-i God]_{1896-my god} , that [her]_{1900-poor mamma} sufferings may not be too acute , too dreadful . How shall [I]_0-i bear to see [them]_1902-them ? How can [I]_0-i bear [papa]_528-papa ’s agony ? [He]_528-papa must not be told yet ; not all at once . It would kill [him]_528-papa . But [I]_0-i wo n’t lose another moment of [[my]_0-i own dear , precious mother]_{1904-my own dear , precious mother} . ” [She]_{1904-my own dear , precious mother} ran [upstairs]_521-upstairs . [Dixon]_186-dixon was not in [the room]_{567-the room} . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} lay back in an easy chair , with a soft white shawl wrapped around [her]_{142-mrs. hale} , and a becoming cap put on , in expectation of [the doctor]_{6023-the doctor} ’s visit . [Her]_{142-mrs. hale} face had a little faint colour in it , and the very exhaustion after the examination gave [it]_6195-it a peaceful look . [Margaret]_123-margaret was surprised to see [her]_{142-mrs. hale} look so calm . “_[0-i] Why , [Margaret]_123-margaret , how strange [you]_123-margaret look ! What is the matter ? ” And then , as the idea stole into [her]_123-margaret mind of what was indeed the real state of the case , [she]_123-margaret added , as if a little displeased : “_{[123-margaret]} [you]_123-margaret have not been seeing [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} , and asking [him]_{253-dr. donaldson} any questions — have [you]_123-margaret [child]_635-child ? ” [Margaret]_123-margaret did not reply — only looked wistfully towards [her]_123-margaret . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} became more displeased . “_{[123-margaret]} [He]_{253-dr. donaldson} would not surely break [his]_{253-dr. donaldson} word to [me]_0-i , and ” — “_{[253-dr. donaldson]} Oh yes , [mamma]_5139-mamma , [he]_{253-dr. donaldson} did . [I]_0-i made [him]_{253-dr. donaldson} . It was [I]_0-i — blame [me]_0-i . ” [She]_123-margaret knelt down by [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s side , and caught [her]_{469-her mother} hand — [she]_123-margaret would not let it go , though [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} tried to pull it away . [She]_{142-mrs. hale} kept kissing it , and the hot tears [she]_{142-mrs. hale} shed bathed it . “_[0-i] [Margaret]_123-margaret , it was very wrong of [you]_123-margaret . [You]_123-margaret knew [I]_0-i did not wish [you]_123-margaret to know . ” But , as if tired with the contest , [she]_{142-mrs. hale} left [her]_{142-mrs. hale} hand in [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s clasp , and by - and - by [she]_{142-mrs. hale} returned the pressure faintly . That encouraged [Margaret]_123-margaret to speak . “_{[123-margaret]} Oh , [mamma]_5139-mamma ! let [me]_0-i be [[your]_123-margaret nurse]_{1908-your nurse} . [I]_0-i will learn anything [Dixon]_186-dixon can teach [me]_0-i . But [you]_123-margaret know [I]_0-i am [[your]_123-margaret child]_{1909-your child} , and [I]_0-i do think [I]_0-i have a right to do everything for [you]_123-margaret . ” “_[0-i] [You]_123-margaret do n’t know what [you]_123-margaret are asking , ” said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , with a shudder . “_{[123-margaret]} Yes , [I]_0-i do . [I]_0-i know a great deal more than [you]_123-margaret are aware of . Let [me]_0-i be [[your]_123-margaret nurse]_{1908-your nurse} . Let [me]_0-i try , at any rate . [No one]_{535-no one} has ever , shall ever try so hard as [I]_0-i will do . It will be such a comfort , [mamma]_5139-mamma . ” “_[5139-mamma] [[My]_0-i poor child]_{1913-my poor child} ! Well , [you]_123-margaret shall try . Do [you]_123-margaret know , [Margaret]_123-margaret , [Dixon]_186-dixon and [I]_0-i thought [you]_123-margaret would quite shrink from [me]_0-i if [you]_123-margaret knew — ” “_[186-dixon] [Dixon]_186-dixon thought ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , [her]_123-margaret lip curling . “_[186-dixon] [Dixon]_186-dixon could not give [me]_0-i credit for enough true love — for as much as [herself]_186-dixon ! [She]_186-dixon thought , [I]_0-i suppose , that [I]_0-i was one of [those poor sickly women who like to lie on rose leaves , and be fanned all day]_{1914-those poor sickly women who like to lie on rose leaves , and be fanned all day} . Do n’t let [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s fancies come any more between [you]_123-margaret and [me]_0-i , [mamma]_5139-mamma . Do n’t please ! ” implored [she]_123-margaret . “_[5139-mamma] Do n’t be angry with [Dixon]_186-dixon , ” said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , anxiously . [Margaret]_123-margaret recovered [herself]_123-margaret . “_[5139-mamma] No ! [I]_0-i wo n’t . [I]_0-i will try and be humble , and learn [her]_186-dixon ways , if [you]_123-margaret will only let [me]_0-i do all [I]_0-i can for [you]_123-margaret . Let [me]_0-i be in the first place , [mother]_445-mother — [I]_0-i am greedy of that . [I]_0-i used to fancy [you]_123-margaret would forget [me]_0-i while [I]_0-i was away at [[aunt Shaw]_131-edith ’s]_{1917-aunt shaw ’s} , and cry [myself]_0-i to sleep at nights with that notion in [my]_0-i head . ” “_[0-i] And [I]_0-i used to think , how will [Margaret]_123-margaret bear [our]_1918-our make - shift poverty after the thorough comfort and luxury in [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} , till [I]_0-i have many a time been more ashamed of [your]_123-margaret seeing [our]_1918-our contrivances at [Helstone]_8-helstone than of [any stranger finding them out]_{1919-any stranger finding them out} . ” “_[5139-mamma] Oh , [mamma]_5139-mamma ! and [I]_0-i did so enjoy them . [They]_1921-they were so much more amusing than all the jog - trot [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} ways . The wardrobe shelf with handles that served as a supper - tray on grand occasions ! And the old tea - chests stuffed and covered for ottomans ! [I]_0-i think what [you]_123-margaret call the make - shift contrivances at [dear Helstone]_8-helstone were a charming part of the life there . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall never see [Helstone]_8-helstone again , [Margaret]_123-margaret , ” said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , the tears welling up into [her]_{142-mrs. hale} eyes . [Margaret]_123-margaret could not reply . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} went on . “_{[123-margaret]} While [I]_0-i was [there]_457-there , [I]_0-i was for ever wanting to leave [it]_8-helstone . [Every place]_{1923-every place} seemed pleasanter . And now [I]_0-i shall die far away from it . [I]_0-i am rightly punished . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i must not talk so , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret impatiently . “_[1924-he] [He]_1924-he said [you]_0-i might live for years . Oh , [mother]_445-mother ! [we]_1926-we will have [you]_0-i back at [Helstone]_8-helstone yet . ” “_[445-mother] No , never ! That [I]_0-i must take as a just penance . But , [Margaret]_123-margaret — [Frederick]_{245-frederick} ! ” At the mention of that one word , [she]_123-margaret suddenly cried out loud , as in some sharp agony . It seemed as if the thought of [him]_{245-frederick} upset all [her]_123-margaret composure , destroyed the calm , overcame the exhaustion . Wild passionate cry succeeded to cry—“Frederick_{[245-frederick]} ! [Frederick]_{245-frederick} ! Come to [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i am dying . [Little first - born child]_{1927-little first - born child} , come to [me]_0-i once again ! ” [She]_123-margaret was in violent hysterics . [Margaret]_123-margaret went and called [Dixon]_186-dixon in terror . [Dixon]_186-dixon came in a huff , and accused [Margaret]_123-margaret of having over - excited [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} . [Margaret]_123-margaret bore all meekly , only trusting that [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} might not return . In spite of [her]_123-margaret alarm , which was even greater than the occasion warranted , [she]_123-margaret obeyed all [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s directions promptly and well without a word of self - justification . By so doing [she]_123-margaret mollified [[her]_123-margaret accuser]_{6199-her accuser} . [They]_6200-they put [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} to bed , and [Margaret]_123-margaret sate by [her]_{469-her mother} till [she]_{469-her mother} fell asleep , and afterwards till [Dixon]_186-dixon beckoned [her]_123-margaret out of [the room]_{567-the room} , and , with a sour face , as if doing something against the grain , [she]_123-margaret bade [her]_123-margaret drink a cup of coffee which [she]_123-margaret had prepared for [her]_123-margaret in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} , and stood over [her]_{469-her mother} in a commanding attitude as [she]_123-margaret did so . “_[1928-you] [You]_1928-you should n’t have been so curious , [Miss]_1929-miss , and then [you]_1928-you would n’t have needed to fret before [your]_1928-you time . It would have come soon enough . And now , [I]_0-i suppose , [you]_1928-you ’ll tell [master]_5403-master , and a pretty household [I]_0-i shall have of [you]_1928-you ! ” “_[0-i] No , [Dixon]_186-dixon , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , sorrowfully , “_[186-dixon] [I]_0-i will not tell [papa]_528-papa . [He]_528-papa could not bear it as [I]_0-i can . ” And by way of proving how well [she]_123-margaret bore it , [she]_123-margaret burst into tears . “_[528-papa] Ay ! [I]_0-i knew how it would be . Now [you]_186-dixon ’ll waken [[your]_186-dixon mamma]_{5401-your mamma} , just after [she]_{5401-your mamma} ’s gone to sleep so quietly . [Miss Margaret]_123-margaret [[my]_0-i dear]_{5418-my dear} , [I]_0-i ’ve had to keep it down this many a week : and though [I]_0-i do n’t pretend [I]_0-i can love [her]_{5401-your mamma} as [you]_186-dixon do , yet [I]_0-i loved [her]_{5401-your mamma} better than [any other man]_{1934-any other man} , [woman]_634-woman , or [child]_635-child — [no one]_{535-no one} but [Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} ever came near [her]_{5401-your mamma} in [my]_0-i mind . Ever since [[Lady Beresford]_{156-lady beresford} ’s maid]_{1938-lady beresford ’s maid} first took [me]_0-i in to see [her]_{5401-your mamma} dressed out in white crape , and corn - ears , and scarlet poppies , and [I]_0-i ran a needle down into [my]_0-i finger , and broke it in , and [she]_{5401-your mamma} tore up [her]_{5401-your mamma} worked pocket - handkerchief , after [they]_1939-they ’d cut it out , and came in to wet the bandages again with lotion when [she]_{5401-your mamma} returned from the ball — where [she]_{5401-your mamma} ’d been [the prettiest young lady of all]_{1940-the prettiest young lady of all} — [I’ve]_0-i never loved [any one like [her]_{5401-your mamma}]_{1941-any one like her} . [I]_0-i little thought then that [I]_0-i should live to see [her]_{5401-your mamma} brought so low . [I]_0-i do n’t mean no reproach to [nobody]_1942-nobody . [Many a one]_{5571-many a one} calls [you]_1944-you pretty and handsome , and what not . Even in this smoky place , enough to blind [one]_5094-one ’s eyes , [the owls]_{1946-the owls} can see that . But [you]_1944-you ’ll never be like [[your]_1944-you mother]_{5280-your mother} for beauty — never ; not if [you]_1944-you live to be a hundred . ” “_[163-mamma] [Mamma]_163-mamma is very pretty still . [Poor mamma]_{1900-poor mamma} ! ” “_{[1900-poor mamma]} Now do n’t [ye]_1944-you set off again , or [I]_0-i shall give way at last ” ( whimpering ) . “_[1944-you] [You]_1944-you ’ll never stand [master]_5403-master ’s coming [home]_510-home , and questioning , at this rate . Go out and take a walk , and come in something like . Many ’s the time [I]_0-i ’ve longed to walk it off — the thought of what was the matter with [her]_{5401-your mamma} , and how it must all end . ” “_[186-dixon] Oh , [Dixon]_186-dixon ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “_[186-dixon] how often [I]_0-i ’ve been cross with [you]_186-dixon , not knowing what a terrible secret [you]_186-dixon had to bear ! ” “_[186-dixon] Bless [you]_1944-you , [child]_635-child ! [I]_0-i like to see [you]_1944-you showing a bit of a spirit . It ’s [the good old Beresford]_{156-lady beresford} blood . Why , [the last Sir [John]_250-john]_{1952-the last sir john} but two shot [[his]_{1952-the last sir john} steward]_{1953-his steward} down , there where [he]_{1952-the last sir john} stood , for just telling [him]_{1952-the last sir john} that [he]_{1952-the last sir john} racked [the tenants]_{1954-the tenants} , and [he]_{1952-the last sir john} ’d racked [the tenants]_{1954-the tenants} till [he]_{1952-the last sir john} could get no more money off [them]_{1954-the tenants} than [he]_{1952-the last sir john} could get skin off a flint . ” “_{[1952-the last sir john]} Well , [Dixon]_186-dixon , [I]_0-i wo n’t shoot [you]_186-dixon , and [I]_0-i ’ll try not to be cross again . ” “_[0-i] [You]_186-dixon never have . If [I]_0-i ’ve said it at times , it has always been to [myself]_0-i , just in private , by way of making a little agreeable conversation , for there ’s [no one here]_{1956-no one here} fit to talk to . And when [you]_186-dixon fire up [you]_186-dixon ’re the very image of [Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} . [I]_0-i could find in [my]_0-i heart to put [you]_186-dixon in a passion any day just to see [his]_{159-frederick} stormy look coming like a great cloud over [your]_186-dixon face . But now [you]_186-dixon go out , [Miss.]_{201-miss. bessy’ll} [I]_0-i ’ll watch over [Missus]_1957-missus ; and as for [master]_5403-master , [his]_5403-master books are company enough for [him]_5403-master , if [he]_5403-master should come in . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will go , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret hung about [Dixon]_186-dixon for a minute or so , as if afraid and irresolute ; then , suddenly kissing [her]_123-margaret , [she]_123-margaret went quickly out of [the room]_{567-the room} . “_[0-i] Bless [her]_1957-missus ! ” said [Dixon]_186-dixon . “_{[1957-missus]} [She]_1957-missus ’s as sweet as a nut . There are [three people [I]_0-i love]_{1959-three people i love} ; its [Missus]_1960-missus , [Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} , and [her]_1957-missus . Just [them]_{1959-three people i love} three . That ’s all . [The rest]_{1961-the rest} be hanged , for [I]_0-i do n’t know what [they]_{1961-the rest} ’re in [the world]_{5098-the world} for . [Master]_1963-master was born , [I]_0-i suppose , for to marry [missus]_5410-missus . If [I]_0-i thought [he]_1963-master loved [her]_1957-missus properly , [I]_0-i might get to love [him]_1963-master in time . But [he]_1963-master should ha ’ made a deal more on [her]_1957-missus , and not been always reading , reading , thinking , thinking . See what it has brought [him]_1963-master to . [Many a one who never reads or thinks either]_{1965-many a one who never reads or thinks either} , gets to be [Rector]_259-rector , and [Dean]_260-dean , and what not ; and [I]_0-i daresay [master]_5403-master might , if [he]_1963-master ’d just minded missus , and let [the weary]_{1967-the weary} reading and thinking alone.—There [she]_1957-missus goes ” ( looking out of the window as [she]_{1968-poor young lady} heard the front door shut ) . “_{[1968-poor young lady]} [Poor young lady]_{1968-poor young lady} ! [her]_{1968-poor young lady} clothes look shabby to what they did when [she]_{1968-poor young lady} came to [Helstone]_8-helstone a year ago . Then [she]_{1968-poor young lady} had n’t so much as a darned stocking or a cleaned pair of gloves in all [her]_{1968-poor young lady} wardrobe . And now — ! ” CHAPTER XVII . WHAT IS A STRIKE ? “_{[1968-poor young lady]} There are briars besetting every path , Which call for patient care ; There is a cross in [every lot]_{1969-every lot} , And an earnest need for prayer . ” ANON . [Margaret]_123-margaret went out heavily and unwillingly enough . But the length of [a street]_{6205-a street} — yes , the air of [a Milton Street]_{6206-a milton street} — cheered [her]_123-margaret young blood before [she]_123-margaret reached [her]_123-margaret first turning . [Her]_123-margaret step grew lighter , [her]_123-margaret lip redder . [She]_123-margaret began to take notice , instead of having [her]_123-margaret thoughts turned so exclusively inward . [She]_123-margaret saw [unusual loiterers]_{6207-unusual loiterers} in [the streets]_{1065-the streets} : [men]_806-men with [their]_806-men hands in [their]_806-men pockets sauntering along ; loud - laughing and loud - spoken girls clustered together , apparently excited to high spirits , and a boisterous independence of temper and behaviour . [The more ill - looking of [the men]_{5458-the men}]_{6210-the more ill - looking of the men} — [the discreditable minority]_{6212-the discreditable minority} — hung about on the steps of [the beer - houses]_{6213-the beer - houses} and [gin - shops]_{6214-gin - shops} , smoking , and commenting pretty freely on [every passer - by]_{6215-every passer - by} . [Margaret]_123-margaret disliked the prospect of the long walk through [these streets]_{6216-these streets} , before [she]_123-margaret came to [the fields which [she]_123-margaret had planned to reach]_{6217-the fields which she had planned to reach} . Instead , [she]_123-margaret would go and see [Bessy Higgins]_204-bessy . It would not be so refreshing as a quiet country walk , but still it would perhaps be doing the kinder thing . [Nicholas Higgins]_202-higgins was sitting by the fire smoking , as [she]_123-margaret went in . [Bessy]_204-bessy was rocking [herself]_204-bessy on the other side . [Nicholas]_202-higgins took the pipe out of [his]_202-higgins mouth , and standing up , pushed [his]_202-higgins chair towards [Margaret]_123-margaret ; [he]_202-higgins leant against the chimney - piece in a lounging attitude , while [she]_123-margaret asked [Bessy]_204-bessy how [she]_123-margaret was . “_{[1968-poor young lady]} Hoo ’s rather down [i]_0-i ’ th ’ mouth in regard to spirits , but hoo ’s better in health . [Hoo]_203-hoo does n’t like this strike . Hoo ’s a deal too much set on piece and quietness at any price . ” “_[1970-th] This is [th]_1970-th ’ third strike [I]_0-i ’ve seen , ” said [she]_123-margaret , sighing , as if that was answer and explanation enough . “_[1970-th] Well , third time pays for all . See if [we]_1971-we do n’t dang [th ’ masters]_{5990-th ’ masters} this time . See if [they]_{5990-th ’ masters} do n’t come and beg [us]_1971-we to come back at [our]_1971-we own price . That ’s all . [We]_1971-we ’ve missed it afore time , [I]_0-i grant [yo]_1973-you ’ ; but this time we’n laid [our]_1971-we plans desperate deep . ” “_[0-i] Why do [you]_0-i strike ? ” asked [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[0-i] Striking is leaving off work till [you]_1973-you get [your]_1973-you own rate of wages , is it not ? [You]_1973-you must not wonder at [my]_0-i ignorance ; where [I]_0-i come from [I]_0-i never heard of a strike . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i were there , ” said [Bessie]_261-bessie , wearily . “_[0-i] But it ’s not for [me]_0-i to get sick and tired o ’ strikes . This is the last [I]_0-i ’ll see . Before it ’s ended [I]_0-i shall be in [the Great City]_{1974-the great city} — [the Holy Jerusalem]_{73-the holy jerusalem} . ” “_[0-i] Hoo ’s so full of th ’ life to come , [hoo]_1975-hoo can not think of [th]_1976-th ’ present . Now [I]_0-i , [yo]_1973-you see , am bound to do the best [I]_0-i can here . [I]_0-i think a bird [i]_0-i ’ th ’ hand is worth two [i]_0-i ’ th ’ bush . So [them]_1977-them ’s the different views [we]_1978-we take on th ’ strike question . ” “_[1977-them] But , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “_{[854-the people]} if [the people]_{854-the people} struck , as [you]_1973-you call it , where [I]_0-i come from , as [they]_{854-the people} are mostly [all field labourers]_{1980-all field labourers} , the seed would not be sown , the hay got in , the corn reaped . ” “_{[854-the people]} Well ? ” said [he]_1973-you . [He]_1973-you had resumed [his]_1973-you pipe , and put [his]_1973-you “_{[854-the people]} well ” in the form of an interrogation . “_[0-i] Why , ” [she]_123-margaret went on , “_{[854-the people]} what would become of [the farmers]_{1981-the farmers} ? ” [He]_1973-you puffed away . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i reckon , [they]_{1981-the farmers} ’d have either to give up [[their]_{1981-the farmers} farms]_{1982-their farms} , or to give fair rate of wage . ” “_[0-i] Suppose [they]_{1981-the farmers} could not , or would not do the last ; [they]_{1981-the farmers} could not give up [[their]_{1981-the farmers} farms]_{1982-their farms} all in a minute , however much [they]_{1981-the farmers} might wish to do so ; but [they]_{1981-the farmers} would have no hay , nor corn to sell that year ; and where would the money come from to pay [the labourers]_{1984-the labourers} ’ wages the next ? ” Still puffing away . At last [he]_0-i said : “_[0-i] [I]_0-i know nought of [your]_1985-your ways down South . [I]_0-i have heerd [they]_{1981-the farmers} ’re a pack of [spiritless , down - trodden men]_{1986-spiritless , down - trodden men} ; welly clemmed to death ; too dazed wi ’ clemming to know when [they]_{1981-the farmers} ’re put upon . Now , it ’s not so here . [We]_1987-we known when [we]_1987-we ’re put upon ; and [we’en]_1988-we’en too much blood in [us]_1987-we to stand it . [We]_1987-we just take [our]_1987-we hands fro ’ [our]_1987-we looms , and say , ‘ [Yo]_1989-yo ’ may clem [us]_1987-we , but yo’ll not put upon [us]_1987-we , [[my]_0-i masters]_{1990-my masters} ! ’ And be danged to ’em , [they]_{1981-the farmers} sha n’t this time ! ” “_{[1981-the farmers]} [I]_0-i wished [I]_0-i lived down [South]_1991-south , ” said [Bessy]_204-bessy . “_[0-i] There ’s a deal to bear there , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[1989-yo] There are sorrows to bear everywhere . There is very hard bodily labour to be gone through , with very little food to give strength . ” “_{[1981-the farmers]} But it ’s out of doors , ” said [Bessy]_204-bessy . “_{[1981-the farmers]} And away from the endless , endless noise , and sickening heat . ” “_{[1981-the farmers]} It ’s sometimes in heavy rain , and sometimes in bitter cold . [A young person]_{1992-a young person} can stand it ; but [an old man]_{1993-an old man} gets racked with rheumatism , and bent and withered before [his]_{1993-an old man} time ; yet [he]_{1993-an old man} must just work on the same , or else go to [the workhouse]_{5780-the workhouse} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought [yo]_1989-yo were so taken wi ’ the ways of [the South country]_{1995-the south country} . ” “_[1989-yo] So [I]_0-i am , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , smiling a little , as [she]_123-margaret found [herself]_123-margaret thus caught . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i only mean , [Bessy]_204-bessy , there ’s good and bad in everything in [this world]_{5132-this world} ; and as [you]_204-bessy felt the bad up here , [I]_0-i thought it was but fair [you]_204-bessy should know the bad down there . ” “_[0-i] And [yo]_1989-yo say [they]_1997-they never strike down there ? ” asked [Nicholas]_202-higgins abruptly . “_[1989-yo] No ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret ; “_[1989-yo] [I]_0-i think [they]_1997-they have too much sense . ” “_[1997-they] An ’ [I]_0-i think , ” replied [he]_0-i , dashing the ashes out of [his]_0-i pipe with so much vehemence that it broke , “_[0-i] it ’s not that [they]_1997-they ’ve too much sense , but that [they]_1997-they ’ve too little spirit . ” “_{[5264-father]} Oh , [father]_5264-father ! ” said [Bessy]_204-bessy , “_{[5264-father]} what have [ye]_5264-father gained by striking ? Just think of that first strike when [mother]_445-mother died — how [we]_2000-we all had to clem — [you]_204-bessy the worst of all ; and yet [many a one]_{5571-many a one} went in every week at the same wage , till all were gone in that there was work for ; and [some]_5321-some went [beggars]_2003-beggars all [their]_5321-some lives at after . ” “_[5321-some] Ay , ” said [he]_5264-father . “_[5321-some] That there strike was badly managed . [Folk]_2004-folk got into th ’ management of it , as were either [fools]_2005-fools or not [true men]_{1826-true men} . [Yo’ll]_2007-yo’ll see , it ’ll be different this time . ” “_{[2007-yo’ll]} But all this time [you]_5264-father ’ve not told [me]_0-i what [you]_5264-father ’re striking for , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , again . “_{[5264-father]} Why , [yo]_5264-father see , there ’s [five or six masters who have set [themselves]_{2008-five or six masters who have set themselves again paying the wages they ’ve been paying these two years past , and flourishing upon , and getting richer upon} again paying the wages [they]_{2008-five or six masters who have set themselves again paying the wages they ’ve been paying these two years past , and flourishing upon , and getting richer upon} ’ve been paying these two years past , and flourishing upon , and getting richer upon]_{2008-five or six masters who have set themselves again paying the wages they ’ve been paying these two years past , and flourishing upon , and getting richer upon} . And now [they]_{2008-five or six masters who have set themselves again paying the wages they ’ve been paying these two years past , and flourishing upon , and getting richer upon} come to [us]_2000-we , and say [we]_2000-we ’re to take less . And [we]_2000-we wo n’t . [We]_2000-we ’ll just clem [them]_{2008-five or six masters who have set themselves again paying the wages they ’ve been paying these two years past , and flourishing upon , and getting richer upon} to death first ; and see who ’ll work for [’em]_2009-’em then . [They]_{2008-five or six masters who have set themselves again paying the wages they ’ve been paying these two years past , and flourishing upon , and getting richer upon} ’ll have killed the goose that laid ’em the golden eggs , [I]_0-i reckon . ” “_[0-i] And so [you]_5264-father plan dying , in order to be revenged upon [them]_{2008-five or six masters who have set themselves again paying the wages they ’ve been paying these two years past , and flourishing upon , and getting richer upon} ! ” “_{[5264-father]} No , ” said [he]_0-i , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i dunnot . [I]_0-i just look forward to the chance of dying at [my]_0-i post sooner than yield . That ’s what [folk]_2004-folk call fine and honourable in [a soldier]_{583-a soldier} , and why not in [a poor weaver - chap]_{2012-a poor weaver - chap} ? ” “_[2004-folk] But , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “_{[583-a soldier]} [a soldier]_{583-a soldier} dies in the cause of [the Nation]_{2014-the nation} — in the cause of [others]_715-others . ” [He]_0-i laughed grimly . “_{[5569-my lass]} [[My]_0-i lass]_{5569-my lass} , ” said [he]_0-i , “_{[5569-my lass]} [yo’re]_{5569-my lass} but [a young wench]_{2017-a young wench} , but do n’t [yo]_{5569-my lass} think [I]_0-i can keep [three people]_{5748-three people} — that ’s [Bessy]_204-bessy , and [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} , and [me]_0-i — on sixteen shillings a week ? Dun [yo]_{5569-my lass} think it ’s for [mysel]_2019-mysel ’ [I]_0-i ’m striking work at this time ? It is just as much in the cause of [others]_715-others as [yon soldier]_{2021-yon soldier} — only m’appen , the cause [he]_{2021-yon soldier} dies for is just that of somebody [he]_{2021-yon soldier} never clapt eyes on , nor heerd on all [his]_{2021-yon soldier} born days , while [I]_0-i take up [John Boucher]_262-boucher ’s cause , as lives next door but one , wi ’ [a sickly wife]_{2022-a sickly wife} , and [eight childer]_{2023-eight childer} , [none on ’em factory age]_{2024-none on ’em factory age} ; and [I]_0-i do n’t take up [his]_262-boucher cause only , though [he]_262-boucher ’s [a poor good - for - nought]_{2025-a poor good - for - nought} , as can only manage two looms at a time , but [I]_0-i take up th ’ cause o ’ justice . Why are [we]_2026-we to have less wage now , [I]_0-i ask , than two year ago ? ” “_[0-i] Do n’t ask [me]_0-i , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am very ignorant . Ask [some of [[your]_2028-you masters]_{2029-your masters}]_{2027-some of your masters} . Surely [they]_{2027-some of your masters} will give [you]_2028-you a reason for it . It is not merely an arbitrary decision of [theirs]_{2027-some of your masters} , come to without reason . ” “_[2028-you] [Yo’re]_2028-you just [a foreigner]_{5586-a foreigner} , and nothing more , ” said [he]_2028-you , contemptuously . “_{[5586-a foreigner]} Much [yo]_2028-you know about it . Ask [th ’ masters]_{5990-th ’ masters} ! [They]_{5990-th ’ masters} ’d tell [us]_2026-we to mind [our]_2026-we own business , and [they]_{5990-th ’ masters} ’d mind [theirs]_{5990-th ’ masters} . [Our]_2026-we business being , [yo]_2028-you understand , to take the bated wage , and be thankful ; and [their]_{5990-th ’ masters} business to bate [us]_2026-we down to clemming point , to swell [their]_{5990-th ’ masters} profits . That ’s what it is . ” “_{[5990-th ’ masters]} But , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , determined not to give way , although [she]_123-margaret saw [she]_123-margaret was irritating [him]_2028-you , “_{[5990-th ’ masters]} the state of trade may be such as not to enable [them]_{5990-th ’ masters} to give [you]_2028-you the same remuneration . ” “_{[5990-th ’ masters]} State o ’ trade ! That ’s just a piece o ’ [masters]_686-masters ’ humbug . It ’s rate o ’ wages [I]_0-i was talking of . [Th ’ masters]_{5990-th ’ masters} keep [th]_2034-th ’ state o ’ trade in [their]_{5990-th ’ masters} own hands ; and just walk it forward like a black bug - a - boo , to frighten [naughty children]_{2035-naughty children} with into being good . [I]_0-i ’ll tell [you]_2028-you it ’s [their]_{5990-th ’ masters} part,—their cue , as [some folks]_{2036-some folks} call it,—to beat [us]_2026-we down , to swell [their]_{5990-th ’ masters} fortunes ; and it ’s [ours]_2026-we to stand up and fight hard,—not for [ourselves]_2026-we alone , but for [them]_{5990-th ’ masters} round about [us]_2026-we — for justice and fair play . [We]_2026-we help to make [their]_{5990-th ’ masters} profits , and [we]_2026-we ought to help spend ’em . It ’s not that [we]_2026-we want [their]_{5990-th ’ masters} brass so much this time , as [we]_2026-we ’ve done many a time afore . [We’n]_2026-we getten money laid by ; and [we]_2026-we ’re resolved to stand and fall together ; [not a man on [us]_2026-we]_{2037-not a man on us} will go in for less wage than [th ’ Union]_{2038-th ’ union} says is [our]_2026-we due . So [I]_0-i say , ‘ hooray for the strike , ’ and let [Thornton]_250-john , and [Slickson]_263-slickson , and [Hamper]_2039-hamper , and [their]_{5990-th ’ masters} set look to it ! ” “_[250-john] [Thornton]_250-john ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[250-john] [[Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} of [Marlborough Street]_{66-marlborough street}]_{2040-mr. thornton of marlborough street} ? ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} Aye ! Thornton o ’ [Marlborough Mill]_{2041-marlborough mill} , as [we]_2026-we call [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} [He]_{179-mr. thornton} is one of [the masters [you]_2043-yo are striving with]_{2042-the masters you are striving with} , is [he]_{179-mr. thornton} not ? What sort of [a master]_{5725-a master} is [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ? ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} Did [yo]_2043-yo ’ ever see a bulldog ? Set a bulldog on hind legs , and dress [him]_{179-mr. thornton} up in coat and breeches , and [yo’n]_2043-yo just getten [John Thornton]_250-john . ” “_[250-john] Nay , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , laughing , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i deny that . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} is plain enough , but [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s not like a bulldog , with [its]_{179-mr. thornton} [short broad nose , and snarling upper lip]_{2045-short broad nose , and snarling upper lip} . ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} No ! not in look , [I]_0-i grant [yo]_2043-yo . But let [John Thornton]_250-john get hold on a notion , and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ’ll stick to it like a bulldog ; [yo]_2043-yo might pull [him]_{179-mr. thornton} away wi ’ a pitchfork ere [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ’d leave go . [He]_250-john ’s worth fighting wi ’ , is [John Thornton]_250-john . As for [Slickson]_263-slickson , [I]_0-i take it , some o ’ these days [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ’ll wheedle [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} men]_{1715-his men} back wi ’ fair promises ; that [they]_{1715-his men} ’ll just get cheated out of as soon as [they]_{1715-his men} ’re in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} power again . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} ’ll work [his]_{179-mr. thornton} fines well out on [’em]_2047-’em , [I]_0-i ’ll warrant . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s as slippery as an eel , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} is . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s like a cat,—as sleek , and cunning , and fierce . It ’ll never be an honest up and down fight wi ’ [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , as it will be wi ’ [Thornton]_250-john . [Thornton]_250-john ’s as dour as a door - nail ; [an obstinate chap]_{2048-an obstinate chap} , every inch on [him,—th]_{2049-him,—th} ’ oud bulldog ! ” “_{[2049-him,—th]} [Poor Bessy]_264-bessy ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , turning round to [her]_264-bessy . “_[264-bessy] [You]_264-bessy sigh over it all . [You]_264-bessy do n’t like struggling and fighting as [[your]_264-bessy father]_{5373-your father} does , do [you]_264-bessy ? ” “_[264-bessy] No ! ” said [she]_123-margaret , heavily . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m sick on it . [I]_0-i could have wished to have had other talk about [me]_0-i in [my]_0-i latter days , than just the clashing and clanging and clattering that has ever wearied a ’ [my]_0-i life long , about work and wages , and [masters]_686-masters , and hands , and knobsticks . ” “_{[5836-poor wench]} [Poor wench]_{5836-poor wench} ! latter days be farred ! [Thou’rt]_{2053-thou’rt} looking a sight better already for a little stir and change . Beside , [I]_0-i shall be a deal here to make it more lively for [thee]_264-bessy . ” “_[0-i] Tobacco - smoke chokes [me]_0-i ! ” said [she]_123-margaret , querulously . “_[0-i] Then [I]_0-i ’ll never smoke no more [i]_0-i ’ [the house]_{460-the house} ! ” [he]_0-i replied , tenderly . “_[0-i] But why didst [thou]_2055-thou not tell [me]_0-i afore , [thou]_2055-thou foolish wench ? ” [She]_123-margaret did not speak for a while , and then so low that only [Margaret]_123-margaret heard [her]_123-margaret : “_[2055-thou] [I]_0-i reckon , [he]_2056-he ’ll want a ’ the comfort [he]_2056-he can get out o ’ either pipe or drink afore [he]_2056-he ’s done . ” [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} went out of doors , evidently to finish [his]_{444-her father} pipe . [Bessy]_264-bessy said passionately , “_[0-i] Now am not [I]_0-i a fool,—am [I]_0-i not , [Miss?—there]_{265-miss?—there} , [I]_0-i knew [I]_0-i ought for to keep [father]_5264-father at [home]_510-home , and away fro ’ [the folk that are always ready for to tempt [a man]_{940-a man} , in time o ’ strike]_{2059-the folk that are always ready for to tempt a man , in time o ’ strike} , to go drink,—and there [my]_0-i tongue must needs quarrel with this pipe o ’ his’n — and [he]_2056-he ’ll go off , [I]_0-i know [he]_2056-he will,—as often as [he]_2056-he wants to smoke — and [nobody]_1942-nobody knows where it ’ll end . [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i ’d letten [myself]_0-i be choked first . ” “_[0-i] But does [[your]_{265-miss?—there} father]_{5373-your father} drink ? ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_{[5373-your father]} No — not to say drink , ” replied [she]_123-margaret , still in the same wild excited tone . “_{[5373-your father]} But what win [ye]_{265-miss?—there} have ? There are days wi ’ [you]_{265-miss?—there} as wi ’ [other folk]_{2063-other folk} , [I]_0-i suppose , when [yo]_{265-miss?—there} ’ get up and go through th ’ hours , just longing for a bit of a change — a bit of a fillip , as it were . [I]_0-i know [I]_0-i ha ’ gone and bought a four - pounder out o ’ [[another baker]_{2064-another baker} ’s shop]_{2065-another baker ’s shop} to [common]_2066-common on such days , just because [I]_0-i sickened at the thought of going on for ever wi ’ the same sight in [my]_0-i eyes , and the same sound in [my]_0-i ears , and the same taste [i]_0-i ’ [my]_0-i mouth , and the same thought ( or no thought , for that matter ) in [my]_0-i head , day after day , for ever . [I]_0-i ’ve longed for to be [a man]_{940-a man} to go spreeing , even if it were only a tramp to [some new place in search o ’ work]_{2068-some new place in search o ’ work} . And [father]_5264-father — [all men]_{2070-all men} — have it stronger in ’em than [me]_0-i to get tired o ’ sameness and work for ever . And what is [’em]_2071-’em to do ? It ’s little blame to [them]_{2070-all men} if [they]_{2070-all men} do go into [th ’ gin - shop]_{2072-th ’ gin - shop} for to make [their]_{2070-all men} blood flow quicker , and more lively , and see things [they]_{2070-all men} never see at no other time — pictures , and looking - glass , and such like . But [father]_5264-father never was [a drunkard]_{2074-a drunkard} , though maybe , [he]_5264-father ’s got worse for drink , now and then . Only [yo]_2075-yo ’ see , ” and now [her]_6219-her voice took a mournful , pleading tone , “_[2075-yo] at times o ’ strike there ’s much to knock [a man]_{940-a man} down , for all [they]_{2070-all men} start so hopefully ; and where ’s the comfort to come fro ’ ? [He]_{940-a man} ’ll get angry and mad — [they]_{2070-all men} all do — and then [they]_{2070-all men} get tired out wi ’ being angry and mad , and maybe ha ’ done things in [their]_{2070-all men} passion [they]_{2070-all men} ’d be glad to forget . Bless [yo’r]_2075-yo sweet pitiful face ! but [yo]_2075-yo ’ dunnot know what a strike is yet . ” “_[2075-yo] Come , [Bessy]_264-bessy , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “_[2075-yo] [I]_0-i wo n’t say [you]_264-bessy ’re exaggerating , because [I]_0-i do n’t know enough about it : but , perhaps , as [you]_264-bessy ’re not well , [you]_264-bessy ’re only looking on one side , and there is another and a brighter to be looked to . ” “_[264-bessy] It ’s all well enough for [yo]_2075-yo ’ to say so , who have lived in [pleasant green places]_{2077-pleasant green places} all [your]_264-bessy life long , and never known want or care , or wickedness either , for that matter . ” “_[264-bessy] Take care , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , [her]_123-margaret cheek flushing , and [her]_123-margaret eye lightening , “_[264-bessy] how [you]_264-bessy judge , [Bessy]_264-bessy . [I]_0-i shall go [home]_510-home to [[my]_0-i mother]_{5749-my mother} , who is so ill — so ill , [Bessy]_264-bessy , that there ’s no outlet but death for [her]_{5749-my mother} out of prison of [her]_{5749-my mother} great suffering ; and yet [I]_0-i must speak cheerfully to [[my]_0-i father]_{5535-my father} , who has no notion of [her]_{5749-my mother} real state , and to whom the knowledge must come gradually . [The only person]_{2081-the only person} — [the only one who could sympathise with [me]_0-i and help [me]_0-i — whose presence could comfort [[my]_0-i mother]_{5749-my mother} more than any other earthly thing — is falsely accused — would run the risk of death if [he]_{2081-the only person} came to see [[his]_{2081-the only person} dying mother]_{2084-his dying mother}]_{2082-the only one who could sympathise with me and help me — whose presence could comfort my mother more than any other earthly thing — is falsely accused — would run the risk of death if he came to see his dying mother} . This [I]_0-i tell [you]_2085-you — only [you]_2085-you , [Bessy]_264-bessy . [You]_2085-you must not mention it . [No other person in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{2086-no other person in milton} — hardly [any other person in [England]_9-england]_{2087-any other person in england} knows . Have [I]_0-i not care ? Do [I]_0-i not know anxiety , though [I]_0-i go about well - dressed , and have food enough ? Oh , [Bessy]_264-bessy , [God]_174-god is just , and [our]_2088-our lots are well portioned out by [Him]_174-god , although none but [He]_174-god knows the bitterness of [our]_2088-our souls . ” “_[174-god] [I]_0-i ask [your]_2085-you pardon , ” replied [Bessy]_264-bessy , humbly . “_[0-i] Sometimes , when [I]_0-i ’ve thought o ’ [my]_0-i life , and the little pleasure [I]_0-i ’ve had in it , [I]_0-i ’ve believed that , maybe , [I]_0-i was [one of those doomed to die by the falling of a star from heaven]_{2089-one of those doomed to die by the falling of a star from heaven} ; ‘ And the name of the star is called Wormwood ; and the third part of [the waters]_{2090-the waters} became wormwood ; and [men]_806-men died of the waters , because [they]_806-men were made bitter . ’ [One]_5094-one can bear pain and sorrow better if one thinks it has been prophesied long before for one : somehow , then it seems as if [my]_0-i pain was needed for the fulfilment ; otherways it seems all sent for nothing . ” “_[264-bessy] Nay , [Bessy]_264-bessy — think ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[264-bessy] [God]_174-god does not willingly inflict . Do n’t dwell so much on the prophecies , but read the clearer parts of the Bible . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i dare say it would be wiser ; but where would [I]_0-i hear such grand words of promise — hear tell o ’ anything so far different fro ’ [this dreary world]_{2093-this dreary world} , and [this town]_{6028-this town} above a ’ as in [Revelations]_{266-revelations} ? Many ’s the time [I]_0-i ’ve repeated the verses in the seventh chapter to [myself]_0-i , just for the sound . It ’s as good as an organ , and as different from every day , too . No , [I]_0-i can not give up Revelations . It gives [me]_0-i more comfort than any other book [i]_0-i ’ the Bible . ” “_{[5264-father]} Let [me]_0-i come and read [you]_264-bessy some of [my]_0-i favourite chapters . ” “_[0-i] Ay , ” said [she]_264-bessy greedily , “_[0-i] come . [Father]_5264-father will maybe hear [yo]_264-bessy . ’ [He]_5264-father ’s deaved wi ’ [my]_0-i talking ; [he]_5264-father says it ’s all nought to do with the things o ’ to - day , and that ’s [his]_5264-father business . ” “_{[5264-father]} Where is [[your]_264-bessy sister]_{2096-your sister} ? ” “_{[2096-your sister]} Gone fustian cutting . [I]_0-i were loth to let [her]_{2096-your sister} go ; but somehow [we]_2097-we must live ; and th ’ Union ca n’t afford [us]_2097-we much . ” “_[264-bessy] Now [I]_0-i must go . [You]_264-bessy have done [me]_0-i good , [Bessy]_264-bessy . ” “_[264-bessy] [I]_0-i done [you]_264-bessy good ! ” “_[264-bessy] Yes , [I]_0-i came here very sad , and rather too apt to think [my]_0-i own cause for grief was the only one in [the world]_{5098-the world} . And now [I]_0-i hear how [you]_264-bessy have had to bear for years , and that makes [me]_0-i stronger . ” “_[264-bessy] Bless [yo]_264-bessy ’ ! [I]_0-i thought a ’ the good - doing was on the side of [gentlefolk]_{2099-gentlefolk} . [I]_0-i shall get proud if [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i can do good to [yo]_264-bessy ’ . ” “_[264-bessy] [You]_264-bessy wo n’t do it if [you]_264-bessy think about it . But [you]_264-bessy ’ll only puzzle [yourself]_264-bessy if [you]_264-bessy do , that ’s one comfort . ” “_[264-bessy] [You]_264-bessy ’re not like [no one]_{535-no one} [I]_0-i ever seed . [I]_0-i dunno what to make of [yo]_264-bessy ’ . ” “_[0-i] Nor [I]_0-i of [myself]_0-i . Good - bye ! ” [Bessy]_264-bessy stilled [her]_264-bessy rocking to gaze after [her]_264-bessy . “_[2101-she] [I]_0-i wonder if there are many folk like [her]_2101-she down [South]_1991-south . [She]_2101-she ’s like a breath of country air , somehow . [She]_2101-she freshens [me]_0-i up above a bit . Who ’d a thought that face — as bright and as strong as the angel [I]_0-i dream of — could have known the sorrow [she]_2101-she speaks on ? [I]_0-i wonder how [she]_2101-she ’ll sin . All on [us]_2103-us must sin . [I]_0-i think a deal on [her]_2101-she , for sure . But [father]_5264-father does the like , [I]_0-i see . And [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} even . It ’s not often hoo ’s stirred up to notice much . ” CHAPTER XVIII . LIKES AND DISLIKES . “_[0-i] [My]_0-i heart revolts within [me]_0-i , and two voices Make themselves audible within [my]_0-i bosom . ” WALLENSTEIN . On [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s return [home]_510-home [she]_123-margaret found two letters on the table : one was a note for [her]_123-margaret mother,—the other , which had come by the post , was evidently from [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} [Shaw]_131-edith — covered with foreign post - marks — thin , silvery , and rustling . [She]_123-margaret took up the other , and was examining it , when [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} came in suddenly : “_[0-i] So [[your]_2105-your mother]_{5280-your mother} is tired , and gone to bed early ! [I]_0-i ’m afraid , such a thundery day was not the best in [the world]_{5098-the world} for [the doctor]_{6023-the doctor} to see [her]_{5280-your mother} . What did [he]_{6023-the doctor} say ? [Dixon]_186-dixon tells [me]_0-i [he]_{6023-the doctor} spoke to [you]_2105-your about [her]_{5280-your mother} . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret hesitated . [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s looks became more grave and anxious : “_[186-dixon] [He]_0-i does not think [her]_{5280-your mother} seriously ill ? ” “_[0-i] Not at present ; [she]_{5280-your mother} needs care , [he]_0-i says ; [he]_0-i was very kind , and [he]_0-i said [he]_0-i would call again , and see how [his]_0-i medicines worked . ” “_[0-i] Only care?—he did not recommend change of air?—he did not say [this smoky town]_{2109-this smoky town} was doing [her]_{5280-your mother} any harm , did [he]_0-i , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ” “_[0-i] No ! not a word , ” [she]_123-margaret replied , gravely . “_[0-i] [He]_0-i was anxious , [I]_0-i think . ” “_{[2110-doctors]} [Doctors]_2110-doctors have that anxious manner ; it ’s professional , ” said [he]_0-i . [Margaret]_123-margaret saw , in [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s nervous ways , that the first impression of possible danger was made upon [his]_0-i mind , in spite of all [his]_0-i making light of what [she]_123-margaret told [him]_0-i . [He]_0-i could not forget the subject,—could not pass from it to other things ; [he]_0-i kept recurring to it through the evening , with an unwillingness to receive even the slightest unfavourable idea , which made [Margaret]_123-margaret inexpressibly sad . “_{[2110-doctors]} This letter is from [Aunt Shaw]_131-edith , [papa]_528-papa . [She]_131-edith has got to [Naples]_7-naples , and finds it too hot , so [she]_131-edith has taken apartments at [Sorrento]_74-sorrento . But [I]_0-i do n’t think [she]_131-edith likes [Italy]_10-italy . ” “_[528-papa] [He]_528-papa did not say anything about diet , did [he]_528-papa ? ” “_[528-papa] It was to be nourishing , and digestible . [Mamma]_163-mamma ’s appetite is pretty good , [I]_0-i think . ” “_[0-i] Yes ! and that makes it all the more strange [he]_528-papa should have thought of speaking about diet . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i asked [him]_528-papa , [papa]_528-papa . ” Another pause . Then [Margaret]_123-margaret went on : “_[0-i] [Aunt Shaw]_131-edith says [she]_131-edith has sent [me]_0-i some coral ornaments , [papa]_528-papa : but , ” added [Margaret]_123-margaret , half smiling , “_[131-edith] [she]_131-edith ’s afraid [the Milton dissenters]_{2114-the milton dissenters} wo n’t appreciate [them]_2115-them . [She]_131-edith has got all [her]_131-edith ideas of [Dissenters]_{2116-dissenters} from [the Quakers]_{267-the quakers} , has [she]_131-edith not ? ” “_[131-edith] If ever [you]_528-papa hear or notice that [[your]_528-papa mother]_{5280-your mother} wishes for anything , be sure [you]_528-papa let [me]_0-i know . [I]_0-i am so afraid [she]_131-edith does not tell [me]_0-i always what [she]_131-edith would like . Pray , see after [that girl [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} named]_{2118-that girl mrs. thornton named} . If [we]_2119-we had [a good , efficient house - servant]_{2120-a good , efficient house - servant} , [Dixon]_186-dixon could be constantly with [her]_{2120-a good , efficient house - servant} , and [I]_0-i ’d answer for it [we]_2119-we ’d soon set [her]_{2120-a good , efficient house - servant} up amongst [us]_2119-we , if care will do it . [She]_{2120-a good , efficient house - servant} ’s been very much tired of late , with the hot weather , and the difficulty of getting [a servant]_{1297-a servant} . A little rest will put [her]_{2120-a good , efficient house - servant} quite to rights — eh , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ” “_{[123-margaret]} [I]_0-i hope so , ” said [Margaret,—but]_{268-margaret,—but} so sadly , that [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} took notice of it . [He]_0-i pinched [her]_123-margaret cheek . “_{[123-margaret]} Come ; if [you]_123-margaret look so pale as this , [I]_0-i must rouge [you]_123-margaret up a little . Take care of [yourself]_123-margaret , [child]_635-child , or [you]_123-margaret ’ll be wanting [the doctor]_{6023-the doctor} next . ” But [he]_0-i could not settle to anything that evening . [He]_0-i was continually going backwards and forwards , on laborious tiptoe , to see if [[his]_0-i wife]_{592-his wife} was still asleep . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s heart ached at [his]_0-i restlessness — [his]_0-i trying to stifle and strangle the hideous fear that was looming out of the dark places of [his]_0-i heart . [He]_0-i came back at last , somewhat comforted . “_[2124-she] [She]_2124-she ’s awake now , [Margaret]_123-margaret . [She]_2124-she quite smiled as [she]_2124-she saw [me]_0-i standing by [her]_2124-she . Just [her]_2124-she old smile . And [she]_2124-she says [she]_2124-she feels refreshed , and ready for tea . Where ’s the note for [her]_2124-she ? [She]_2124-she want ’s to see it . [I]_0-i ’ll read it to [her]_2124-she while [you]_123-margaret make tea . ” The note proved to be a formal invitation from [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , to [Mr.]_6227-mr. , [Mrs.]_6228-mrs. , and [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} to dinner , on the twenty - first instant . [Margaret]_123-margaret was surprised to find an acceptance contemplated , after all [she]_123-margaret had learnt of sad probabilities during the day . But so it was . The idea of [[her]_123-margaret husband]_{594-her husband} ’s and [daughter]_{5632-daughter} ’s going to this dinner had quite captivated [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s fancy , even before [Margaret]_123-margaret had heard the contents of the note . It was an event to diversify the monotony of [the invalid]_{6231-the invalid} ’s life ; and [she]_123-margaret clung to the idea of [their]_2125-we going , with even fretful pertinacity , when [Margaret]_123-margaret objected . “_[0-i] Nay , [Margaret]_123-margaret : if [she]_2124-she wishes it , [I]_0-i ’m sure [we]_2125-we ’ll both go willingly . [She]_2124-she never would wish it unless [she]_2124-she felt [herself]_2124-she really stronger — really better than [we]_2125-we thought [she]_2124-she was , eh , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , anxiously , as [she]_123-margaret prepared to write the note of acceptance , the next day . “_{[123-margaret]} Eh ! [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ” questioned [he]_{134-mr. hale} , with a nervous motion of [his]_{134-mr. hale} hands . It seemed cruel to refuse [him]_{134-mr. hale} the comfort [he]_{134-mr. hale} craved for . And besides , [his]_{134-mr. hale} passionate refusal to admit the existence of fear , almost inspired [Margaret]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret with hope . “_{[123-margaret]} [I]_0-i do think [she]_2124-she is better since last night , ” said [she]_123-margaret . “_[0-i] [Her]_2124-she eyes look brighter , and [her]_2124-she complexion clearer . ” “_[2124-she] God bless [you]_123-margaret , ” said [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} earnestly . “_{[123-margaret]} But is it true ? [Yesterday]_{269-yesterday} was so sultry [every one]_{438-every one} felt ill . It was a most unlucky day for [Mr. Donaldson]_{270-mr. donaldson} to see [her]_2124-she on . ” So [he]_{134-mr. hale} went away to [his]_{134-mr. hale} day ’s duties , now increased by the preparation of some lectures [he]_{134-mr. hale} had promised to deliver to [the working people]_{6233-the working people} at [a neighbouring Lyceum]_{6234-a neighbouring lyceum} . [He]_{134-mr. hale} had chosen [Ecclesiastical Architecture]_{271-ecclesiastical architecture} as [his]_{134-mr. hale} subject , rather more in accordance with [his]_{134-mr. hale} own taste and knowledge than as falling in with the character of [the place]_{657-the place} or the desire for particular kinds of information among [those to whom [he]_{134-mr. hale} was to lecture]_{6236-those to whom he was to lecture} . And [the institution itself]_{6237-the institution itself} , being in debt , was only too glad to get a gratis course from [an educated and accomplished man like [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale}]_{6238-an educated and accomplished man like mr. hale} , let the subject be what it might . “_{[270-mr. donaldson]} Well , [mother]_445-mother , ” asked [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} that night , “_[445-mother] who have accepted [your]_445-mother invitations for the twenty - first ? ” “_[218-fanny] [Fanny]_218-fanny , where are the notes ? [The Slicksons]_{272-the slicksons} accept , [Collingbrooks]_{75-collingbrooks} accept , [Stephenses]_{273-stephenses} accept , [Browns]_274-browns decline . [Hales]_{197-the hales} — [father]_5264-father and [daughter]_{5632-daughter} come — [mother]_445-mother too great [an invalid]_{5893-an invalid} — [Macphersons]_{275-macphersons} come , and [Mr. Horsfall]_{276-mr. horsfall} , and [Mr. Young]_{277-mr. young} . [I]_0-i was thinking of asking [the Porters]_{278-the porters} , as [the Browns]_274-browns ca n’t come . ” “_{[278-the porters]} Very good . Do [you]_445-mother know , [I]_0-i ’m really afraid [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} is very far from well , from what [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} says . ” “_{[253-dr. donaldson]} It ’s strange of [them]_2132-them to accept a dinner - invitation if [she]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s very ill , ” said [Fanny]_218-fanny . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i did n’t say very ill , ” said [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} brother]_{1589-her brother} , rather sharply . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i only said far from well . [They]_2132-them may not know it either . ” And then [he]_{1589-her brother} suddenly remembered that , from what [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} had told [him]_{1589-her brother} , [Margaret]_123-margaret , at any rate , must be aware of the exact state of the case . “_[2132-them] Very probably [they]_2132-them are quite aware of what [you]_445-mother said yesterday , [John]_250-john — of the great advantage it would be to [them]_2132-them — to [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , [I]_0-i mean , to be introduced to [such people as [the Stephenses]_{273-stephenses} and [the Collingbrooks]_{75-collingbrooks}]_{2133-such people as the stephenses and the collingbrooks} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m sure that motive would not influence [them]_2132-them . No ! [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i understand how it is . ” “_[250-john] [John]_250-john ! ” said [Fanny]_218-fanny , laughing in [her]_218-fanny little , weak , nervous way . “_[250-john] How [you]_250-john profess to understand [these Hales]_{1179-these hales} , and how [you]_250-john never will allow that [we]_2135-we can know anything about [them]_{1179-these hales} . Are [they]_{1179-these hales} really so very different to [most people [one]_5094-one meets with]_{2136-most people one meets with} ? ” [She]_218-fanny did not mean to vex [him]_250-john ; but if [she]_218-fanny had intended it , [she]_218-fanny could not have done it more thoroughly . [He]_250-john chafed in silence , however , not deigning to reply to [her]_218-fanny question . “_{[1179-these hales]} [They]_{1179-these hales} do not seem to [me]_0-i out of the common way , ” said [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} . “_{[1179-these hales]} [He]_2138-he appears [a worthy kind of man]_{2139-a worthy kind of man} enough ; rather too simple for trade — so it ’s perhaps as well [he]_2138-he should have been [a clergyman]_{5134-a clergyman} first , and now [a teacher]_{2141-a teacher} . [She]_2142-she ’s a bit of [a fine lady]_{2143-a fine lady} , with [her]_2142-she invalidism ; and as for [the girl]_{5516-the girl} — [she]_{5516-the girl} ’s the only one who puzzles [me]_0-i when [I]_0-i think about [her,—which]_{2145-her,—which} [I]_0-i do n’t often do . [She]_{5516-the girl} seems to have a great notion of giving [herself]_{5516-the girl} airs ; and [I]_0-i ca n’t make out why . [I]_0-i could almost fancy [she]_{5516-the girl} thinks [herself]_{5516-the girl} too good for [her]_{5516-the girl} company at times . And yet [they]_2146-they ’re not rich ; from all [I]_0-i can hear [they]_2146-they never have been . ” “_[2146-they] And [she]_{5516-the girl} ’s not accomplished , [mamma]_5139-mamma . [She]_{5516-the girl} ca n’t play . ” “_{[5516-the girl]} Go on , [Fanny]_218-fanny . What else does [she]_{5516-the girl} want to bring [her]_{5516-the girl} up to [your]_218-fanny standard ? ” “_{[5516-the girl]} Nay ! [John]_250-john , ” said [[his]_250-john mother]_{5657-his mother} , “_[250-john] that speech of [Fanny]_218-fanny ’s did no harm . [I]_0-i [myself]_0-i heard [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} say [she]_{187-miss hale} could not play . If [you]_250-john would let [us]_2148-us alone , [we]_2148-us could perhaps like [her]_{187-miss hale} , and see [her]_{187-miss hale} merits . ” “_[250-john] [I]_0-i ’m sure [I]_0-i never could ! ” murmured [Fanny]_218-fanny , protected by [[her]_218-fanny mother]_{469-her mother} . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} heard , but did not care to reply . [He]_0-i was walking up and down [the dining - room]_{458-the dining - room} , wishing that [[his]_0-i mother]_{5657-his mother} would order candles , and allow [him]_0-i to set to work at either reading or writing , and so put a stop to the conversation . But [he]_0-i never thought of interfering in any of the small domestic regulations that [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} observed , in habitual remembrance of [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} old economies . “_[445-mother] [Mother]_445-mother , ” said [he]_0-i , stopping , and bravely speaking out the truth , “_[445-mother] [I]_0-i wish [you]_445-mother would like [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . ” “_[445-mother] Why , ” asked [she]_445-mother , startled by [his]_0-i earnest , yet tender manner . “_[445-mother] [You]_0-i ’re never thinking of marrying [[her?—a]_{2150-her?—a} girl]_{2151-her?—a girl} without a penny . ” “_[0-i] [She]_{187-miss hale} would never have [me]_0-i , ” said [he]_0-i , with a short laugh . “_{[187-miss hale]} No , [I]_0-i do n’t think [she]_{187-miss hale} would , ” answered [[his]_0-i mother]_{5657-his mother} . “_{[187-miss hale]} [She]_{187-miss hale} laughed in [my]_0-i face , when [I]_0-i praised [her]_{187-miss hale} for speaking out something [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} had said in [your]_0-i favour . [I]_0-i liked [the girl]_{5516-the girl} for doing so frankly , for it made [me]_0-i sure [she]_{187-miss hale} had no thought of [you]_0-i ; and the next minute [she]_{187-miss hale} vexed [me]_0-i so by seeming to think — — Well , never mind ! Only [you]_0-i ’re right in saying [she]_{187-miss hale} ’s too good an opinion of [herself]_{187-miss hale} to think of [you]_0-i ! [The saucy jade]_{2153-the saucy jade} ! [I]_0-i should like to know where [she]_{187-miss hale} ’d find a better ! ” “_{[187-miss hale]} Well , as [I]_0-i ’m just as much convinced of the truth of what [you]_0-i have been saying as [you]_0-i can be ; and as [I]_0-i have no thought or expectation of ever asking [her]_{187-miss hale} to be [[my]_0-i wife]_{2154-my wife} , [you]_0-i ’ll believe [me]_0-i for the future that [I]_0-i ’m quite disinterested in speaking about [her]_{187-miss hale} . [I]_0-i foresee trouble for [that girl]_{1891-that girl} — perhaps , want of motherly care — and [I]_0-i only wish [you]_0-i to be ready to be [a friend to [her]_{187-miss hale}]_{6005-a friend to her} , in case [she]_{187-miss hale} needs one . Now , [Fanny]_218-fanny , ” said [he]_0-i , “_[218-fanny] [I]_0-i trust [you]_218-fanny have delicacy enough to understand , that it is as great an injury to [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} as to [me]_0-i — in fact , [she]_{187-miss hale} would think it a greater — to suppose that [I]_0-i have any reason , more than [I]_0-i now give , for begging [you]_218-fanny and [[my]_0-i mother]_{5749-my mother} to show [her]_{187-miss hale} every kindly attention . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i can not forgive [her]_{187-miss hale} [her]_{187-miss hale} pride , ” said [[his]_250-john mother]_{5657-his mother} ; “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will befriend [her]_{187-miss hale} , if there is need , for [your]_218-fanny asking , [John]_250-john . [I]_0-i would befriend [Jezebel]_280-jezebel [herself]_280-jezebel if [you]_218-fanny asked [me]_0-i . But [this girl]_{1570-this girl} , who turns up [her]_{1570-this girl} nose at [us]_2159-us all — who turns up [her]_{1570-this girl} nose at [you]_218-fanny — — ” “_{[1570-this girl]} Nay , [mother]_445-mother ; [I]_0-i have never yet put [myself]_0-i , and [I]_0-i mean never to put [myself]_0-i , within reach of [her]_{187-miss hale} contempt . ” “_{[187-miss hale]} Contempt , indeed!”—(One of [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s expressive snorts.)—“Don’t_{[187-miss hale]} go on speaking of [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , [John]_250-john , if [I]_0-i ’ve to be kind to [her]_{187-miss hale} . When [I]_0-i ’m with [her]_{187-miss hale} , [I]_0-i do n’t know if [I]_0-i like or dislike [her]_{187-miss hale} most ; but when [I]_0-i think of [her]_{187-miss hale} , and hear [you]_218-fanny talk of [her]_{187-miss hale} , [I]_0-i hate [her]_{187-miss hale} . [I]_0-i can see [she]_{187-miss hale} ’s given [herself]_{187-miss hale} airs to [you]_218-fanny as well as if [you]_218-fanny ’d told [me]_0-i out . ” “_{[187-miss hale]} And if [she]_{187-miss hale} has , ” said [he]_0-i — and then [he]_0-i paused for a moment — then went on : “_{[187-miss hale]} [I]_0-i ’m not [a lad]_{1248-a lad} , to be cowed by a proud look from [a woman]_{1521-a woman} , or to care for [her]_{187-miss hale} misunderstanding [me]_0-i and [my]_0-i position . [I]_0-i can laugh at it ! ” “_[0-i] To be sure ! and at [her]_{187-miss hale} too , with [her]_{187-miss hale} fine notions , and haughty tosses ! ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i only wonder why [you]_218-fanny talk so much about [her]_{187-miss hale} , then , ” said [Fanny]_218-fanny . “_[218-fanny] [I]_0-i ’m sure , [I]_0-i ’m tired enough of the subject . ” “_[0-i] Well ! ” said [[her]_218-fanny brother]_{1589-her brother} , with a shade of bitterness . “_[0-i] Suppose [we]_2163-we find some more agreeable subject . What do [you]_218-fanny say to a strike , by way of something pleasant to talk about ? ” “_[218-fanny] Have the hands actually turned out ? ” asked [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , with vivid interest . “_[218-fanny] [[Hamper]_281-hamper ’s men]_{2164-hamper ’s men} are actually out . [Mine]_2165-mine are working out [their]_{2164-hamper ’s men} week , through fear of being prosecuted for breach of contract . [I]_0-i ’d have had [every one of [them]_{2164-hamper ’s men}]_{2166-every one of them} up and punished for it , that left [his]_{2166-every one of them} work before [his]_{2166-every one of them} time was out . ” “_[0-i] The law expenses would have been more than the hands [themselves]_{2164-hamper ’s men} were worth — a set of ungrateful naughts ! ” said [[his]_{2166-every one of them} mother]_{5657-his mother} . “_[0-i] To be sure . But [I]_0-i ’d have shown [them]_{2164-hamper ’s men} how to keep [my]_0-i word , and how [I]_0-i mean [them]_{2164-hamper ’s men} to keep [their]_{2164-hamper ’s men} ’s . [They]_{2164-hamper ’s men} know [me]_0-i by this time . [[Slickson]_263-slickson ’s men]_{2167-slickson ’s men} are off — pretty certain [he]_{2166-every one of them} wo n’t spend money in getting [them]_{2167-slickson ’s men} punished . [We]_2168-we ’re in for a turn - out , [mother]_445-mother . ” “_[445-mother] [I]_0-i hope there are not many orders in hand ? ” “_[445-mother] Of course there are . [They]_{2164-hamper ’s men} know that well enough . But [they]_{2164-hamper ’s men} do n’t quite understand all , though [they]_{2164-hamper ’s men} think [they]_{2164-hamper ’s men} do . ” “_{[2164-hamper ’s men]} What do [you]_0-i mean , [John]_250-john ? ” [Candles]_282-candles had been brought , and [Fanny]_218-fanny had taken up [her]_218-fanny interminable piece of worsted - work , over which [she]_218-fanny was yawning ; throwing [herself]_218-fanny back in [her]_218-fanny chair , from time to time to gaze at vacancy , and think of nothing at [her]_218-fanny ease . “_[0-i] Why , ” said [he]_250-john , “_[0-i] [the Americans]_{283-the americans} are getting [their]_{283-the americans} yarns so into the general market , that [our]_2168-we only chance is producing [them]_{283-the americans} at a lower rate . If [we]_2168-we ca n’t , [we]_2168-we may shut up shop at once , and [hands]_2170-hands and [masters]_686-masters alike go on tramp . Yet [these fools]_{2172-these fools} go back to the prices paid three years ago — nay , [some of [[their]_{2172-these fools} leaders]_{2174-their leaders}]_{2173-some of their leaders} quote [Dickinson]_{284-dickinson} ’s price now — though [they]_{2172-these fools} know as well as [we]_2168-we do that , what with fines pressed out of [their]_{2172-these fools} wages , as [no honourable man]_{2175-no honourable man} would extort [them]_{2172-these fools} , the real rate of wage paid at [Dickinson ’s]_{284-dickinson} is less than at [ours]_2168-we . Upon [my]_0-i word , [mother]_445-mother , [I]_0-i wish the old combination laws were in force . It is too bad to find out that [fools]_2005-fools — [ignorant , wayward men like these]_{2178-ignorant , wayward men like these} — just by uniting [their]_2005-fools silly heads , are to rule over the fortunes of [those who bring all the wisdom that knowledge and experience , and often painful thought and anxiety]_{2179-those who bring all the wisdom that knowledge and experience , and often painful thought and anxiety} , can give . The next thing will be — indeed , [we]_2168-we ’ve all but come to it now — that [we]_2168-we shall have to go and ask — stand hat in hand — and humbly ask [the secretary of [the Spinner]_{2181-the spinner} ’s Union]_{2180-the secretary of the spinner ’s union} to be so kind as to furnish [us]_2168-we with labour at [their]_{2172-these fools} own price . That ’s what [they]_{2172-these fools} want — [they]_{2172-these fools} , who have n’t the sense to see that , if [we]_2168-we do n’t get a fair share of the profits to compensate [us]_2168-we for [our]_2168-we wear and tear here in [England]_9-england , [we]_2168-we can move off to [some other country]_{2182-some other country} ; and that , what with [home]_510-home and foreign competition , [we]_2168-we are none of [us]_2168-we likely to make above a fair share , and may be thankful enough if [we]_2168-we can get that , in an average number of years . ” “_[2184-you] Ca n’t [you]_2184-you get hands from [Ireland]_77-ireland ? [I]_0-i would n’t keep [these fellows]_{2185-these fellows} a day . [I]_0-i ’d teach [them]_{2185-these fellows} that [I]_0-i was [master]_5403-master , and could employ what [servants]_{1553-servants} [I]_0-i liked . ” “_[0-i] Yes ! to be sure , [I]_0-i can ; and will , too , if [they]_{2185-these fellows} go on long . It will be trouble and expense , and [I]_0-i fear there will be some danger ; but [I]_0-i will do it , rather than give in . ” “_[0-i] If there is to be all this extra expense , [I]_0-i ’m sorry [we]_2168-we ’re giving a dinner just now . ” “_[0-i] So am [I,—not]_{2188-i,—not} because of the expense , but because [I]_0-i shall have much to think about , and many unexpected calls on [my]_0-i time . But [we]_2168-we must have had [Mr. Horsfall]_{276-mr. horsfall} , and [he]_{276-mr. horsfall} does not stay in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} long . And as for [the others]_{2189-the others} , [we]_2168-we owe [them]_{2189-the others} dinners , and it ’s all one trouble . ” [He]_{276-mr. horsfall} kept on with [his]_{276-mr. horsfall} restless walk — not speaking any more , but drawing a deep breath from time to time , as if endeavouring to throw off some annoying thought . [Fanny]_218-fanny asked [[her]_218-fanny mother]_{469-her mother} numerous small questions , all having nothing to do with the subject , which [a wiser person]_{6249-a wiser person} would have perceived was occupying [her]_218-fanny attention . Consequently , [she]_218-fanny received many short answers . [She]_218-fanny was not sorry when , at ten o’clock , [the servants]_{5183-the servants} filed in to prayers . These [[her]_218-fanny mother]_{469-her mother} always read,—first reading a chapter . [They]_{5183-the servants} were now working steadily through the Old Testament . When prayers were ended , and [[his]_{276-mr. horsfall} mother]_{5657-his mother} had wished [him]_{276-mr. horsfall} good - night , with that long steady look of [hers]_{5657-his mother} which conveyed no expression of the tenderness that was in [her]_{5657-his mother} heart , but yet had the intensity of a blessing , [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} continued [his]_{179-mr. thornton} walk . All [his]_{179-mr. thornton} business plans had received a check , a sudden pull - up , from this approaching turn - out . The forethought of many anxious hours was thrown away , utterly wasted by [their]_{5183-the servants} insane folly , which would injure [themselves]_{5183-the servants} even more than [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , though [no one]_{535-no one} could set any limit to the mischief [they]_{5183-the servants} were doing . And these were [the men who thought [themselves]_{6254-the men who thought themselves fitted to direct the masters in the disposal of their capital} fitted to direct [the masters]_{1687-the masters} in the disposal of [[their]_{6254-the men who thought themselves fitted to direct the masters in the disposal of their capital} capital]_{6256-their capital}]_{6254-the men who thought themselves fitted to direct the masters in the disposal of their capital} ; [Hamper]_281-hamper had said , only this very day , that if [he]_281-hamper were ruined by the strike , [he]_281-hamper would start life again , comforted by the conviction that [those who had brought it on]_{6257-those who had brought it on} were in a worse predicament than [he]_281-hamper himself,—for [he]_281-hamper had head as well as hands , while [they]_{5183-the servants} had only hands ; and if [they]_{5183-the servants} drove away [[their]_{5183-the servants} market]_{6258-their market} , [they]_{5183-the servants} could not follow it , nor turn to anything else . But this thought was no consolation to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . It might be that revenge gave [him]_{179-mr. thornton} no pleasure ; it might be that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} valued the position [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had earned with the sweat of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} brow , so much that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} keenly felt its being endangered by the ignorance or folly of others,—so keenly that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had no thoughts to spare for what would be the consequences of [their]_2190-their conduct to [themselves]_2190-their . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} paced up and down , setting [his]_{179-mr. thornton} teeth now and then . At last it struck two . The candles were flickering in their sockets . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} lighted [his]_{179-mr. thornton} own , muttering to [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} : “_[0-i] Once for all [they]_2190-their shall know whom [they]_2190-their have got to deal with . [I]_0-i can give [them]_2190-their a fortnight,—no more . If [they]_2190-their do n’t see [their]_2190-their madness before the end of that time , [I]_0-i must have hands from [Ireland]_77-ireland . [I]_0-i believe it ’s [Slickson]_263-slickson ’s doing,—confound [him]_0-i and [[his]_0-i dodges]_{2191-his dodges} ! [He]_0-i thought [he]_0-i was overstocked ; so [he]_0-i seemed to yield at first , when the deputation came to [him,—and]_{2192-him,—and} of course , [he]_0-i only confirmed [them]_2190-their in [their]_2190-their folly , as [he]_0-i meant to do . That ’s where it spread from . ” CHAPTER XIX . [ANGEL VISITS]_{285-angel visits} . “_[0-i] As angels in some brighter dreams Call to the soul when [man doth sleep]_{2193-man doth sleep} , So some strange thoughts transcend [our]_2194-our wonted themes , And into glory peep . ” [HENRY VAUGHAN]_{286-henry vaughan} . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} was curiously amused and interested by the idea of the Thornton dinner party . [She]_{142-mrs. hale} kept wondering about the details , with something of the simplicity of [a little child]_{6259-a little child} , who wants to have all its anticipated pleasure described beforehand . But the monotonous life led by [invalids]_{5894-invalids} often makes [them]_{5894-invalids} like [children]_{1434-children} , inasmuch as [they]_{5894-invalids} have neither of [them]_{5894-invalids} any sense of proportion in events , and seem each to believe that the walls and curtains which shut in [their]_{5894-invalids} world , and shut out everything else , must of necessity be larger than anything hidden beyond . Besides [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} had had [her]_{142-mrs. hale} vanities as [a girl]_{5377-a girl} ; had perhaps unduly felt [their]_2190-their mortification when [she]_{142-mrs. hale} became [[a poor clergyman]_{6263-a poor clergyman} ’s wife;—they]_{6264-a poor clergyman ’s wife;—they} had been smothered and kept down ; but [they]_2190-their were not extinct ; and [she]_{142-mrs. hale} liked to think of seeing [Margaret]_123-margaret dressed for a party , and discussed what [she]_123-margaret should wear , with an unsettled anxiety that amused [Margaret]_123-margaret , who had been more accustomed to society in [her]_123-margaret one year in [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} than [[her]_123-margaret mother in five and twenty years of [Helstone]_8-helstone]_{6265-her mother in five and twenty years of helstone} . “_[5139-mamma] Then [you]_2195-you think [you]_2195-you shall wear [your]_2195-you white silk . Are [you]_2195-you sure it will fit ? It ’s nearly a year since [Edith]_131-edith was married ! ” “_[5139-mamma] Oh , yes , [mamma]_5139-mamma ! [Mrs. Murray]_{287-mrs. murray} made it , and it ’s sure to be right ; it may be a straw ’s breadth shorter or longer - waisted , according to [my]_0-i having grown fat or thin . But [I]_0-i do n’t think [I]_0-i ’ve altered in the least . ” “_[0-i] Had n’t [you]_2195-you better let [Dixon]_186-dixon see it ? It may have gone yellow with lying by . ” “_[5139-mamma] If [you]_5139-mamma like , [mamma]_5139-mamma . But if the worst comes to the worst , [I]_0-i ’ve a very nice pink gauze which [Aunt Shaw]_131-edith gave [me]_0-i , only two or three months before [Edith]_131-edith was married . That ca n’t have gone yellow . ” “_[131-edith] No ! but it may have faded . ” “_[131-edith] Well ! then [I]_0-i ’ve a green silk . [I]_0-i feel more as if it was the embarrassment of riches . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i knew what [you]_2195-you ought to wear , ” said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , nervously . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s manner changed instantly . “_[0-i] Shall [I]_0-i go and put them on one after another , [mamma]_5139-mamma , and then [you]_5139-mamma could see which [you]_5139-mamma liked best ? ” “_[5139-mamma] But — yes ! perhaps that will be best . ” So off [Margaret]_123-margaret went . [She]_123-margaret was very much inclined to play some pranks when [she]_123-margaret was dressed up at such an unusual hour ; to make [her]_123-margaret rich white silk balloon out into a cheese , to retreat backwards from [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} as if [she]_{469-her mother} were [the queen]_{6267-the queen} ; but when [she]_123-margaret found that these freaks of [hers]_123-margaret were regarded as interruptions to the serious business , and as such annoyed [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} , [she]_123-margaret became grave and sedate . What had possessed [the world]_{5098-the world} ( [[her]_123-margaret world]_{6270-her world} ) to fidget so about [her]_123-margaret dress , [she]_123-margaret could not understand ; but that very afternoon , on naming [her]_123-margaret engagement to [Bessy Higgins]_204-bessy ( apropos of [the servant that [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} had promised to enquire about]_{6271-the servant that mrs. thornton had promised to enquire about} ) , [Bessy]_204-bessy quite roused up at the intelligence . “_[5155-dear] [Dear]_5155-dear ! and are [you]_5155-dear going to dine at [[Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s at [Marlborough Mills]_{78-marlborough mills}]_{2200-thornton ’s at marlborough mills} ? ” “_[204-bessy] Yes , [Bessy]_204-bessy . Why are [you]_5155-dear so surprised ? ” “_[5155-dear] Oh , [I]_0-i dunno . But [they]_2201-they visit wi ’ [a ’ [th ’ first folk]_{2203-th ’ first folk} in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{2202-a ’ th ’ first folk in milton} . ” “_[2201-they] And [you]_5155-dear do n’t think [we]_2204-we ’re quite [the first folk in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{2205-the first folk in milton} , eh , [Bessy]_204-bessy ? ” [Bessy]_204-bessy ’s cheeks flushed a little at [her]_5155-dear thought being thus easily read . “_[204-bessy] Well , ” said [she]_5155-dear , “_[2201-they] [yo]_5155-dear ’ see , [they]_2201-they thinken a deal o ’ money here ; and [I]_0-i reckon [yo’ve]_5155-dear not getten much . ” “_[0-i] No , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “_[5155-dear] that ’s very true . But [we]_2204-we are [educated people]_{2206-educated people} , and have lived amongst [educated people]_{2206-educated people} . Is there anything so wonderful , in [our]_2204-we being asked out to dinner by [a man who owns [himself]_{2208-a man who owns himself inferior to my father by coming to him to be instructed} inferior to [[my]_0-i father]_{5535-my father} by coming to [him]_{2208-a man who owns himself inferior to my father by coming to him to be instructed} to be instructed]_{2208-a man who owns himself inferior to my father by coming to him to be instructed} ? [I]_0-i do n’t mean to blame [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [Few drapers ’ assistants]_{2210-few drapers ’ assistants} , as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was once , could have made [themselves]_{2210-few drapers ’ assistants} what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} is . ” “_{[2210-few drapers ’ assistants]} But can [yo]_5155-dear ’ give dinners back , in [yo’re small house]_{2211-yo’re small house} ? [[Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s house]_{2212-thornton ’s house} is three times as big . ” “_{[216-mrs. thornton]} Well , [I]_0-i think [we]_2204-we could manage to give [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} a dinner back , as [you]_5155-dear call it . Perhaps not in such [a large room]_{2213-a large room} , nor with [so many people]_{2214-so many people} . But [I]_0-i do n’t think [we]_2204-we ’ve thought about it at all in that way . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i never thought [yo’d]_5155-dear be dining with [Thorntons]_{288-thorntons} , ” repeated [Bessy]_204-bessy . “_[0-i] Why , [the mayor hissel ’]_{2215-the mayor hissel ’} dines [there]_457-there ; and [the members of Parliament]_{2217-the members of parliament} and all . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i think , [I]_0-i could support the honour of meeting [the mayor of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{2218-the mayor of milton} . ” “_[0-i] But [them ladies]_{2219-them ladies} dress so grand ! ” said [Bessy]_204-bessy , with an anxious look at [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s print gown , which [her]_123-margaret [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} eyes appraised at sevenpence [a yard]_{6272-a yard} . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s face dimpled up into a merry laugh . “_[0-i] Thank [you]_0-i , [Bessy]_204-bessy , for thinking so kindly about [my]_0-i looking nice among all [the smart people]_{2220-the smart people} . But [I]_0-i ’ve plenty of grand gowns,—a week ago , [I]_0-i should have said they were far too grand for anything [I]_0-i should ever want [here]_5144-here . But as [I]_0-i ’m to dine at [[Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s]_{2222-mr. thornton ’s} , and perhaps to meet [the mayor]_{2223-the mayor} , [I]_0-i shall put on [my]_0-i very best gown , [you]_0-i may be sure . ” “_[0-i] What win [yo]_0-i ’ wear ? ” asked [Bessy]_204-bessy , somewhat relieved . “_[0-i] White silk , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[0-i] A gown [I]_0-i had for [a cousin]_{5405-a cousin} ’s wedding , a year ago . ” “_[0-i] That ’ll do ! ” said [Bessy]_204-bessy , falling back in [her]_204-bessy chair . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should be loth to have [yo]_0-i ’ looked down upon . ” “_[0-i] Oh ! [I]_0-i ’ll be fine enough , if that will save [me]_0-i from being looked down upon in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i could see [you]_0-i dressed up , ” said [Bessy]_204-bessy . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i reckon , [yo’re]_0-i not what [folk]_2004-folk would ca ’ pretty ; [yo’ve]_0-i not red and white enough for that . But dun [yo]_0-i ’ know , [I]_0-i ha ’ dreamt of [yo]_0-i ’ , long afore ever [I]_0-i seed [yo]_0-i ’ . ” “_[0-i] Nonsense , [Bessy]_204-bessy ! ” “_[204-bessy] Ay , but [I]_0-i did . [Yo’r]_0-i very face,—looking wi ’ [yo’r]_0-i clear steadfast eyes out o ’ th ’ darkness , [wi]_2226-wi ’ [yo’r]_0-i hair blown off from [yo’r]_0-i brow , and going out like rays round [yo’r]_0-i forehead , which was just as smooth and straight as it is now,—and [yo]_0-i ’ always came to give [me]_0-i strength , which [I]_0-i seemed to gather out o ’ [yo’r]_0-i deep comforting eyes,—and [yo]_0-i ’ was drest in shining raiment — just as [yo’r]_0-i going to be drest . So , [yo]_0-i ’ see , it was [yo]_0-i ’ ! ” “_[0-i] Nay , [Bessy]_204-bessy , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , gently , “_[204-bessy] it was but a dream . ” “_[0-i] And why might na [I]_0-i dream a dream in [my]_0-i affliction as well as [others]_715-others ? Did not many a one [i]_0-i ’ the Bible ? Ay , and see visions too ! Why , even [[my]_0-i father]_{5535-my father} thinks a deal o ’ dreams ! [I]_0-i tell [yo]_0-i ’ again , [I]_0-i saw [yo]_0-i ’ as plainly , coming swiftly towards [me]_0-i , [wi]_2229-wi ’ [yo’r]_0-i hair blown back wi ’ the very swiftness o ’ the motion , just like the way it grows , a little standing off like ; and the white shining dress on [yo’ve]_0-i getten to wear . Let [me]_0-i come and see [yo]_0-i ’ in it . [I]_0-i want to see [yo]_0-i ’ and touch [yo]_0-i ’ as in very deed [yo]_0-i ’ were in [my]_0-i dream . ” “_[0-i] [[My]_0-i dear]_{5418-my dear} [Bessy]_204-bessy , it is quite a fancy of [yours]_204-bessy . ” “_[204-bessy] Fancy or no fancy,—yo’ve come , as [I]_0-i knew [yo]_0-i ’ would , when [I]_0-i saw [yo’r]_0-i movement in [my]_0-i dream,—and when yo’re here about [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i reckon [I]_0-i feel easier in [my]_0-i mind , and comforted , just as a fire comforts one on a dree day . [Yo]_0-i ’ said it were on th ’ twenty - first ; please [God]_174-god , [I]_0-i ’ll come and see [yo]_0-i ’ . ” “_[0-i] Oh Bessy ! [you]_204-bessy may come and welcome ; but do n’t talk so — it really makes [me]_0-i sorry . It does indeed . ” “_[174-god] Then [I]_0-i ’ll keep it to [mysel]_0-i ’ , if [I]_0-i bite [my]_0-i tongue out . Not but what it ’s true for all that . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret was silent . At last [she]_123-margaret said , “_[204-bessy] Let [us]_2231-us talk about it sometimes , if [you]_204-bessy think it true . But not now . Tell [me]_0-i , has [[your]_204-bessy father]_{5373-your father} turned out ? ” “_{[5373-your father]} Ay ! ” said [Bessy]_204-bessy heavily — in a manner very different from that [she]_204-bessy had spoken in but a minute or two before . “_{[5373-your father]} [He]_{5373-your father} and [many another,—all Hamper]_{2233-many another,—all hamper} ’s men,—and many a one besides . [Th ’ women]_{2234-th ’ women} are as bad as [th ’ men]_{2235-th ’ men} , in [their]_{2234-th ’ women} savageness , this time . Food is high,—and [they]_{2235-th ’ men} mun have food for [[their]_{2235-th ’ men} childer]_{2236-their childer} , [I]_0-i reckon . Suppose [Thorntons]_{288-thorntons} sent [’em]_2237-’em [their]_{288-thorntons} dinner out,—th ’ same money , spent on potatoes and meal , would keep [many a crying baby]_{2238-many a crying baby} quiet , and hush up [[its]_{2238-many a crying baby} mother]_{2239-its mother} ’s heart for a bit ! ” “_{[288-thorntons]} Do n’t speak so ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[204-bessy] [You]_204-bessy ’ll make [me]_0-i feel wicked and guilty in going to this dinner . ” “_[204-bessy] No ! ” said [Bessy]_204-bessy . “_{[2240-some ’s]} [Some ’s]_{2240-some ’s} pre - elected to sumptuous feasts , and purple and fine linen,—may be yo’re one on [’em]_2241-’em . Others toil and moil all [their]_2242-their lives long — and the very dogs are not pitiful in [our]_2243-us days , as [they]_2244-they were in the days of [Lazarus]_289-lazarus . But if [yo]_2245-yo ’ ask [me]_0-i to cool [yo’re]_2245-yo tongue wi ’ th ’ tip of [my]_0-i finger , [I]_0-i ’ll come across [the great gulf]_{2246-the great gulf} to [yo]_2245-yo ’ just for th ’ thought o ’ what yo’ve been to [me]_0-i here . ” “_[204-bessy] [Bessy]_204-bessy ; [you]_204-bessy ’re very feverish ! [I]_0-i can tell it in the touch of [your]_204-bessy hand , as well [us]_2243-us in what [you]_204-bessy ’re saying . It wo n’t be division enough , in that awful day , that some of [us]_2243-us have been [beggars]_2003-beggars [here]_5144-here , and [some of [us]_2243-us]_{2249-some of us} have been rich,—we shall not be judged by that poor accident , but by [our]_2243-us faithful following of [Christ]_290-christ . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret got up , and found some water ; and soaking [her]_123-margaret pocket - handkerchief in it , [she]_123-margaret laid the cool wetness on [Bessy]_204-bessy ’s forehead , and began to chafe the stone - cold feet . [Bessy]_204-bessy shut [her]_204-bessy eyes , and allowed [herself]_204-bessy to be soothed . At last [she]_204-bessy said , “_[204-bessy] [Yo’d]_204-bessy ha ’ been deaved out o ’ yo’r five wits , as well as [me]_0-i , if [yo’d]_204-bessy had one body after another coming in to ask for [father]_5264-father , and staying to tell [me]_0-i each one [their]_2251-their tale . [Some]_5321-some spoke [o]_2253-o ’ deadly hatred , and made [my]_0-i blood run cold wi ’ the terrible things [they]_5321-some said o ’ th ’ masters,—but more , being [women]_807-women , kept plaining , plaining ( wi ’ the tears running down [their]_5321-some cheeks , and never wiped away , nor heeded ) , of the price o ’ meat , and how [[their]_5321-some childer]_{2236-their childer} could na sleep at nights for th ’ hunger . ” “_[5321-some] And do [they]_5321-some think the strike will mend this ? ” asked [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[5321-some] [They]_5321-some say so , ” replied [Bessy]_204-bessy . “_[5321-some] [They]_5321-some do say trade has been good for long , and [the masters]_{1687-the masters} has made no end o ’ money ; how much [father]_5264-father does n’t know , but , in course , [th ’ Union]_{2038-th ’ union} does ; and , as it is natural , [they]_5321-some wanted [their]_5321-some share o ’ th ’ profits , now that food is getting dear ; and [th ’ Union]_{2038-th ’ union} says [they]_5321-some ’ll not be doing [their]_5321-some duty if [they]_5321-some do n’t make [th ’ masters]_{5990-th ’ masters} give [’em]_2261-’em [their]_{5990-th ’ masters} share . But [masters]_686-masters has getten th ’ upper hand somehow ; and [I]_0-i ’m feared [they]_686-masters ’ll keep it now and evermore . It ’s like th ’ great battle o ’ Armageddon , the way [they]_686-masters keep on , grinning and fighting at each other , till even while [they]_686-masters fight , [they]_686-masters are picked off into the pit . ” Just then , [Nicholas Higgins]_202-higgins came in . [He]_0-i caught [[his]_0-i daughter]_{840-his daughter} ’s last words . “_[0-i] Ay ! and [I]_0-i ’ll fight on too ; and [I]_0-i ’ll got it this time . It ’ll not take long for to make [’em]_2263-’em give in , for [they]_686-masters ’ve getten a pretty lot of orders , all under contract ; and [they]_686-masters ’ll soon find out [they]_686-masters ’d better give [us]_2264-us [our]_2264-us five per cent . than lose the profit [they]_686-masters ’ll gain ; let alone the fine for not fulfilling the contract . Aha [[my]_0-i masters]_{1990-my masters} ! [I]_0-i know who ’ll win . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret fancied from [his]_202-higgins manner that [he]_202-higgins must have been drinking , not so much from what [he]_202-higgins said , as from the excited way in which [he]_202-higgins spoke ; and [she]_123-margaret was rather confirmed in this idea by the evident anxiety [Bessie]_261-bessie showed to hasten [her]_261-bessie departure . [Bessy]_204-bessy said to [her]_123-margaret , — “_[0-i] The twenty - first — that ’s Thursday week . [I]_0-i may come and see [yo]_0-i ’ dressed for [Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s , [I]_0-i reckon . What time is [yo’r]_0-i dinner ? ” Before [Margaret]_123-margaret could answer , [Higgins]_204-bessy broke out , — “_{[216-mrs. thornton]} [[Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s]_{2266-thornton ’s} ! Ar ’ t ’ going to dine at [Thornton ’s]_{179-mr. thornton} ? Ask [him]_{2266-thornton ’s} to give [yo]_0-i ’ a bumper to the success of [his]_{2266-thornton ’s} orders . By th ’ twenty - first , [I]_0-i reckon , [he]_{2266-thornton ’s} ’ll be pottered in [his]_{2266-thornton ’s} brains how to get ’em done in time . Tell [him]_{2266-thornton ’s} , there ’s seven hundred ’ll come marching into [Marlborough Mills]_{78-marlborough mills} , the morning after [he]_{2266-thornton ’s} gives the five per cent . , and will help [him]_{2266-thornton ’s} through [his]_{2266-thornton ’s} contract in no time . [You]_2267-yo ’ll have ’em all there . [[My]_0-i master]_{1830-my master} , [Hamper]_281-hamper . [He]_{1830-my master} ’s one o ’ th ’ oud - fashioned sort . [Ne’er]_291-ne’er meets [a man]_{940-a man} bout an oath or a curse ; [I]_0-i should think [he]_{940-a man} were going to die if [he]_{940-a man} spoke [me]_0-i civil ; but arter all , [his]_{940-a man} bark ’s waur than [his]_{940-a man} bite , and [yo]_2267-yo ’ may tell [him]_{940-a man} one o ’ [his]_{940-a man} turn - outs said so , if [yo]_2267-yo ’ like . Eh ! but [yo’ll]_2267-yo have [a lot of [prize mill - owners at [Thornton ’s]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{2271-prize mill - owners at thornton ’s}]_{2270-a lot of prize mill - owners at thornton ’s} ! [I]_0-i should like to get speech o ’ [them]_{2270-a lot of prize mill - owners at thornton ’s} , when [they]_{2270-a lot of prize mill - owners at thornton ’s} ’re a bit inclined to sit still after dinner , and could na run for the life on [’em]_2272-’em . [I]_0-i ’d tell [’em]_2273-’em [my]_0-i mind . [I]_0-i ’d speak up again th ’ hard way [they]_{2270-a lot of prize mill - owners at thornton ’s} ’re driving on [us]_2274-us ! ” “_[0-i] Good - bye ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , hastily . “_[0-i] Good - bye , [Bessy]_204-bessy ! [I]_0-i shall look to see [you]_204-bessy on the twenty - first , if [you]_204-bessy ’re well enough . ” The medicines and treatment which [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} had ordered for [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , did [her]_{142-mrs. hale} so much good at first that not only [she]_{142-mrs. hale} [herself]_{142-mrs. hale} , but [Margaret]_123-margaret , began to hope that [he]_{253-dr. donaldson} might have been mistaken , and that [she]_123-margaret could recover permanently . As for [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , although [he]_{134-mr. hale} had never had an idea of the serious nature of [their]_{2270-a lot of prize mill - owners at thornton ’s} apprehensions , [he]_{134-mr. hale} triumphed over [their]_{2270-a lot of prize mill - owners at thornton ’s} fears with an evident relief , which proved how much [his]_{134-mr. hale} glimpse into the nature of [them]_{2270-a lot of prize mill - owners at thornton ’s} had affected [him]_{134-mr. hale} . [Only Dixon]_186-dixon croaked for ever into [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s ear . However , [Margaret]_123-margaret defied the raven , and would hope . [They]_{2270-a lot of prize mill - owners at thornton ’s} needed this gleam of brightness in - doors , for out - of - doors , even to [their]_{2270-a lot of prize mill - owners at thornton ’s} uninstructed eyes , there was a gloomy brooding appearance of discontent . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} had [[his]_{134-mr. hale} own acquaintances]_{6274-his own acquaintances} among [the working men]_{6275-the working men} , and was depressed with [their]_{6274-his own acquaintances} earnestly - told tales of suffering and long - endurance . [They]_{6274-his own acquaintances} would have scorned to speak of what [they]_{6274-his own acquaintances} had to bear to [any one who might , from [his]_{134-mr. hale} position , have understood it without [their]_{6274-his own acquaintances} words]_{6276-any one who might , from his position , have understood it without their words} . But here was [this man , from [a distant county]_{6278-a distant county} , who was perplexed by the workings of a system into the midst of which [he]_{134-mr. hale} was thrown , and each was eager to make [him]_{134-mr. hale} [a judge]_{6279-a judge} , and to bring witness of [his]_{134-mr. hale} own causes for irritation]_{6277-this man , from a distant county , who was perplexed by the workings of a system into the midst of which he was thrown , and each was eager to make him a judge , and to bring witness of his own causes for irritation} . Then [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} brought all [his]_{134-mr. hale} budget of grievances , and laid it before [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , for [him]_{134-mr. hale} , with [his]_{134-mr. hale} experience as [a master]_{5725-a master} , to arrange them , and explain [their]_{6274-his own acquaintances} origin ; which [he]_{134-mr. hale} always did , on sound economical principles ; showing that , as trade was conducted , there must always be a waxing and waning of commercial prosperity ; and that in the waning a certain number of [masters]_686-masters , as well as of [men]_806-men , must go down into ruin , and be no more seen among [the ranks of [the happy and prosperous]_{6284-the happy and prosperous}]_{6283-the ranks of the happy and prosperous} . [He]_{134-mr. hale} spoke as if this consequence were so entirely logical , that [neither employers]_{6285-neither employers} nor [employed]_{6286-employed} had any right to complain if it became [their]_{6274-his own acquaintances} fate : [the employer]_{1759-the employer} to turn aside from the race [he]_{1759-the employer} could no longer run , with a bitter sense of incompetency and failure — wounded in the struggle — trampled down by [[his]_{1759-the employer} fellows]_{6288-his fellows} in [their]_{6288-his fellows} haste to get rich — slighted where [he]_{1759-the employer} was once honoured — humbly asking for , instead of bestowing , employment with a lordly hand . Of course , speaking so of the fate that , as [a master]_{5725-a master} , might be [his]_{134-mr. hale} own in the fluctuations of commerce , [he]_{134-mr. hale} was not likely to have more sympathy with that of [the workmen , who were passed by in the swift merciless improvement or alteration]_{6290-the workmen , who were passed by in the swift merciless improvement or alteration} ; who would fain lie down and quietly die out of the world that needed [them]_{6290-the workmen , who were passed by in the swift merciless improvement or alteration} not , but felt as [they]_{6290-the workmen , who were passed by in the swift merciless improvement or alteration} could never rest in [their]_{6290-the workmen , who were passed by in the swift merciless improvement or alteration} graves for the clinging cries of [the beloved]_{6291-the beloved} and helpless [they]_{6290-the workmen , who were passed by in the swift merciless improvement or alteration} would leave behind ; who envied the power of the wild bird , that can feed [her]_6292-her young with [her]_6292-her very heart ’s blood . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s whole soul rose up against [him]_{134-mr. hale} while [he]_{134-mr. hale} reasoned in this way — as if commerce were everything and humanity nothing . [She]_123-margaret could hardly thank [him]_{134-mr. hale} for the individual kindness , which brought [him]_{134-mr. hale} that very evening to offer [her]_123-margaret — for the delicacy which made [him]_{134-mr. hale} understand that [he]_{134-mr. hale} must offer [her]_123-margaret privately — every convenience for illness that [his]_{134-mr. hale} own wealth or [[his]_{134-mr. hale} mother]_{5657-his mother} ’s foresight had caused [them]_6294-them to accumulate in [[their]_6294-them household]_{6295-their household} , and which , as [he]_{134-mr. hale} learnt from [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} , [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} might possibly require . [His]_{134-mr. hale} presence , after the way [he]_{134-mr. hale} had spoken — [his]_{134-mr. hale} bringing before [her]_123-margaret the doom , which [she]_123-margaret was vainly trying to persuade [herself]_123-margaret might yet be averted from [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} — all conspired to set [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s teeth on edge , as [she]_123-margaret looked at [him]_{134-mr. hale} , and listened to [him]_{134-mr. hale} . What business had [he]_{134-mr. hale} to be [the only person]_{2081-the only person} , except [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} and [Dixon]_186-dixon , admitted to the awful secret , which [she]_123-margaret held shut up in the most dark and sacred recess of [her]_123-margaret heart — not daring to look at it , unless [she]_123-margaret invoked heavenly strength to bear the sight — that , some day soon , [she]_123-margaret should cry aloud for [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} , and no answer would come out of the blank , dumb darkness ? Yet [he]_{134-mr. hale} knew all . [She]_123-margaret saw it in [his]_{134-mr. hale} pitying eyes . [She]_123-margaret heard it in [his]_{134-mr. hale} grave and tremulous voice . How reconcile those eyes , that voice , with the hard , reasoning , dry , merciless way in which [he]_{134-mr. hale} laid down axioms of trade , and serenely followed them out to their full consequences ? The discord jarred upon [her]_123-margaret inexpressibly . The more because of the gathering woe of which [she]_123-margaret heard from [Bessy]_204-bessy . To be sure , [Nicholas Higgins]_202-higgins , [the father]_{1357-the father} , spoke differently . [He]_202-higgins had been appointed [a committee - man]_{6300-a committee - man} , and said that [he]_202-higgins knew secrets of which [the exoteric]_{6301-the exoteric} knew nothing . [He]_202-higgins said this more expressly and particularly , on the very day before [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s dinner - party . When [Margaret]_123-margaret , going in to speak to [Bessy]_204-bessy , found [him]_{134-mr. hale} arguing the point with [Boucher]_262-boucher , [the neighbour of whom [she]_123-margaret had frequently heard mention , as by turns exciting [Higgins]_204-bessy ’s compassion]_{6302-the neighbour of whom she had frequently heard mention , as by turns exciting higgins ’s compassion} , as [an unskilful workman with [a large family]_{6304-a large family} depending upon [him]_{134-mr. hale} for support , and at other times enraging [[his]_{134-mr. hale} more energetic and sanguine neighbour]_{6305-his more energetic and sanguine neighbour}]_{6303-an unskilful workman with a large family depending upon him for support , and at other times enraging his more energetic and sanguine neighbour} by [his]_{134-mr. hale} want of what [the latter called spirit]_{6306-the latter called spirit} . It was very evident that [Higgins]_204-bessy was in a passion when [Margaret]_123-margaret entered . [Boucher]_262-boucher stood , with both hands on the rather high mantelpiece , swaying [himself]_262-boucher a little on the support which [his]_262-boucher arms , thus placed , gave [him]_262-boucher , and looking wildly into the fire , with a kind of despair that irritated [Higgins]_204-bessy , even while it went to [his]_{134-mr. hale} heart . [Bessy]_204-bessy was rocking [herself]_204-bessy violently backwards and forwards , as was [her]_204-bessy wo nt ( [Margaret]_123-margaret knew by this time ) when [she]_204-bessy was agitated . [[Her]_204-bessy sister]_{601-her sister} [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} was tying on [her]_{601-her sister} bonnet ( in great clumsy bows , as suited [her]_{601-her sister} great clumsy fingers ) , to go to [her]_204-bessy fustian - cutting , blubbering out loud the while , and evidently longing to be away from a scene that distressed [her]_204-bessy . [Margaret]_123-margaret came in upon this scene . [She]_123-margaret stood for a moment at the door — then , [her]_123-margaret finger on [her]_123-margaret lips , [she]_123-margaret stole to a seat on the squab near [Bessy]_204-bessy . [Nicholas]_202-higgins saw [her]_123-margaret come in , and greeted [her]_123-margaret with a gruff , but not unfriendly nod . [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} hurried out of [the house]_{460-the house} , catching [gladly]_6309-gladly at the open door , and crying aloud when [she]_123-margaret got away from [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s presence . It was only [John Boucher]_262-boucher that took no notice whatever [who came in and who went out]_{6311-who came in and who went out} . “_[0-i] It ’s no use , [Higgins]_202-higgins . [Hoo]_2275-hoo can not live long a ’ this’n . [Hoo]_203-hoo ’s just sinking away — not for want o ’ meat hersel’—but because hoo can not stand [th]_2276-th ’ sight o ’ [the little ones]_{2277-the little ones} clemming . Ay , clemming ! Five shilling a week may do well enough for [thee]_2278-thee , wi ’ but two mouths to fill , and one on ’em [a wench who can well earn [her]_{2279-a wench who can well earn her own meat} own meat]_{2279-a wench who can well earn her own meat} . But it ’s clemming to [us]_2280-us . An ’ [I]_0-i tell [thee]_2278-thee plain — if hoo dies , as [I]_0-i ’m ’ feard hoo will afore [we]_2280-us ’ve getten th ’ five per cent . , [I]_0-i ’ll fling the money back [i]_0-i ’ [th ’ master]_{2281-th ’ master} ’s face , and say , ‘ Be domned to [yo]_2278-thee ’ ; be domned to th ’ whole cruel world o ’ [yo]_2278-thee ’ ; that could na leave [me]_0-i [th ’ best wife that ever bore [childer]_2283-childer to [a man]_{940-a man}]_{2282-th ’ best wife that ever bore childer to a man} . An ’ look [thee]_2278-thee [lad]_2285-lad , [I]_0-i ’ll hate [thee]_2278-thee , and [th ’ whole pack o ’ th ’ Union]_{2286-th ’ whole pack o ’ th ’ union} . Ay , an ’ chase [yo]_2278-thee ’ through heaven wi ’ [my]_0-i hatred,—I will , [lad]_2285-lad ! [I]_0-i will,—if [yo’re]_2288-yo’re leading [me]_0-i astray [i]_0-i ’ this matter . [Thou]_2289-thou saidst , [Nicholas]_202-higgins , on Wednesday sennight — and it ’s now Tuesday [i]_0-i ’ th ’ second week — that afore a fortnight [we]_2290-our ’d [ha]_2291-ha ’ [the masters]_{1687-the masters} coming a - begging to [us]_2290-our to take back [our]_2290-our work , at [our]_2290-our own wage — and time ’s nearly up,—and there ’s [our]_2290-our lile [Jack]_292-jack lying a - bed , too weak to cry , but just every now and then sobbing up [his]_292-jack heart for want o ’ food,—our [lile Jack]_292-jack , [I]_0-i tell [thee]_2285-lad , [lad]_2285-lad ! [Hoo]_203-hoo ’s never looked up sin ’ [he]_292-jack were born , and hoo loves [him]_292-jack as if [he]_292-jack were [her]_203-hoo very life,—as [he]_292-jack is,—for [I]_0-i reckon [he]_292-jack ’ll ha ’ cost [me]_0-i that precious price,—our [lile Jack]_292-jack , who wakened [me]_0-i each morn wi ’ putting [his]_292-jack sweet little lips to [my]_0-i great rough fou ’ face , a - seeking a smooth place to kiss,—an ’ [he]_292-jack lies clemming . ” Here the deep sobs choked [the poor man]_{6312-the poor man} and [Nicholas]_202-higgins looked up , with eyes brimful of tears , to [Margaret]_123-margaret , before [he]_202-higgins could gain courage to speak . “_[292-jack] Hou’d up , [man]_633-man . [Thy]_2295-thy lile [Jack]_292-jack shall na ’ clem . [I]_0-i ha ’ gotten brass , and [we]_2296-we ’ll go buy the chap a sup o ’ milk an ’ a good four - pounder this very minute . What ’s mine ’s thine , sure enough , [i]_0-i ’ thou’st [i]_0-i ’ want . Only , [dunnot]_2297-dunnot lose heart , [man]_633-man ! ” continued [he]_0-i , as [he]_0-i fumbled in a tea - pot for what money [he]_0-i had . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i lay [yo]_2299-yo [my]_0-i heart and soul [we]_2296-we ’ll win for a ’ this : it ’s but bearing on one more week , and [yo]_2299-yo ’ just see th ’ way [th ’]_{2300-th ’} [masters]_686-masters ’ll come round , praying on [us]_2296-we to come back to [[our]_2296-we mills]_{2302-our mills} . An ’ [the Union]_{2303-the union} — that ’s to say , [I]_0-i — will take care yo’ve enough for [th ’ childer]_{2304-th ’ childer} and [th ’ missus]_{2305-th ’ missus} . So dunnot turn faint - heart , and go to [th ’ tyrants a - seeking work]_{2306-th ’ tyrants a - seeking work} . ” [The man]_{1353-the man} turned round at these words,—turned round a face so white , and gaunt , and tear - furrowed , and hopeless , that its very calm forced [Margaret]_123-margaret to weep . “_[2299-yo] [Yo]_2299-yo ’ know well , that [a worser tyrant than e’er th ’ masters]_{2307-a worser tyrant than e’er th ’ masters} were says , ‘ [Clem]_293-clem to death , and see [’em]_293-clem a ’ clem to death , ere [yo]_2299-yo ’ dare go again [th ’ Union]_{2038-th ’ union} . ’ [Yo]_2299-yo ’ know it well , [Nicholas]_202-higgins , for a ’ yo’re one on e’m . [Yo]_2299-yo ’ may be kind hearts , each separate ; but once banded together , yo’ve no more pity for [a man]_{940-a man} than a wild hunger - maddened wolf . ” [Nicholas]_202-higgins had [his]_202-higgins hand on the lock of the door — [he]_202-higgins stopped and turned round on [Boucher]_262-boucher , close following : “_[0-i] So help [me]_0-i [God]_174-god ! [man]_633-man alive — if [I]_0-i think not [I]_0-i ’m doing best for [thee]_174-god , and for all on [us]_2311-us . If [I]_0-i ’m going wrong when [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i ’m going right , it ’s [their]_2312-they sin , who ha ’ left [me]_0-i where [I]_0-i am , in [my]_0-i ignorance . [I]_0-i ha ’ thought till [my]_0-i brains ached,—Beli ’ [me]_0-i , [John]_262-boucher , [I]_0-i have . An ’ [I]_0-i say again , there ’s no help for [us]_2311-us but having faith [i]_0-i ’ th ’ [Union]_{294-the union} . [They]_2312-they ’ll win the day , see if [they]_2312-they dunnot ! ” Not one word had [Margaret]_123-margaret or [Bessy]_204-bessy spoken . [They]_2312-they had hardly uttered the sighing , that the eyes of [each]_1151-each called to [the other]_{6315-the other} to bring up from the depths of [her]_123-margaret heart . At last [Bessy]_204-bessy said , “_{[5264-father]} [I]_0-i never thought to hear [father]_5264-father call on [God]_174-god again . But [yo]_0-i ’ heard [him]_5264-father say , ‘ So help [me]_0-i [God]_174-god ! ’ ” “_{[5264-father]} Yes ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_{[5264-father]} Let [me]_0-i bring [you]_0-i what money [I]_0-i can spare,—let [me]_0-i bring [you]_0-i a little food for [[that poor man]_{2314-that poor man} ’s children]_{2315-that poor man ’s children} . Do n’t let [them]_{2315-that poor man ’s children} know it comes from [any one but [[your]_0-i father]_{5373-your father}]_{2316-any one but your father} . It will be but little . ” [Bessy]_204-bessy lay back without taking any notice of what [Margaret]_123-margaret said . [She]_204-bessy did not cry — [she]_204-bessy only quivered up [her]_204-bessy breath . “_[0-i] [My]_0-i heart ’s drained dry o ’ tears , ” [she]_204-bessy said . “_[0-i] [Boucher]_262-boucher ’s been in these days past , a telling [me]_0-i of [his]_262-boucher fears and [his]_262-boucher troubles . [He]_262-boucher ’s but [a weak kind of chap]_{2318-a weak kind of chap} , [I]_0-i know , but [he]_262-boucher ’s [a man]_{940-a man} for a ’ that ; and tho ’ [I]_0-i ’ve been angry , many a time afore now , wi ’ [him]_262-boucher an ’ [[his]_262-boucher wife]_{592-his wife} , as knew no more nor [him]_262-boucher how to manage , yet [yo]_2321-yo ’ see , [all folks]_{2322-all folks} is n’t wise , yet [God]_174-god lets [’em]_2323-’em live — ay , an ’ gives [’em]_2323-’em [some one to love]_{2324-some one to love} , and be loved by , just as good as [Solomon]_295-solomon . An ’ if sorrow comes to [them]_2325-they [they]_2325-they love , it hurts [’em]_2326-’em as sore as [e’er]_2327-e’er it did [Solomon]_295-solomon . [I]_0-i ca n’t make it out . Perhaps it ’s as well such a one as [Boucher]_262-boucher has [th ’ Union]_{2038-th ’ union} to see after [him]_262-boucher . But [I]_0-i ’d just like for to see [th ’ men]_{2235-th ’ men} as make [th ’ Union]_{2038-th ’ union} , and put [’em]_2326-’em one by one face to face wi ’ [Boucher]_262-boucher . [I]_0-i reckon , if [they]_2325-they heard [him]_262-boucher , the’d tell [him]_262-boucher ( if [I]_0-i cotched ’em one by one ) , [he]_262-boucher might go back and get what [he]_262-boucher could for [his]_262-boucher work , even if it were n’t so much as [they]_2325-they ordered . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret sat utterly silent . How was [she]_123-margaret ever to go away into comfort and forget [that man]_{5543-that man} ’s voice , with the tone of unutterable agony , telling more by far than [his]_{5543-that man} words of what [he]_{5543-that man} had to suffer ? [She]_123-margaret took out [her]_123-margaret purse ; [she]_123-margaret had not much in it of what [she]_123-margaret could call [her]_123-margaret own , but what [she]_123-margaret had [she]_123-margaret put into [Bessy]_204-bessy ’s hands without speaking . “_[2331-yo] Thank [yo]_2331-yo ’ . There ’s many on [’em]_2332-’em gets no more , and is not so bad off,—leastways does not show it as [he]_262-boucher does . But [father]_5264-father wo n’t let [’em]_2332-’em want , now [he]_5264-father knows . [Yo]_2331-yo ’ see , [Boucher]_262-boucher ’s been pulled down wi ’ [his]_262-boucher childer,—and [her]_2334-her being so cranky , and a ’ [they]_2335-we could pawn has gone this last twelvemonth . [Yo’re]_2331-yo not to think [we]_2335-we ’d ha ’ letten ’em clem , for all [we]_2335-we ’re a bit pressed [oursel]_2336-oursel ’ ; if [neighbours]_{5580-neighbours} does n’t see after [neighbours]_{5580-neighbours} , [I]_0-i dunno who will . ” [Bessy]_204-bessy seemed almost afraid lest [Margaret]_123-margaret should think [they]_{1687-the masters} had not the will , and , to a certain degree , the power of helping one whom [she]_123-margaret evidently regarded as having a claim upon [them]_{1687-the masters} . “_[0-i] Besides , ” [she]_123-margaret went on , “_[0-i] [father]_5264-father is sure and positive [the masters]_{1687-the masters} must give in within these next few days,—that [they]_{1687-the masters} canna hould on much longer . But [I]_0-i thank [yo]_2331-yo ’ all the same,—I thank [yo]_2331-yo ’ for [mysel]_2341-mysel ’ , as much as for [Boucher]_262-boucher , for it jus makes [my]_0-i heart warm to [yo]_2331-yo ’ more and more . ” [Bessy]_204-bessy seemed much quieter to - day , but fearfully languid and exhausted . As [she]_204-bessy finished speaking , [she]_204-bessy looked so faint and weary that [Margaret]_123-margaret became alarmed . “_[2331-yo] It ’s nout , ” said [Bessy]_204-bessy . “_[2331-yo] It ’s not death yet . [I]_0-i had a fearfu ’ night wi ’ dreams — or somewhat like dreams , for [I]_0-i were wide awake — and [I]_0-i ’m all in a swounding daze to - day,—only [yon poor chap]_{2342-yon poor chap} made [me]_0-i alive again . No ! it ’s not death yet , but death is not far off . Ay . Cover [me]_0-i up , and [I]_0-i ’ll may be sleep , if th ’ cough will let [me]_0-i . Good night — good afternoon , [m’appen]_{2343-m’appen} [I]_0-i should say — but th ’ light is dim an ’ misty to - day . ” CHAPTER XX . [MEN]_806-men AND [GENTLEMEN]_{5395-gentlemen} . “_{[2344-old and young]} [Old and young]_{2344-old and young} , [boy]_5655-boy , let [’em]_2346-’em all eat , [I]_0-i have it ; Let [’em]_2346-’em have ten tire of teeth a - piece , [I]_0-i care not . ” [ROLLO]_296-rollo , [DUKE OF [NORMANDY]_80-normandy]_{6319-duke of normandy} . [Margaret]_123-margaret went [home]_510-home so painfully occupied with what [she]_123-margaret had heard and seen that [she]_123-margaret hardly knew how to rouse [herself]_123-margaret up to the duties which awaited [her]_123-margaret ; the necessity for keeping up a constant flow of cheerful conversation for [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} , who , now that [she]_123-margaret was unable to go out , always looked to [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s return from the shortest walk as bringing in some news . “_[0-i] And can [[your]_5655-boy factory friend]_{2347-your factory friend} come on Thursday to see [you]_5655-boy dressed ? ” “_{[2347-your factory friend]} [She]_{2347-your factory friend} was so ill [I]_0-i never thought of asking [her]_{2347-your factory friend} , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , dolefully . “_[5155-dear] [Dear]_5155-dear ! [Everybody]_{2349-everybody} is ill now , [I]_0-i think , ” said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , with a little of the jealousy which [one invalid]_{6322-one invalid} is apt to feel of another . “_[0-i] But it must be very sad to be ill in one of [those little back streets]_{2350-those little back streets} . ” ( [Her]_{142-mrs. hale} kindly nature prevailing , and the old Helstone habits of thought returning . ) “_[5655-boy] It ’s bad enough here . What could [you]_5655-boy do for [her]_{2347-your factory friend} , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} has sent [me]_0-i some of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} old port wine since [you]_5655-boy went out . Would a bottle of that do [her]_{2347-your factory friend} good , think [you]_5655-boy ? ” “_[5139-mamma] No , [mamma]_5139-mamma ! [I]_0-i do n’t believe [they]_2352-they are very poor,—at least , [they]_2352-they do n’t speak as if [they]_2352-they were ; and , at any rate , [Bessy]_204-bessy ’s illness is consumption — [she]_204-bessy wo n’t want wine . Perhaps , [I]_0-i might take [her]_{2347-your factory friend} a little preserve , made of [our]_2353-our dear Helstone fruit . No ! there ’s [another family to whom [I]_0-i should like to give]_{2354-another family to whom i should like to give} — Oh mamma , [mamma]_5139-mamma ! how am [I]_0-i to dress up in [my]_0-i finery , and go off and away to smart parties , after the sorrow [I]_0-i ’ve seen to - day ? ” exclaimed [Margaret]_123-margaret , bursting the bounds [she]_123-margaret had preordained for [herself]_123-margaret before [she]_123-margaret came in , and telling [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} what [she]_123-margaret had seen and heard at [[Higgins]_204-bessy ’s cottage]_{6324-higgins ’s cottage} . It distressed [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} excessively . It made [her]_{142-mrs. hale} restlessly irritated till [she]_{142-mrs. hale} could do something . [She]_{142-mrs. hale} directed [Margaret]_123-margaret to pack up a basket in [the very drawing - room]_{6325-the very drawing - room} , to be sent [there]_457-there and then to [the family]_{1418-the family} ; and was almost angry with [her]_123-margaret for saying , that it would not signify if it did not go till morning , as [she]_123-margaret knew [Higgins]_204-bessy had provided for [their]_2356-their immediate wants , and [she]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret had left money with [Bessy]_204-bessy . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} called [her]_123-margaret unfeeling for saying this ; and never gave [herself]_{142-mrs. hale} breathing - time till the basket was sent out of [the house]_{460-the house} . Then [she]_{142-mrs. hale} said : “_{[179-mr. thornton]} After all , [we]_2356-their may have been doing wrong . It was only the last time [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was [here]_5144-here that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} said , those were [no true friends who helped to prolong the struggle]_{2358-no true friends who helped to prolong the struggle} by assisting the turn - outs . And [this Boucher - man]_{2359-this boucher - man} was a turn - out , was [he]_{2359-this boucher - man} not ? ” The question was referred to [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} by [[his]_{134-mr. hale} wife]_{592-his wife} , when [he]_{134-mr. hale} came [upstairs]_521-upstairs , fresh from giving a lesson to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , which had ended in conversation , as was [their]_2356-their wo nt . [Margaret]_123-margaret did not care if [their]_2356-their gifts had prolonged the strife ; [she]_123-margaret did not think far enough for that , in [her]_123-margaret present excited state . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} listened , and tried to be as calm as [a judge]_{6279-a judge} ; [he]_{134-mr. hale} recalled all that had seemed so clear not half - an - hour before , as it came out of [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s lips ; and then [he]_{134-mr. hale} made an unsatisfactory compromise . [[His]_{134-mr. hale} wife]_{592-his wife} and [daughter]_{5632-daughter} had not only done quite right in this instance , but [he]_{134-mr. hale} did not see for a moment how [they]_2356-their could have done otherwise . Nevertheless , as a general rule , it was very true what [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} said , that as the strike , if prolonged , must end in [the masters]_{1687-the masters} bringing hands from a distance ( if , indeed , the final result were not , as it had often been before , the invention of some machine which would diminish the need of hands at all ) , why , it was clear enough that the kindest thing was to refuse all help which might bolster [them]_2356-their up in [their]_2356-their folly . But as to [this Boucher]_{6335-this boucher} , [he]_{134-mr. hale} would go and see [him]_{6335-this boucher} the first thing in the morning , and try and find out what could be done for [him]_{6335-this boucher} . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} went the next morning , as [he]_{134-mr. hale} proposed . [He]_{134-mr. hale} did not find [Boucher]_262-boucher at [home]_510-home , but [he]_{134-mr. hale} had a long talk with [[his]_{134-mr. hale} wife]_{592-his wife} ; promised to ask for an Infirmary order for [her]_{592-his wife} ; and , seeing the plenty provided by [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , and somewhat lavishly used by [the children]_{682-the children} , who were [masters]_686-masters downstairs in [[their]_{682-the children} father]_{6340-their father} ’s absence , [he]_{134-mr. hale} came back with a more consoling and cheerful account than [Margaret]_123-margaret had dared to hope for ; indeed , what [she]_123-margaret had said the night before had prepared [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} for so much worse a state of things that , by a re - action of [his]_{134-mr. hale} imagination , [he]_{134-mr. hale} described all as better than it really was . “_{[2359-this boucher - man]} But [I]_0-i will go again , and see [the man]_{1353-the man} [himself]_{1353-the man} , ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “_{[1353-the man]} [I]_0-i hardly know as yet how to compare [one of [these houses]_{5490-these houses}]_{2361-one of these houses} with [[our]_2363-our Helstone cottages]_{2364-our helstone cottages} . [I]_0-i see furniture here which [[our]_2363-our labourers]_{2365-our labourers} would never have thought of buying , and food commonly used which [they]_{2365-our labourers} would consider luxuries ; yet for [these very families]_{2366-these very families} there seems no other resource now that [their]_{2366-these very families} weekly wages are stopped , but [the pawn - shop]_{2367-the pawn - shop} . [One]_5094-one had need to learn a different standard , up here in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . ” [Bessy]_204-bessy , too , was rather better this day . Still [she]_204-bessy was so weak that [she]_204-bessy seemed to have entirely forgotten [her]_204-bessy wish to see [Margaret]_123-margaret dressed — if , indeed , that had not been the feverish desire of a half delirious state . [Margaret]_123-margaret could not help comparing this strange dressing of [hers]_123-margaret , to go where [she]_123-margaret did not care to be — [her]_123-margaret heart heavy with various anxieties — with the old , merry , girlish toilettes that [she]_123-margaret and [Edith]_131-edith had performed scarcely more than a year ago . [Her]_123-margaret only pleasure now in decking [herself]_123-margaret out was in thinking that [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} would take delight in seeing [her]_123-margaret dressed . [She]_123-margaret blushed when [Dixon]_186-dixon , throwing the drawing - room door open , made an appeal for admiration . “_{[187-miss hale]} [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} looks well , ma’am,—doesn’t [she]_{187-miss hale} ? [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ’s coral could n’t have come in better . It just gives the right touch of colour , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am . Otherwise , [Miss Margaret]_123-margaret , [you]_5530-ma’am would have been too pale . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s black hair was too thick to be plaited ; it needed rather to be twisted round and round , and have its fine silkiness compressed into massive coils , that encircled [her]_123-margaret head like a crown , and then were gathered into a large spiral knot behind . [She]_123-margaret kept its weight together by two large coral pins , like small arrows for length . [Her]_123-margaret white silk sleeves were looped up with strings of the same material , and on [her]_123-margaret neck , just below the base of [her]_123-margaret curved and milk - white throat , there lay heavy coral beads . “_{[123-margaret]} Oh , [Margaret]_123-margaret ! how [I]_0-i should like to be going with [you]_123-margaret to one of the old Barrington assemblies,—taking [you]_123-margaret as [Lady Beresford]_{156-lady beresford} used to take [me]_0-i . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret kissed [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} for this little burst of maternal vanity ; but [she]_123-margaret could hardly smile at it , [she]_123-margaret felt so much out of spirits . “_{[156-lady beresford]} [I]_0-i would rather stay at [home]_510-home with [you,—much]_{2371-you,—much} rather , [mamma]_5139-mamma . ” “_[5139-mamma] Nonsense , [darling]_5365-darling ! Be sure [you]_123-margaret notice the dinner well . [I]_0-i shall like to hear how [they]_2374-they manage these things in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . Particularly the second course , [dear]_5155-dear . Look what [they]_2374-they have instead of game . ” [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} would have been more than interested,—she would have been astonished , if [she]_{469-her mother} had seen the sumptuousness of the dinner - table and [its]_6344-its appointments . [Margaret]_123-margaret , with [her]_123-margaret London cultivated taste , felt the number of delicacies to be oppressive ; one half of the quantity would have been enough , and the effect tighter and more elegant . But it was one of [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s rigorous laws of hospitality , that of [each separate dainty enough]_{6345-each separate dainty enough} should be provided for [all the guests]_{6346-all the guests} to partake , if [they]_{6346-all the guests} felt inclined . Careless to abstemiousness in [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} daily habits , it was part of [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} pride to set a feast before such of [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} guests]_{6347-her guests} as cared for it . [[Her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} shared this feeling . [He]_{1400-her son} had never known — though [he]_{1400-her son} might have imagined , and had the capability to relish — any kind of society but that which depended on an exchange of superb meals : and even now , though [he]_{1400-her son} was denying [himself]_{1400-her son} the personal expenditure of an unnecessary sixpence , and had more than once regretted that the invitations for this dinner had been sent out , still , as it was to be , [he]_{1400-her son} was glad to see the old magnificence of preparation . [Margaret]_123-margaret and [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} were the first to arrive . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was anxiously punctual to the time specified . There was [no one]_{535-no one} [upstairs]_521-upstairs in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} but [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} and [Fanny]_218-fanny . Every cover was taken off , and [the apartment]_{6353-the apartment} blazed forth in yellow silk damask and a brilliantly flowered carpet . [Every corner]_{6354-every corner} seemed filled up with ornament , until it became a weariness to the eye , and presented a strange contrast to the bald ugliness of the look - out into [the great mill - yard]_{6355-the great mill - yard} , where wide folding gates were thrown open for the admission of carriages . [The mill]_{1250-the mill} loomed high on the left - hand side of the windows , casting a shadow down from [its]_{1250-the mill} many stories , which darkened the summer evening before its time . “_[0-i] [[My]_0-i son]_{5653-my son} was engaged up to the last moment on business . [He]_{5653-my son} will be [here]_5144-here directly , [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . May [I]_0-i beg [you]_{134-mr. hale} to take a seat ? ” [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was standing at one of the windows as [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} spoke . [He]_{134-mr. hale} turned away , saying , “_[0-i] Do n’t [you]_0-i find such close neighbourhood to [the mill]_{1250-the mill} rather unpleasant at times ? ” [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} drew [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton} up : “_[0-i] Never . [I]_0-i am not become so fine as to desire to forget the source of [[my]_0-i son]_{5653-my son} ’s wealth and power . Besides , there is [not such another factory in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{2380-not such another factory in milton} . [One room]_{2381-one room} alone is two hundred and twenty square yards . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i meant that the smoke and the noise — the constant going out and coming in of [the workpeople]_{1738-the workpeople} , might be annoying ! ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i agree with [you]_{134-mr. hale} , [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ! ” said [Fanny]_218-fanny . “_{[134-mr. hale]} There is a continual smell of steam and oily machinery — and the noise is perfectly deafening . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have heard noise that was called music far more deafening . [The engine - room]_{2383-the engine - room} is at [the street - end of [the factory]_{6123-the factory}]_{2384-the street - end of the factory} ; [we]_2386-we hardly hear it , except in summer weather , when all the windows are open ; and as for the continual murmur of [the workpeople]_{1738-the workpeople} , it disturbs [me]_0-i no more than the humming of a hive of bees . If [I]_0-i think of it at all , [I]_0-i connect it with [[my]_0-i son]_{5653-my son} , and feel how all belongs to [him]_{5653-my son} , and that [his]_{5653-my son} is the head that directs it . Just now , there are no sounds to come from [the mill]_{1250-the mill} ; the hands have been ungrateful enough to turn out , as perhaps [you]_2390-her have heard . But the very business ( of which [I]_0-i spoke when [you]_2390-her entered ) , had reference to the steps [he]_{5653-my son} is going to take to make [them]_{1738-the workpeople} learn [their]_{1738-the workpeople} place . ” The expression on [her]_2390-her face , always stern , deepened into dark anger , as [she]_2390-her said this . Nor did it clear away when [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} entered [the room]_{567-the room} ; for [she]_2390-her saw in an instant , the weight of care and anxiety which [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could not shake off , although [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} guests]_{6358-his guests} received from [him]_{179-mr. thornton} a greeting that appeared both cheerful and cordial . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} shook hands with [Margaret]_123-margaret . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} knew it was the first time [their]_6359-their hands had met , though [she]_2390-her was perfectly unconscious of the fact . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} inquired after [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , and heard [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s sanguine , hopeful account ; and , glancing to [Margaret]_123-margaret , to understand how far [she]_2390-her agreed with [[her]_2390-her father]_{444-her father} , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} saw that no dissenting shadow crossed [her]_2390-her face . And as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} looked with this intention , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was struck anew with [her]_2390-her great beauty . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had never seen [her]_2390-her in such dress before ; and yet now it appeared that such elegance of attire was so befitting [her]_2390-her noble figure and lofty serenity of countenance that [she]_2390-her ought to go always thus apparelled . [She]_2390-her was talking to [Fanny]_218-fanny ; about what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could not hear ; but [he]_{179-mr. thornton} saw [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} sister]_{547-his sister} ’s restless way of continually arranging some part of [her]_2390-her gown , [her]_2390-her wandering eyes , now glancing here , now there , but without any purpose in [her]_2390-her observation ; and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} contrasted them uneasily with the large soft eyes that looked forth steadily at one object , as if from out [their]_6362-their light beamed some gentle influence of repose : the curving lines of the red lips , just parted in the interest of listening to what [[her]_2390-her companion]_{439-her companion} said — the head a little bent forwards , so as to make a long sweeping line from the summit , where the light caught on the glossy raven hair , to the smooth ivory tip of the shoulder ; the round white arms , and taper hands , laid lightly across each other , but perfectly motionless in [their]_6362-their pretty attitude . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} sighed as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} took in all this with one of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} sudden comprehensive glances . And then [he]_{179-mr. thornton} turned [his]_{179-mr. thornton} back to [the young ladies]_{6364-the young ladies} , and threw [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} , with an effort , but with all [his]_{179-mr. thornton} heart and soul , into a conversation with [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . [More people]_{6365-more people} came — more and more . [Fanny]_218-fanny left [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s side and helped [[her]_218-fanny mother]_{469-her mother} to receive [[her]_218-fanny guests]_{6347-her guests} . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} felt that in this influx [no one]_{535-no one} was speaking to [Margaret]_123-margaret , and was restless under this apparent neglect . But [he]_{179-mr. thornton} never went near [her]_123-margaret [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} did not look at [her]_123-margaret . Only , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} knew what [she]_123-margaret was doing — or not doing — better than [he]_{179-mr. thornton} knew the movements of [any one else in the room]_{6369-any one else in the room} . [Margaret]_123-margaret was so unconscious of [herself]_123-margaret , and so much amused by watching [other people]_{5786-other people} , that [she]_123-margaret never thought whether [she]_123-margaret was left unnoticed or not . [Somebody]_{1081-somebody} took [her]_123-margaret down to dinner ; [she]_123-margaret did not catch the name ; nor did [he]_{1081-somebody} seem much inclined to talk to [her]_123-margaret . There was a very animated conversation going on among [the gentlemen]_{473-the gentlemen} ; [the ladies]_{542-the ladies} , for the most part , were silent , employing [themselves]_{542-the ladies} in taking notes of the dinner and criticising [each other]_{751-each other} ’s dresses . [Margaret]_123-margaret caught the clue to the general conversation , grew interested and listened attentively . [Mr. Horsfall]_{276-mr. horsfall} , [the stranger , whose visit to [the town]_{1126-the town} was the original germ of [the party]_{6377-the party}]_{6375-the stranger , whose visit to the town was the original germ of the party} , was asking questions relative to the trade and manufactures of [the place]_{657-the place} ; and [the rest of [the gentlemen]_{473-the gentlemen}]_{6379-the rest of the gentlemen} — all [Milton men]_{1643-milton men} — were giving [him]_{1081-somebody} answers and explanations . Some dispute arose , which was warmly contested ; it was referred to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , who had hardly spoken before ; but who now gave an opinion , the grounds of which were so clearly stated that [even the opponents]_{6382-even the opponents} yielded . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s attention was thus called to [[her]_123-margaret host]_{6383-her host} ; [his]_{1081-somebody} whole manner , as [master of [the house]_{460-the house}]_{6384-master of the house} , and [entertainer of [[his]_{1081-somebody} friends]_{1680-his friends}]_{6386-entertainer of his friends} , was so straightforward , yet simple and modest , as to be thoroughly dignified . [Margaret]_123-margaret thought [she]_123-margaret had never seen [him]_{1081-somebody} to so much advantage . When [he]_{1081-somebody} had come to [[their]_6388-their house]_{6389-their house} , there had been always something , either of over - eagerness or of that kind of vexed annoyance which seemed ready to pre - suppose that [he]_{1081-somebody} was unjustly judged , and yet felt too proud to try and make [himself]_{1081-somebody} better understood . But now , among [[his]_{1081-somebody} fellows]_{6288-his fellows} , there was no uncertainty as to [his]_{1081-somebody} position . [He]_{1081-somebody} was regarded by [them]_{6288-his fellows} as [a man of great force of character]_{6391-a man of great force of character} ; of power in many ways . There was no need to struggle for [their]_{6288-his fellows} respect . [He]_{1081-somebody} had it , and [he]_{1081-somebody} knew it ; and the security of this gave a fine grand quietness to [his]_{1081-somebody} voice and ways , which [Margaret]_123-margaret had missed before . [He]_{1081-somebody} was not in the habit of talking to [ladies]_5093-ladies ; and what [he]_{1081-somebody} did say was a little formal . To [Margaret]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret [he]_{1081-somebody} hardly spoke at all . [She]_123-margaret was surprised to think how much [she]_123-margaret enjoyed this dinner . [She]_123-margaret knew enough now to understand many local interests — nay , even some of the technical words employed by [the eager millowners]_{6393-the eager millowners} . [She]_123-margaret silently took a very decided part in the question [they]_{6288-his fellows} were discussing . At any rate , [they]_{6288-his fellows} talked in desperate earnest,—not in the used - up style that wearied [her]_123-margaret so in the old [London]_6-london parties . [She]_123-margaret wondered that , with all this dwelling on the manufacturers and trade of [the place]_{657-the place} , no allusion was made to the strike then pending . [She]_123-margaret did not yet know how coolly such things were taken by [the masters]_{1687-the masters} , as having only one possible end . To be sure , [the men]_{5458-the men} were cutting [their]_{5458-the men} own throats , as [they]_{5458-the men} had done many a time before ; but if [they]_{5458-the men} would be [fools]_2005-fools , and put [themselves]_{5458-the men} into the hands of [a rascally set of paid delegates]_{6398-a rascally set of paid delegates} , [they]_{5458-the men} must take the consequence . [One or two]_{6399-one or two} thought [Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} looked out of spirits ; and , of course , [he]_{6399-one or two} must lose by this turn - out . But it was an accident that might happen to [themselves]_{6288-his fellows} any day ; and [Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} was as good to manage a strike as [any one]_{483-any one} ; for [he]_{6399-one or two} was as iron [a chap]_{6401-a chap} as any in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . The hands had mistaken [[their]_{6288-his fellows} man]_{6402-their man} in trying that dodge on [him]_{6399-one or two} . And [they]_{6288-his fellows} chuckled inwardly at the idea of [the workmen]_{1325-the workmen} ’s discomfiture and defeat , in [their]_{6288-his fellows} attempt to alter one iota of what [Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} had decreed . It was rather dull for [Margaret]_123-margaret after dinner . [She]_123-margaret was glad when [the gentlemen]_{473-the gentlemen} came , not merely because [she]_123-margaret caught [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s eye to brighten [her]_123-margaret sleepiness up ; but because [she]_123-margaret could listen to something larger and grander than the petty interests which [the ladies]_{542-the ladies} had been talking about . [She]_123-margaret liked the exultation in the sense of power which [these Milton men]_{6407-these milton men} had . It might be rather rampant in its display , and savour of boasting ; but still [they]_{6407-these milton men} seemed to defy the old limits of possibility , in a kind of fine intoxication , caused by the recollection of what had been achieved , and what yet should be . If in [her]_123-margaret cooler moments [she]_123-margaret might not approve of the spirit in all things , still there was much to admire in [their]_{6407-these milton men} forgetfulness of [themselves]_{6407-these milton men} and the present , in [their]_{6407-these milton men} anticipated triumphs over all inanimate matter at some future time which none of [them]_{6407-these milton men} would live to see . [She]_123-margaret was rather startled when [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} spoke to [her]_123-margaret close at [her]_123-margaret elbow : “_[0-i] [I]_0-i could see [you]_2391-you were on [our]_2392-our side in [our]_2392-our discussion at dinner,—were [you]_2391-you not , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ? ” “_[2391-you] Certainly . But then [I]_0-i know so little about it . [I]_0-i was surprised , however , to find from what [Mr. Horsfall]_{276-mr. horsfall} said , that there were [others who thought in so diametrically opposite a manner]_{2393-others who thought in so diametrically opposite a manner} , as [the Mr. Morison]_{297-the mr. morison} [he]_{276-mr. horsfall} spoke about . [He]_{276-mr. horsfall} can not be [a gentleman]_{5318-a gentleman} — is [he]_{276-mr. horsfall} ? ” “_{[276-mr. horsfall]} [I]_0-i am not quite [the person to decide on another ’s gentlemanliness]_{2395-the person to decide on another ’s gentlemanliness} , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . [I]_0-i mean , [I]_0-i do n’t quite understand [your]_2391-you application of the word . But [I]_0-i should say that [this Morison]_{297-the mr. morison} is [no true man]_{2396-no true man} . [I]_0-i do n’t know who [he]_{297-the mr. morison} is ; [I]_0-i merely judge [him]_{297-the mr. morison} from [Mr. Horsfall]_{276-mr. horsfall} ’s account . ” “_{[6058-gentleman]} [I]_0-i suspect [my]_0-i ‘ [gentleman]_{6058-gentleman} ’ includes [[your]_2391-you ‘ [true man]_{2399-true man}]_{2398-your ‘ true man} . ’ ” “_{[2399-true man]} And a great deal more , [you]_2391-you would imply . [I]_0-i differ from [you]_2391-you . [A man]_{940-a man} is to [me]_0-i a higher and a completer being than [a gentleman]_{5318-a gentleman} . ” “_{[940-a man]} What do [you]_2391-you mean ? ” asked [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[2391-you] [We]_2402-we must understand the words differently . ” “_[2391-you] [I]_0-i take it that ‘ [gentleman]_{6058-gentleman} ’ is a term that only describes [a person]_{2404-a person} in [his]_{2404-a person} relation to [others]_715-others ; but when [we]_2402-we speak of [him]_{2404-a person} as ‘ [a man]_{940-a man} , ’ [we]_2402-we consider [him]_{2404-a person} not merely with regard to [[his]_{2404-a person} fellow - men]_{2407-his fellow - men} , but in relation to [himself,—to]_{2408-himself,—to} life — to time — to eternity . [A cast - away lonely]_{2409-a cast - away lonely} as [Robinson Crusoe]_{298-robinson crusoe} — [a prisoner immured in a dungeon for life]_{2410-a prisoner immured in a dungeon for life} — nay , even [a saint in [Patmos]_81-patmos]_{2411-a saint in patmos} , has [his]_{2411-a saint in patmos} endurance , [his]_{2411-a saint in patmos} strength , [his]_{2411-a saint in patmos} faith , best described by being spoken of as ‘ [a man]_{940-a man} . ’ [I]_0-i am rather weary of this word ‘ gentlemanly , ’ which seems to [me]_0-i to be often inappropriately used , and often , too , with such exaggerated distortion of meaning , while the full simplicity of the noun ‘ [man]_633-man , ’ and the adjective ‘ manly ’ are acknowledged — that [I]_0-i am induced to class it with the ca nt of the day . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret thought a moment — but before [she]_123-margaret could speak [her]_123-margaret slow conviction , [he]_{2404-a person} was called away by some of [the eager manufacturers]_{6408-the eager manufacturers} , whose speeches [she]_123-margaret could not hear , though [she]_123-margaret could guess at [their]_{6408-the eager manufacturers} import by the short clear answers [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} gave , which came steady and firm as the boom of a distant minute gun . [They]_{6408-the eager manufacturers} were evidently talking of the turn - out , and suggesting what course had best be pursued . [She]_123-margaret heard [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} say : “_[0-i] That has been done . ” Then came a hurried murmur , in which [two or three joined]_{6409-two or three joined} . “_[0-i] All those arrangements have been made . ” Some doubts were implied , some difficulties named by [Mr. Slickson]_{299-mr. slickson} , who took hold of [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s arm , the better to impress [his]_{299-mr. slickson} words . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} moved slightly away , lifted [his]_{179-mr. thornton} eyebrows a very little , and then replied : “_[0-i] [I]_0-i take the risk . [You]_0-i need not join in it unless [you]_0-i choose . ” Still some more fears were urged . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m not afraid of anything so dastardly as incendiarism . [We]_2414-we are [open enemies]_{2415-open enemies} ; and [I]_0-i can protect [myself]_0-i from any violence that [I]_0-i apprehend . And [I]_0-i will assuredly protect [all others who come to [me]_0-i for work]_{2416-all others who come to me for work} . [They]_{2416-all others who come to me for work} know [my]_0-i determination by this time , as well and as fully as [you]_0-i do . ” [Mr. Horsfall]_{276-mr. horsfall} took [him]_0-i a little on one side , as [Margaret]_123-margaret conjectured , to ask [him]_0-i some other question about the strike ; but , in truth , it was to inquire who [she]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret was — so quiet , so stately , and so beautiful . “_{[2417-a milton lady]} [A Milton lady]_{2417-a milton lady} ? ” asked [he]_0-i , as the name was given . “_{[2417-a milton lady]} No ! from [the south of [England]_9-england]_{1094-the south of england} — [Hampshire]_40-hampshire , [I]_0-i believe , ” was the cold , indifferent answer . [Mrs. Slickson]_263-slickson was catechising [Fanny]_218-fanny on the same subject . “_[0-i] Who is [that fine distinguished - looking girl]_{2419-that fine distinguished - looking girl} ? [a sister of [Mr. Horsfall]_{276-mr. horsfall} ’s]_{2420-a sister of mr. horsfall ’s} ? ” “_{[276-mr. horsfall]} Oh dear , no ! That is [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , [[her]_{2419-that fine distinguished - looking girl} father]_{444-her father} , talking now to [Mr. Stephens]_{300-mr. stephens} . [He]_{134-mr. hale} gives lessons ; that is to say , [he]_{134-mr. hale} reads with [young men]_{5628-young men} . [[My]_0-i brother]_{2423-my brother} [John]_262-boucher goes to [him]_{134-mr. hale} twice a week , and so [he]_{134-mr. hale} begged [mamma]_5139-mamma to ask [them]_2425-them here , in hopes of getting [him]_{134-mr. hale} known . [I]_0-i believe [we]_2426-we have some of [their]_2425-them prospectuses , if [you]_5139-mamma would like to have one . ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ! Does [he]_{179-mr. thornton} really find time to read with [a tutor]_{2427-a tutor} , in the midst of all [his]_{179-mr. thornton} business,—and this abominable strike in hand as well ? ” [Fanny]_218-fanny was not sure , from [Mrs. Slickson]_263-slickson ’s manner , whether [she]_218-fanny ought to be proud or ashamed of [[her]_218-fanny brother]_{1589-her brother} ’s conduct ; and , like [all people who try and take [other people]_{5786-other people} ’s “_{[2429-none the smile that is not sister to a tear]} ought ” for the rule of [their]_{6411-all people who try and take other people ’s “ ought ” for the rule of their feelings} feelings]_{6411-all people who try and take other people ’s “ ought ” for the rule of their feelings} , [she]_218-fanny was inclined to blush for any singularity of action . [Her]_218-fanny shame was interrupted by the dispersion of [the guests]_{6413-the guests} . CHAPTER XXI . THE DARK NIGHT . “_{[2429-none the smile that is not sister to a tear]} On [earth]_5188-earth is known to [none The smile that is not sister to a tear]_{2429-none the smile that is not sister to a tear} . ” [ELLIOTT]_301-elliott . [Margaret]_123-margaret and [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} walked [home]_510-home . The night was fine , [the streets]_{1065-the streets} clean , and with [her]_123-margaret pretty white silk , like [Leezie Lindsay]_{302-leezie lindsay} ’s gown o ’ green satin , in the ballad , “_[2430-her] kilted up to [her]_2430-her knee , ” [she]_123-margaret was off with [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} — ready to dance along with the excitement of the cool , fresh night air . “_[2430-her] [I]_0-i rather think [Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} is not quite easy in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} mind about this strike . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} seemed very anxious to - night . ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} [I]_0-i should wonder if [he]_{179-mr. thornton} were not . But [he]_{179-mr. thornton} spoke with [his]_{179-mr. thornton} usual coolness to [the others]_{2189-the others} , when [they]_{2189-the others} suggested different things , just before [we]_2432-we came away . ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} So [he]_{179-mr. thornton} did after dinner as well . It would take a good deal to stir [him]_{179-mr. thornton} from [his]_{179-mr. thornton} cool manner of speaking ; but [his]_{179-mr. thornton} face strikes [me]_0-i as anxious . ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} [I]_0-i should be , if [I]_0-i were [he]_{179-mr. thornton} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} must know of the growing anger and hardly smothered hatred of [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} workpeople]_{2433-his workpeople} , who all looked upon [him]_{179-mr. thornton} as what [the Bible]_{5950-the bible} calls [a ‘ hard man,’—not]_{2435-a ‘ hard man,’—not} so much unjust as unfeeling ; clear in judgment , standing upon [his]_{179-mr. thornton} ‘ rights ’ as [no human being]_{2436-no human being} ought to stand , considering what [we]_2432-we and all [our]_2432-we petty rights are in the sight of [the Almighty]_{2437-the almighty} . [I]_0-i am glad [you]_2438-you think [he]_{179-mr. thornton} looks anxious . When [I]_0-i remember [Boucher]_262-boucher ’s half mad words and ways , [I]_0-i can not bear to think how coolly [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} spoke . ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} In the first place , [I]_0-i am not so convinced as [you]_2438-you are about [that man]_{5543-that man} [Boucher]_262-boucher ’s utter distress ; for the moment , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was badly off , [I]_0-i do n’t doubt . But there is always a mysterious supply of money from [these Unions]_{2440-these unions} ; and , from what [you]_2438-you said , it was evident [the man]_{1353-the man} was of a passionate , demonstrative nature , and gave strong expression to all [he]_{1353-the man} felt . ” “_[528-papa] Oh , [papa]_528-papa ! ” “_[528-papa] Well ! [I]_0-i only want [you]_2438-you to do justice to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , who is , [I]_0-i suspect , of an exactly opposite nature — [a man who is far too proud to show [his]_{179-mr. thornton} feelings]_{2443-a man who is far too proud to show his feelings} . Just the character [I]_0-i should have thought beforehand , [you]_2438-you would have admired , [Margaret]_123-margaret . ” “_{[123-margaret]} So [I]_0-i do — so [I]_0-i should ; but [I]_0-i do n’t feel quite so sure as [you]_2438-you do of the existence of those feelings . [He]_{1353-the man} is [a man of great strength of character]_{2444-a man of great strength of character} — of unusual intellect , considering the few advantages [he]_{1353-the man} has had . ” “_{[2444-a man of great strength of character]} Not so few . [He]_{1353-the man} has led a practical life from a very early age , has been called upon to exercise judgment and self - control . All that developes one part of the intellect . To be sure , [he]_{1353-the man} needs some of the knowledge of the past , which gives the truest basis for conjecture as to the future ; but [he]_{1353-the man} knows this need — [he]_{1353-the man} perceives it , and that is something . [You]_2438-you are quite prejudiced against [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [Margaret]_123-margaret . ” “_{[123-margaret]} [He]_{1353-the man} is the first specimen of [a manufacturer]_{1844-a manufacturer} — of [a person engaged in trade]_{2446-a person engaged in trade} — that [I]_0-i had ever the opportunity of studying , [papa]_528-papa . [He]_{1353-the man} is [my]_0-i first olive : let [me]_0-i make a face while [I]_0-i swallow it . [I]_0-i know [he]_{1353-the man} is good of [his]_{1353-the man} kind , and by and by [I]_0-i shall like the kind . [I]_0-i rather think [I]_0-i am already beginning to do so . [I]_0-i was very much interested by what [the gentlemen]_{473-the gentlemen} were talking about , although [I]_0-i did not understand half of it . [I]_0-i was quite sorry when [Miss Thornton]_{232-miss thornton} came to take [me]_0-i to the other end of [the room]_{567-the room} , saying [she]_{232-miss thornton} was sure [I]_0-i should be uncomfortable at being [the only lady among [so many gentlemen]_{2451-so many gentlemen}]_{2450-the only lady among so many gentlemen} . [I]_0-i had never thought about it , [I]_0-i was so busy listening ; and [the ladies]_{542-the ladies} were so dull , [papa]_528-papa — oh , so dull ! Yet [I]_0-i think it was clever too . It reminded [me]_0-i of [our]_2454-our old game of having each so many nouns to introduce into a sentence . ” “_[528-papa] What do [you]_528-papa mean , [child]_635-child ? ” asked [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “_{[473-the gentlemen]} Why , [they]_{473-the gentlemen} took nouns that were signs of things which gave evidence of [wealth,—housekeepers]_{2456-wealth,—housekeepers} , [under - gardeners]_{2457-under - gardeners} , extent of glass , valuable lace , diamonds , and all such things ; and [each one]_{2458-each one} formed [her]_{232-miss thornton} speech so as to bring them all in , in the prettiest accidental manner possible . ” “_{[232-miss thornton]} [You]_528-papa will be as proud of [[your]_528-papa one servant]_{2459-your one servant} when [you]_528-papa get [her]_{2459-your one servant} , if all is true about [her]_{2459-your one servant} that [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} says . ” “_{[216-mrs. thornton]} To be sure , [I]_0-i shall . [I]_0-i felt like [a great hypocrite]_{2460-a great hypocrite} to - night , sitting there in [my]_0-i white silk gown , with [my]_0-i idle hands before [me]_0-i , when [I]_0-i remembered all the good , thorough , house - work [they]_{473-the gentlemen} had done to - day . [They]_{473-the gentlemen} took [me]_0-i for [a fine lady]_{2143-a fine lady} , [I]_0-i ’m sure . ” “_{[473-the gentlemen]} Even [I]_0-i was mistaken enough to think [you]_{2459-your one servant} looked like [a lady]_{5171-a lady} , [[my]_0-i dear]_{5418-my dear} , ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , quietly smiling . But smiles were changed to white and trembling looks when [they]_{473-the gentlemen} saw [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s face , as [she]_186-dixon opened the door . “_{[2459-your one servant]} Oh , master!—Oh , [Miss Margaret]_123-margaret ! Thank God [you]_{2459-your one servant} are come ! [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} is here . [The servant next door]_{2464-the servant next door} went for [him]_{253-dr. donaldson} , for [the charwoman]_{2465-the charwoman} is gone [home]_510-home . [She]_{2465-the charwoman} ’s better now ; but , oh sir ! [I]_0-i thought [she]_{2465-the charwoman} ’d have died an hour ago . ” [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} caught [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s arm to steady [himself]_{134-mr. hale} from falling . [He]_{134-mr. hale} looked at [her]_123-margaret face , and saw an expression upon it of surprise and extremest sorrow , but not the agony of terror that contracted [his]_{134-mr. hale} own unprepared heart . [She]_123-margaret knew more than [he]_{134-mr. hale} did , and yet [she]_123-margaret listened with that hopeless expression of awed apprehension . “_{[2465-the charwoman]} Oh ! [I]_0-i should not have left [her]_{2465-the charwoman} — [wicked daughter that [I]_0-i am]_{2467-wicked daughter that i am} ! ” moaned forth [Margaret]_123-margaret , as [she]_123-margaret supported [[her]_123-margaret trembling father]_{6418-her trembling father} ’s hasty steps [upstairs]_521-upstairs . [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} met [them]_6420-them on [the landing]_{6421-the landing} . “_{[2465-the charwoman]} [She]_{2465-the charwoman} is better now , ” [he]_{253-dr. donaldson} whispered . “_{[2465-the charwoman]} The opiate has taken effect . The spasms were very bad : no wonder [they]_2468-they frightened [[your]_0-i maid]_{2469-your maid} ; but [she]_{2465-the charwoman} ’ll rally this time . ” “_{[2465-the charwoman]} This time ! Let [me]_0-i go to [her]_{2465-the charwoman} ! ” Half an hour ago [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was [a middle - aged man]_{6422-a middle - aged man} ; now [his]_{134-mr. hale} sight was dim , [his]_{134-mr. hale} senses wavering , [his]_{134-mr. hale} walk tottering , as if [he]_{134-mr. hale} were seventy years of age . [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} took [his]_{134-mr. hale} arm , and led [him]_{134-mr. hale} into [the bedroom]_{6177-the bedroom} . [Margaret]_123-margaret followed close . There lay [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} , with an unmistakeable look on [her]_{469-her mother} face . [She]_{469-her mother} might be better now ; [she]_{469-her mother} was sleeping , but [Death]_{257-the shadow of death} had signed [her]_{469-her mother} for [his]_{257-the shadow of death} own , and it was clear that ere long [he]_{257-the shadow of death} would return to take possession . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} looked at [her]_{469-her mother} for some time without a word . Then [he]_{134-mr. hale} began to shake all over , and , turning away from [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} ’s anxious care , [he]_{134-mr. hale} groped to find the door ; [he]_{134-mr. hale} could not see it , although several candles , brought in the sudden affright , were burning and flaring there . [He]_{134-mr. hale} staggered into [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} , and felt about for a chair . [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} wheeled one to [him]_{134-mr. hale} , and placed [him]_{134-mr. hale} in it . [He]_{253-dr. donaldson} felt [his]_{134-mr. hale} pulse . “_[2470-him] Speak to [him]_2470-him , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . [We]_2471-we must rouse [him]_2470-him . ” “_[139-papa] [Papa]_139-papa ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , with a crying voice that was wild with pain . “_[139-papa] [Papa]_139-papa ! Speak to [me]_0-i ! ” The speculation came again into [his]_{134-mr. hale} eyes , and [he]_{134-mr. hale} made a great effort . “_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret , did [you]_123-margaret know of this ? Oh , it was cruel of [you]_123-margaret ! ” “_{[123-margaret]} No , [sir]_5140-sir , it was not cruel ! ” replied [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} , with quick decision . “_{[187-miss hale]} [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} acted under [my]_0-i directions . There may have been a mistake , but it was not cruel . [[Your]_5140-sir wife]_{2473-your wife} will be a different creature to - morrow , [I]_0-i trust . [She]_{2473-your wife} has had spasms , as [I]_0-i anticipated , though [I]_0-i did not tell [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} of [my]_0-i apprehensions . [She]_{2473-your wife} has taken the opiate [I]_0-i brought with [me]_0-i ; [she]_{2473-your wife} will have a good long sleep ; and to - morrow that look which has alarmed [you]_5140-sir so much will have passed away . ” “_{[2473-your wife]} But not the disease ? ” [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} glanced at [Margaret]_123-margaret . [Her]_123-margaret bent head , [her]_123-margaret face raised with no appeal for a temporary reprieve , showed [that quick observer of human nature]_{6426-that quick observer of human nature} that [she]_123-margaret thought it better that the whole truth should be told . “_{[2473-your wife]} Not the disease . [We]_2474-we can not touch the disease , with all [our]_2474-we poor vaunted skill . [We]_2474-we can only delay its progress — alleviate the pain it causes . Be [a man]_{940-a man} , [sir]_5140-sir — [a Christian]_{2477-a christian} . Have faith in the immortality of the soul , which no pain , no mortal disease , can assail or touch ! ” But all the reply [he]_0-i got was in the choked words , “_[5140-sir] [You]_5140-sir have never been married , [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} ; [you]_5140-sir do n’t know what it is , ” and in the deep , manly sobs , which went through the stillness of the night like heavy pulses of agony . [Margaret]_123-margaret knelt by [him]_0-i , caressing [him]_0-i with tearful caresses . [No one]_{535-no one} , not even [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} , knew how the time went by . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was the first to dare to speak of the necessities of the present moment . “_{[253-dr. donaldson]} What must [we]_2474-we do ? ” asked [he]_{134-mr. hale} . “_{[253-dr. donaldson]} Tell [us]_2474-we both . [Margaret]_123-margaret is [my]_0-i staff — [my]_0-i right hand . ” [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} gave [his]_{253-dr. donaldson} clear , sensible directions . No fear for to - night — nay , even peace for to - morrow , and for many days yet . But no enduring hope of recovery . [He]_{253-dr. donaldson} advised [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} to go to bed , and leave only [one to watch the slumber]_{6428-one to watch the slumber} , which [he]_{253-dr. donaldson} hoped would be undisturbed . [He]_{253-dr. donaldson} promised to come again early in the morning . And , with a warm and kindly shake of the hand , [he]_{253-dr. donaldson} left [them]_2474-we . [They]_2474-we spoke but few words ; [they]_2474-we were too much exhausted by [their]_2474-we terror to do more than decide upon the immediate course of action . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was resolved to sit up through the night , and all that [Margaret]_123-margaret could do was to prevail upon [him]_{134-mr. hale} to rest on [the drawing - room sofa]_{6429-the drawing - room sofa} . [Dixon]_186-dixon stoutly and bluntly refused to go to bed ; and , as for [Margaret]_123-margaret , it was simply impossible that [she]_123-margaret should leave [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} , let [all the doctors in [the world]_{5098-the world}]_{6431-all the doctors in the world} speak of “_{[123-margaret]} husbanding resources , ” and “_{[2478-one watcher]} [one watcher]_{2478-one watcher} only being required . ” So , [Dixon]_186-dixon sat , and stared , and winked , and drooped , and picked [herself]_186-dixon up again with a jerk , and finally gave up the battle , and fairly snored . [Margaret]_123-margaret had taken off [her]_123-margaret gown and tossed it aside with a sort of impatient disgust , and put on [her]_123-margaret dressing - gown . [She]_123-margaret felt as if [she]_123-margaret never could sleep again ; as if [her]_123-margaret whole senses were acutely vital , and all endued with double keenness , for the purpose of watching . Every sight and sound — nay , even every thought , touched some nerve to the very quick . For more than two hours , [she]_123-margaret heard [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s restless movements in [the next room]_{441-the next room} . [He]_{444-her father} came perpetually to the door of [[[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s chamber]_{6436-her mother ’s chamber} , pausing there to listen , till [she]_123-margaret , not hearing [his]_{444-her father} close unseen presence , went and opened it to tell [him]_{444-her father} how all went on , in reply to the questions [his]_{444-her father} baked lips could hardly form . At last [he]_{444-her father} , too , fell asleep , and all [the house]_{460-the house} was still . [Margaret]_123-margaret sat behind the curtain thinking . Far away in time , far away in space , seemed all the interests of past days . Not more than thirty - six hours ago , [she]_123-margaret cared for [Bessy Higgins]_204-bessy and [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , and [her]_123-margaret heart was wrung for [Boucher]_262-boucher ; now , that was all like a dreaming memory of some former life;—everything that had passed out of doors seemed dissevered from [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} , and therefore unreal . Even [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} appeared more distinct ; there [she]_123-margaret remembered , as if it were yesterday , how [she]_123-margaret had pleased [herself]_123-margaret with tracing out [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s features in [her]_123-margaret Aunt [Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ’s face,—and how letters had come , making [her]_123-margaret dwell on the thoughts of [home]_510-home with all the longing of love . [Helstone]_8-helstone , itself , was in the dim past . The dull gray days of the preceding winter and spring , so uneventless and monotonous , seemed more associated with what [she]_123-margaret cared for now above all price . [She]_123-margaret would fain have caught at the skirts of that departing time , and prayed it to return , and give [her]_123-margaret back what [she]_123-margaret had too little valued while it was yet in [her]_123-margaret possession . What a vain show Life seemed ! How unsubstantial , and flickering , and flitting ! It was as if from [some aërial belfry]_{6442-some aërial belfry} , high up above the stir and jar of [the earth]_{509-the earth} , there was a bell continually tolling , “_{[2478-one watcher]} All are shadows!—all are passing!—all is past ! ” And when the morning dawned , cool and gray , like many a happier morning before — when [Margaret]_123-margaret looked one by one at the sleepers , it seemed as if the terrible night were unreal as a dream ; it , too , was a shadow . It , too , was past . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} [herself]_{142-mrs. hale} was not aware when [she]_{142-mrs. hale} awoke , how ill [she]_{142-mrs. hale} had been the night before . [She]_{142-mrs. hale} was rather surprised at [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} ’s early visit , and perplexed by the anxious faces of [husband]_6444-husband and [child]_635-child . [She]_{142-mrs. hale} consented to remain in bed that day , saying [she]_{142-mrs. hale} certainly was tired ; but , the next , [she]_{142-mrs. hale} insisted on getting up ; and [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} gave [his]_{253-dr. donaldson} consent to [her]_{142-mrs. hale} returning into [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} . [She]_{142-mrs. hale} was restless and uncomfortable in every position , and before night [she]_{142-mrs. hale} became very feverish . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was utterly listless , and incapable of deciding on anything . “_[0-i] What can [we]_2479-we do to spare [mamma]_5139-mamma such another night ? ” asked [Margaret]_123-margaret on the third day . “_[0-i] It is to a certain degree , the reaction after the powerful opiates [I]_0-i have been obliged to use . It is more painful for [you]_2481-you to see than for [her]_5139-mamma to bear , [I]_0-i believe . But , [I]_0-i think , if [we]_2479-we could get a water - bed it might be a good thing . Not but what [she]_5139-mamma will be better to - morrow ; pretty much like [herself]_5139-mamma as [she]_5139-mamma was before this attack . Still , [I]_0-i should like [her]_5139-mamma to have a water - bed . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} has one , [I]_0-i know . [I]_0-i ’ll try and call [there]_457-there this afternoon . Stay , ” said [he]_0-i , [his]_0-i eye catching on [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s face , blanched with watching in [a sick room]_{6447-a sick room} , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m not sure whether [I]_0-i can go ; [I]_0-i ’ve a long round to take . It would do [you]_2483-you no harm to have a brisk walk to [Marlborough Street]_{66-marlborough street} , and ask [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} if [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} can spare it . ” “_{[216-mrs. thornton]} Certainly , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_{[216-mrs. thornton]} [I]_0-i could go while [mamma]_5139-mamma is asleep this afternoon . [I]_0-i ’m sure [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} would lend it to [us]_2485-us . ” [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} ’s experience told [him]_0-i rightly . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} seemed to shake off the consequences of [her]_{142-mrs. hale} attack , and looked brighter and better this afternoon than [Margaret]_123-margaret had ever hoped to see [her]_{142-mrs. hale} again . [[Her]_{142-mrs. hale} daughter]_{480-her daughter} left [her]_123-margaret after dinner , sitting in [her]_{142-mrs. hale} easy chair , with [her]_{142-mrs. hale} hand lying in [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} husband]_{594-her husband} ’s , who looked more worn and suffering than [she]_{142-mrs. hale} by far . Still , [he]_{594-her husband} could smile now — rather slowly , rather faintly , it is true ; but a day or two before , [Margaret]_123-margaret never thought to see [him]_{594-her husband} smile again . It was about two miles from [[their]_2485-us house in [Crampton Crescent]_{82-crampton crescent}]_{6450-their house in crampton crescent} to [Marlborough Street]_{66-marlborough street} . It was too hot to walk very quickly . An August sun beat straight down into [the street]_{1105-the street} at three o’clock in the afternoon . [Margaret]_123-margaret went along , without noticing anything very different from usual in the first mile and a half of [her]_123-margaret journey ; [she]_123-margaret was absorbed in [her]_123-margaret own thoughts , and had learnt by this time to thread [her]_123-margaret way through the irregular stream of [human beings]_{6452-human beings} that flowed through [Milton streets]_{1175-milton streets} . But , by and by , [she]_123-margaret was struck with an unusual heaving among [the mass of people in [the crowded road on which [she]_123-margaret was entering]_{6455-the crowded road on which she was entering}]_{6454-the mass of people in the crowded road on which she was entering} . [They]_{6454-the mass of people in the crowded road on which she was entering} did not appear to be moving on , so much as talking , and listening , and buzzing with excitement without much stirring from the spot where [they]_{6454-the mass of people in the crowded road on which she was entering} might happen to be . Still , as [they]_{6454-the mass of people in the crowded road on which she was entering} made way for [her]_123-margaret , and , wrapt up in the purpose of [her]_123-margaret errand , and the necessities that suggested it , [she]_123-margaret was less quick of observation than [she]_123-margaret might have been , if [her]_123-margaret mind had been at ease . [She]_123-margaret had got into [Marlborough Street]_{66-marlborough street} before the full conviction forced itself upon [her]_123-margaret , that there was a restless , oppressive sense of irritation abroad among [the people]_{854-the people} ; a thunderous atmosphere , morally as well as physically , around [her]_123-margaret . From [every narrow lane opening out on [Marlborough Street]_{66-marlborough street}]_{6457-every narrow lane opening out on marlborough street} came up a low distant roar , as of myriads of fierce indignant voices . [The inhabitants of [each poor squalid dwelling]_{6459-each poor squalid dwelling}]_{6458-the inhabitants of each poor squalid dwelling} were gathered round the doors and windows , if indeed [they]_{6458-the inhabitants of each poor squalid dwelling} were not actually standing in the middle of the narrow ways — all with looks intent towards one point . [Marlborough Street]_{66-marlborough street} itself was the focus of all those human eyes , that betrayed intensest interest of various kinds ; some fierce with anger , some lowering with relentless threats ! some dilated with fear , or imploring entreaty ; and as [Margaret]_123-margaret reached the small side - entrance by the folding doors , in [the great dead wall of [Marlborough mill - yard]_{6461-marlborough mill - yard}]_{6460-the great dead wall of marlborough mill - yard} , and waited [the porter]_{6462-the porter} ’s answer to the bell , [she]_123-margaret looked round and heard the first long far - off roll of the tempest;—saw the first slow - surging wave of [the dark crowd]_{6463-the dark crowd} come , with its threatening crest , tumble over , and retreat , at the far end of [the street]_{1105-the street} , which a moment ago seemed so full of repressed noise , but which now was ominously still ; all these circumstances forced themselves on [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s notice , but did not sink down into [her]_123-margaret pre - occupied heart . [She]_123-margaret did not know what they meant — what was [their]_{6458-the inhabitants of each poor squalid dwelling} deep significance ; while [she]_123-margaret did know , did feel the keen sharp pressure of the knife that was soon to stab [her]_123-margaret through and through by leaving [[her]_123-margaret motherless]_{6465-her motherless} . [She]_123-margaret was trying to realise that , in order that , when it came , [she]_123-margaret might be ready to comfort [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} . [The porter]_{6462-the porter} opened the door cautiously , not nearly wide enough to admit [her]_123-margaret . “_{[216-mrs. thornton]} It ’s [you]_2486-you , is it , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am ? ” said [he]_{6462-the porter} , drawing a long breath , and widening the entrance , but still not opening [it]_6468-it fully . [Margaret]_123-margaret went in . [He]_{6462-the porter} hastily bolted it behind [her]_123-margaret . “_[2486-you] [Th ’ folk]_{2488-th ’ folk} are all coming up here , [I]_0-i reckon ? ” asked [he]_{6462-the porter} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know . Something unusual seemed going on ; but [this street]_{5479-this street} is quite empty , [I]_0-i think . ” [She]_123-margaret went across [the yard]_{6125-the yard} and put up the steps to [the house]_{460-the house} door . There was no near sound,—no steam engine at work with beat and pant,—no click of machinery , no mingling and clashing of many sharp voices ; but far away , the ominous gathering roar , deep - clamouring . CHAPTER XXII . A BLOW AND [ITS]_6471-its CONSEQUENCES . “_[0-i] But work grew scarce , while bread grew dear , And wages lessened , too ; For [Irish hordes]_{2490-irish hordes} were [bidders]_2491-bidders [here]_5144-here , [Our]_2493-our half - paid work to do . ” [CORN LAW RHYMES]_{303-corn law rhymes} . [Margaret]_123-margaret was shown into [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} . It had returned into its normal state of bag and covering . The windows were half open because of the heat , and the Venetian blinds covered the glass,—so that a gray grim light , reflected from the pavement below , threw all the shadows wrong , and combined with the green - tinged upper light to make even [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s own face , as [she]_123-margaret caught it in the mirrors , look ghastly and wan . [She]_123-margaret sat and waited ; [no one]_{535-no one} came . Every now and then , the wind seemed to bear the distant multitudinous sound nearer ; and yet there was no wind ! It died away into profound stillness between whiles . [Fanny]_218-fanny came in at last . “_[163-mamma] [Mamma]_163-mamma will come directly , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . [She]_163-mamma desired [me]_0-i to apologise to [you]_{187-miss hale} as it is . Perhaps [you]_{187-miss hale} know [[my]_0-i brother]_{2423-my brother} has imported hands from [Ireland]_77-ireland , and it has irritated [the Milton people]_{2495-the milton people} excessively — as if [he]_{2423-my brother} had n’t a right to get labour where [he]_{2423-my brother} could ; and [the stupid wretches]_{2496-the stupid wretches} [here]_5144-here would n’t work for [him]_{2423-my brother} ; and now [they]_{2496-the stupid wretches} ’ve frightened [these poor Irish starvelings]_{2498-these poor irish starvelings} so with [their]_{2496-the stupid wretches} threats , that [we]_2499-we dare n’t let [them]_{2496-the stupid wretches} out . [You]_{187-miss hale} may see [them]_{2496-the stupid wretches} huddled in [that top room in [the mill,—and]_{2501-the mill,—and}]_{2500-that top room in the mill,—and} [they]_{2496-the stupid wretches} ’re to sleep [there]_457-there , to keep [them]_{2496-the stupid wretches} safe from [those brutes , who will neither work or let [them]_{2496-the stupid wretches} work]_{2503-those brutes , who will neither work or let them work} . And [mamma]_5139-mamma is seeing about [their]_{2496-the stupid wretches} food , and [John]_262-boucher is speaking to [them]_{2496-the stupid wretches} , for [some of [the women]_{2506-the women}]_{2505-some of the women} are crying to go back . Ah ! here ’s [mamma]_5139-mamma ! ” [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} came in with a look of black sternness on [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} face , which made [Margaret]_123-margaret feel [she]_123-margaret had arrived at a bad time to trouble [her]_123-margaret with [her]_123-margaret request . However , it was only in compliance with [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s expressed desire , that [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} would ask for whatever [they]_{2496-the stupid wretches} might want in the progress of [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s illness . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s brow contracted , and [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} mouth grew set , while [Margaret]_123-margaret spoke with gentle modesty of [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s restlessness , and [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} ’s wish that [she]_123-margaret should have the relief of a water - bed . [She]_123-margaret ceased . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} did not reply immediately . Then [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} started up and exclaimed — “_[5139-mamma] [They]_2508-they ’re at the gates ! Call [John]_262-boucher , Fanny,—call [him]_262-boucher in from [the mill]_{1250-the mill} ! [They]_2508-they ’re at the gates ! [They]_2508-they ’ll batter [them]_2508-they in ! Call [John]_262-boucher , [I]_0-i say ! ” And simultaneously , the gathering tramp — to which [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} had been listening , instead of heeding [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s words — was heard just right outside the wall , and an increasing din of angry voices raged behind the wooden barrier , which shook as if [the unseen maddened crowd made battering rams of their bodies , and retreated a short space only to come with more united steady impetus against it]_{6476-the unseen maddened crowd made battering rams of their bodies , and retreated a short space only to come with more united steady impetus against it} , till [their]_2508-they great beats made the strong gates quiver , like reeds before the wind . [The women]_{2506-the women} gathered round the windows , fascinated to look on the scene which terrified [them]_{2506-the women} . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , [the women - servants]_{6478-the women - servants} , [Margaret,—all]_{304-margaret,—all} were there . [Fanny]_218-fanny had returned , screaming [upstairs]_521-upstairs as if pursued at every step , and had thrown [herself]_218-fanny in hysterical sobbing on the sofa . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} watched for [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son , who was still in [the mill]_{1250-the mill}]_{6480-her son , who was still in the mill} . [He]_{6480-her son , who was still in the mill} came out , looked up at [them]_{2506-the women} — [the pale cluster of faces]_{6482-the pale cluster of faces} — and smiled good courage to [them]_{2506-the women} , before [he]_{6480-her son , who was still in the mill} locked the factory door . Then [he]_{6480-her son , who was still in the mill} called to [one of [the women]_{2506-the women}]_{6483-one of the women} to come down and undo [his]_{6480-her son , who was still in the mill} own door , which [Fanny]_218-fanny had fastened behind [her]_218-fanny in [her]_218-fanny mad flight . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton} went . And the sound of [his]_{6480-her son , who was still in the mill} well - known and commanding voice , seemed to have been like the taste of blood to [the infuriated multitude outside]_{6485-the infuriated multitude outside} . Hitherto [they]_{2506-the women} had been voiceless , wordless , needing all [their]_{2506-the women} breath for [their]_{2506-the women} hard - laboured efforts to break down the gates . But now , hearing [him]_{6480-her son , who was still in the mill} speak inside , [they]_{2506-the women} set up such a fierce , unearthly groan , that even [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} was white with fear as [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} preceded [him]_{6480-her son , who was still in the mill} into [the room]_{567-the room} . [He]_{6480-her son , who was still in the mill} came in a little flushed , but [his]_{6480-her son , who was still in the mill} eyes gleamed , as in answer to the trumpet - call of danger , and with a proud look of defiance on [his]_{6480-her son , who was still in the mill} face , that made [him]_{6480-her son , who was still in the mill} a noble , if not [a handsome man]_{6487-a handsome man} . [Margaret]_123-margaret had always dreaded lest [her]_123-margaret courage should fail [her]_123-margaret in any emergency , and [she]_123-margaret should be proved to be , what [she]_123-margaret dreaded lest [she]_123-margaret was — [a coward]_{1695-a coward} . But now , in this real great time of reasonable fear and nearness of terror , [she]_123-margaret forgot [herself]_123-margaret , and felt only an intense sympathy — intense to painfulness — in the interests of the moment . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} came frankly forwards : “_{[262-boucher]} [I]_0-i ’m sorry , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , [you]_{187-miss hale} have visited [us]_2510-us at this unfortunate moment , when , [I]_0-i fear , [you]_{187-miss hale} may be involved in whatever risk [we]_2510-us have to bear . [Mother]_445-mother ! had n’t [you]_{187-miss hale} better go into [the back rooms]_{2512-the back rooms} ? [I]_0-i ’m not sure whether [they]_2513-they may not have made [their]_2513-they way from [[Pinner]_305-pinner ’s Lane]_{2514-pinner ’s lane} into [the stable - yard]_{2515-the stable - yard} ; but if not , [you]_{187-miss hale} will be safer there than [here]_5144-here . Go , [Jane]_306-jane ! ” continued [he]_0-i , addressing [the upper - servant]_{6489-the upper - servant} . And [she]_{187-miss hale} went , followed by [the others]_{2189-the others} . “_[306-jane] [I]_0-i stop [here]_5144-here ! ” said [[his]_0-i mother]_{5657-his mother} . “_[306-jane] Where [you]_0-i are , there [I]_0-i stay . ” And indeed , retreat into [the back rooms]_{2512-the back rooms} was of no avail ; [the crowd]_{1702-the crowd} had surrounded [the outbuildings at the rear]_{6494-the outbuildings at the rear} , and were sending forth [their]_{1702-the crowd} awful threatening roar behind . [The servants]_{5183-the servants} retreated into [the garrets]_{6496-the garrets} , with many a cry and shriek . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} smiled scornfully as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} heard [them]_{5183-the servants} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} glanced at [Margaret]_123-margaret , standing all by [herself]_123-margaret at the window nearest [the factory]_{6123-the factory} . [Her]_123-margaret eyes glittered , [her]_123-margaret colour was deepened on cheek and lip . As if [she]_123-margaret felt [his]_{179-mr. thornton} look , [she]_123-margaret turned to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} and asked a question that had been for some time in [her]_123-margaret mind : “_[306-jane] Where are [the poor imported workpeople]_{2518-the poor imported workpeople} ? In [the factory]_{6123-the factory} [there]_457-there ? ” “_[306-jane] Yes ! [I]_0-i left [them]_{2518-the poor imported workpeople} cowed up in [a small room]_{2521-a small room} , at the head of [a back flight of stairs]_{2522-a back flight of stairs} ; bidding [them]_{2518-the poor imported workpeople} run all risks , and escape down there , if [they]_{2518-the poor imported workpeople} heard any attack made on the mill doors . But it is not [them]_{2518-the poor imported workpeople} — it is [me]_0-i [they]_{2518-the poor imported workpeople} want . ” “_{[2523-the soldiers]} When can [the soldiers]_{2523-the soldiers} be [here]_5144-here ? ” asked [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} , in a low but not unsteady voice . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} took out [his]_{179-mr. thornton} watch with the same steady composure with which [he]_{179-mr. thornton} did everything . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} made some little calculation : — “_{[307-williams]} Supposing [Williams]_307-williams got straight off when [I]_0-i told [him]_307-williams , and had n’t to dodge about amongst [them]_{2523-the soldiers} — it must be twenty minutes yet . ” “_{[307-williams]} Twenty minutes ! ” said [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} , for the first time showing [her]_{5657-his mother} terror in the tones of [her]_{5657-his mother} voice . “_[445-mother] Shut down the windows instantly , [mother]_445-mother , ” exclaimed [he]_{179-mr. thornton} : “_[445-mother] the gates wo n’t bear such another shock . Shut down that window , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret shut down [her]_123-margaret window , and then went to assist [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s trembling fingers . From some cause or other , there was a pause of several minutes in [the unseen street]_{6500-the unseen street} . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} looked with wild anxiety at [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} ’s countenance , as if to gain the interpretation of the sudden stillness from [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . [His]_{179-mr. thornton} face was set into rigid lines of contemptuous defiance ; neither hope nor fear could be read there . [Fanny]_218-fanny raised [herself]_218-fanny up : “_{[187-miss hale]} Are [they]_{2523-the soldiers} gone ? ” asked [she]_218-fanny , in a whisper . “_{[2523-the soldiers]} Gone ! ” replied [he]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_{[187-miss hale]} Listen ! ” [She]_218-fanny did listen ; [they]_6502-they all could hear the one great straining breath ; the creak of wood slowly yielding ; the wrench of iron ; the mighty fall of the ponderous gates . [Fanny]_218-fanny stood up tottering — made a step or two towards [[her]_218-fanny mother]_{469-her mother} , and fell forwards into [her]_218-fanny arms in a fainting fit . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} lifted [her]_218-fanny up with a strength that was as much that of the will as of the body , and carried [her]_218-fanny away . “_{[187-miss hale]} Thank [God]_174-god ! ” said [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} watched [her]_218-fanny out . “_{[187-miss hale]} Had [you]_2526-you not better go [upstairs]_521-upstairs , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ? ” [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s lips formed a “_[2526-you] No!”—but [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could not hear [her]_123-margaret speak , for the tramp of innumerable steps right under the very wall of [the house]_{460-the house} , and the fierce growl of low deep angry voices that had a ferocious murmur of satisfaction in [them]_{2523-the soldiers} , more dreadful than [their]_{2523-the soldiers} baffled cries not many minutes before . “_{[187-miss hale]} Never mind ! ” said [he]_{179-mr. thornton} , thinking to encourage [her]_123-margaret . “_{[187-miss hale]} [I]_0-i am very sorry that [you]_2526-you should have been entrapped into all this alarm ; but it can not last long now ; a few minutes more , and [the soldiers]_{2523-the soldiers} will be here . ” “_{[2523-the soldiers]} Oh , [God]_174-god ! ” cried [Margaret]_123-margaret , suddenly ; “_{[2523-the soldiers]} there is [Boucher]_262-boucher . [I]_0-i know [his]_262-boucher face , though [he]_262-boucher is livid with rage,—he is fighting to get to the front — look ! look ! ” “_{[262-boucher]} Who is [Boucher]_262-boucher ? ” asked [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} coolly , and coming close to the window to discover [the man in whom [Margaret]_123-margaret took such an interest]_{6505-the man in whom margaret took such an interest} . As soon as [they]_{2523-the soldiers} saw [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [they]_{2523-the soldiers} set up a yell , to call it not human is nothing,—it was as the demoniac desire of some terrible wild beast for the food that is withheld from [his]_{179-mr. thornton} ravening . Even [he]_{179-mr. thornton} drew back for a moment , dismayed at the intensity of hatred [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had provoked . “_{[2523-the soldiers]} Let [them]_{2523-the soldiers} yell ! ” said [he]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_{[2523-the soldiers]} In five minutes more—. [I]_0-i only hope [[my]_0-i poor Irishmen]_{2529-my poor irishmen} are not terrified out of [their]_{2529-my poor irishmen} wits by such a fiendlike noise . Keep up [your]_0-i courage for five minutes , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . ” “_{[187-miss hale]} Do n’t be afraid for [me]_0-i , ” [she]_{187-miss hale} said hastily . “_{[187-miss hale]} But what in five minutes ? Can [you]_0-i do nothing to soothe [these poor creatures]_{2530-these poor creatures} ? It is awful to see [them]_{2530-these poor creatures} . ” “_{[2523-the soldiers]} [The soldiers]_{2523-the soldiers} will be [here]_5144-here directly , and that will bring [them]_{2530-these poor creatures} to reason . ” “_{[2523-the soldiers]} To reason ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , quickly . “_{[2523-the soldiers]} What kind of reason ? ” “_{[2523-the soldiers]} The only reason that does with [men]_806-men that make [themselves]_806-men into wild beasts . By heaven ! [they]_806-men ’ve turned to the mill - door ! ” “_[806-men] [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , shaking all over with [her]_123-margaret passion , “_{[179-mr. thornton]} go down this instant , if [you]_{179-mr. thornton} are not [a coward]_{1695-a coward} . Go down and face [them]_{2530-these poor creatures} like [a man]_{940-a man} . Save [these poor strangers , whom [you]_{179-mr. thornton} have decoyed here]_{2536-these poor strangers , whom you have decoyed here} . Speak to [[your]_{179-mr. thornton} workmen]_{2537-your workmen} as if [they]_{2537-your workmen} were [human beings]_{6452-human beings} . Speak to [them]_{2537-your workmen} kindly . Do n’t let [the soldiers]_{2523-the soldiers} come in and cut down [poor creatures who are driven mad]_{2540-poor creatures who are driven mad} . [I]_0-i see one there who is . If [you]_{179-mr. thornton} have any courage or noble quality in [you]_{179-mr. thornton} , go out and speak to [them]_{2530-these poor creatures} , [man]_633-man to [man]_633-man ! ” [He]_{179-mr. thornton} turned and looked at [her]_6506-she while [she]_6506-she spoke . A dark cloud came over [his]_{179-mr. thornton} face while [he]_{179-mr. thornton} listened . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} set [his]_{179-mr. thornton} teeth as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} heard [her]_6506-she words . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will go . Perhaps [I]_0-i may ask [you]_{179-mr. thornton} to accompany [me]_0-i [downstairs]_{474-downstairs} , and bar the door behind [me]_0-i ; [[my]_0-i mother]_{5749-my mother} and [sister]_2545-sister will need that protection . ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} Oh ! [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ! [I]_0-i do not know — [I]_0-i may be wrong — only — ” But [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was gone ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was downstairs in [the hall]_{935-the hall} ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had unbarred the front door ; all [she]_6506-she could do , was to follow [him]_{179-mr. thornton} quickly , and fasten it behind [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , and clamber up the stairs again with a sick heart and a dizzy head . Again [she]_6506-she took [her]_6506-she place by the farthest window . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was on the steps below ; [she]_6506-she saw that by the direction of a thousand angry eyes ; but [she]_6506-she could neither see nor hear anything save the savage satisfaction of the rolling angry murmur . [See]_308-see threw the window wide open . [Many in the crowd]_{6508-many in the crowd} were [mere boys]_{6509-mere boys} ; cruel and thoughtless,—cruel because [they]_{6508-many in the crowd} were thoughtless ; some were [men , gaunt as wolves , and mad for prey]_{6510-men , gaunt as wolves , and mad for prey} . [She]_6506-she knew how it was ; [they]_{6508-many in the crowd} were like [Boucher,—with starving children]_{6511-boucher,—with starving children} at [home]_510-home — relying on ultimate success in [their]_{6511-boucher,—with starving children} efforts to get higher wages , and enraged beyond measure at discovering that [Irishmen]_{6513-irishmen} were to be brought in to rob [their]_{6511-boucher,—with starving children} little ones of bread . [Margaret]_123-margaret knew it all ; [she]_6506-she read it in [Boucher]_262-boucher ’s face , forlornly desperate and livid with rage . If [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} would but say something to [them]_{6508-many in the crowd} — let [them]_{6508-many in the crowd} hear [his]_{179-mr. thornton} voice only — it seemed as if it would be better than this wild beating and raging against the stony silence that vouchsafed [them]_{6508-many in the crowd} no word , even of anger or reproach . But perhaps [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was speaking now ; there was a momentary hush of [their]_{6508-many in the crowd} noise , inarticulate as that of a troop of animals . [She]_6506-she tore [her]_6506-she bonnet off , and bent forward to hear . [She]_6506-she could only see ; for if [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had indeed made the attempt to speak , the momentary instinct to listen to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} was past and gone , and [the people]_{854-the people} were raging worse than ever . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} stood with [his]_{179-mr. thornton} arms folded ; still as a statue ; [his]_{179-mr. thornton} face pale with repressed excitement . [They]_{6508-many in the crowd} were trying to intimidate [him]_{179-mr. thornton} — to make [him]_{179-mr. thornton} flinch ; [each]_1151-each was urging [the other]_{6315-the other} on to some immediate act of personal violence . [Margaret]_123-margaret felt intuitively , that in an instant all would be uproar ; the first touch would cause an explosion , in which , among [such hundreds of infuriated men]_{6517-such hundreds of infuriated men} and [reckless boys]_{6518-reckless boys} , even [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s life would be unsafe,—that in another instant the stormy passions would have passed their bounds , and swept away all barriers of reason , or apprehension of consequence . Even while [she]_6506-she looked , [she]_6506-she saw [lads in the background]_{6519-lads in the background} stooping to take off [their]_{6519-lads in the background} heavy wooden clogs — the readiest missile [they]_{6519-lads in the background} could find ; [she]_6506-she saw it was the spark to the gunpowder , and , with a cry , which [no one]_{535-no one} heard , [she]_6506-she rushed out of [the room]_{567-the room} , down stairs,—she had lifted the great iron bar of the door with an imperious force — had thrown the door open wide — and was there , in face of that angry sea of [men]_806-men , [her]_6506-she eyes smiting [them]_806-men with flaming arrows of reproach . The clogs were arrested in the hands that held [them]_806-men — the countenances , so fell not a moment before , now looked irresolute , and as if asking what this meant . For [she]_6506-she stood between [them]_806-men and [[their]_806-men enemy]_{6523-their enemy} . [She]_6506-she could not speak , but held out [her]_6506-she arms towards [them]_806-men till [she]_6506-she could recover breath . “_[0-i] Oh , do not use violence ! [He]_2546-he is [one man]_{5659-one man} , and [you]_2548-you are many ” ; but [her]_6506-she words died away , for there was no tone in [her]_6506-she voice ; it was but a hoarse whisper . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} stood a little on one side ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had moved away from behind [her]_6506-she , as if jealous of anything that should come between [him]_{179-mr. thornton} and danger . “_[0-i] Go ! ” said [she]_6506-she , once more ( and now [her]_6506-she voice was like a cry ) . “_[0-i] [The soldiers]_{2523-the soldiers} are sent for — are coming . Go peaceably . Go away . [You]_2548-you shall have relief from [your]_2548-you complaints , whatever [they]_{2523-the soldiers} are . ” “_[2548-you] Shall [them]_{2523-the soldiers} [Irish blackguards]_{2550-irish blackguards} be packed back again ? ” asked one from out [the crowd]_{1702-the crowd} , with fierce threatening in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} voice . “_[2548-you] Never , for [your]_2548-you bidding ! ” exclaimed [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . And instantly the storm broke . The hootings rose and filled the air,—but [Margaret]_123-margaret did not hear [them]_{2523-the soldiers} . [Her]_123-margaret eye was on [the group of lads who had armed [themselves]_{6525-the group of lads who had armed themselves with their clogs some time before} with [their]_{6525-the group of lads who had armed themselves with their clogs some time before} clogs some time before]_{6525-the group of lads who had armed themselves with their clogs some time before} . [She]_6506-she saw [their]_{2523-the soldiers} gesture — [she]_6506-she knew its meaning — [she]_6506-she read [their]_{2523-the soldiers} aim . Another moment , and [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} might be smitten down,—he whom [she]_6506-she had urged and goaded to come to [this perilous place]_{6526-this perilous place} . [She]_6506-she only thought how [she]_6506-she could save [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . [She]_6506-she threw [her]_6506-she arms around [him]_{179-mr. thornton} ; [she]_6506-she made [her]_6506-she body into a shield from [the fierce people beyond]_{6527-the fierce people beyond} . Still , with [his]_{179-mr. thornton} arms folded , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} shook [her]_6506-she off . “_[2548-you] Go away , ” said [he]_{179-mr. thornton} , in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} deep voice . “_[2548-you] This is no place for [you]_2551-you . ” “_[2548-you] It is , ” said [she]_6506-she . “_[2548-you] [You]_2552-you did not see what [I]_0-i saw . ” If [she]_6506-she thought [her]_6506-she sex would be a protection,—if , with shrinking eyes [she]_6506-she had turned away from the terrible anger of [these men]_{6528-these men} , in any hope that ere [she]_6506-she looked again [they]_{6528-these men} would have paused and reflected , and slunk away , and vanished,—she was wrong . [Their]_{6528-these men} reckless passion had carried [them]_{6528-these men} too far to stop — at least had carried some of [them]_{6528-these men} too far ; for it is always [the savage lads]_{6529-the savage lads} , with [their]_{6529-the savage lads} love of cruel excitement , who head the riot — reckless to what bloodshed it may lead . A clog whizzed through the air . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s fascinated eyes watched its progress ; it missed [its]_6530-its aim , and [she]_6506-she turned sick with affright , but changed not [her]_6506-she position , only hid [her]_6506-she face on [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s arm . Then [she]_6506-she turned and spoke again : “_[2552-you] For [God]_174-god ’s sake ! do not damage [your]_2553-you cause by this violence . [You]_2553-you do not know what [you]_2553-you are doing . ” [She]_6506-she strove to make [her]_6506-she words distinct . A sharp pebble flew by [her]_6506-she , grazing forehead and cheek , and drawing a blinding sheet of light before [her]_6506-she eyes . [She]_6506-she lay like one dead on [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s shoulder . Then [he]_{179-mr. thornton} unfolded [his]_{179-mr. thornton} arms , and held [her]_6506-she encircled in one for an instant : “_[2553-you] [You]_2553-you do well ! ” said [he]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_[2553-you] [You]_2553-you come to oust [the innocent stranger]_{2554-the innocent stranger} . [You]_2553-you fall — [you]_2553-you hundreds — on [one man]_{5659-one man} ; and when [a woman]_{1521-a woman} comes before [you]_2553-you , to ask [you]_2553-you for [your]_2553-you own sakes to be [reasonable creatures]_{2557-reasonable creatures} , [your]_2553-you cowardly wrath falls upon [her]_{1521-a woman} ! [You]_2553-you do well ! ” [They]_6531-they were silent while [he]_{179-mr. thornton} spoke . [They]_6531-they were watching , open - eyed and open - mouthed , the thread of dark - red blood which wakened [them]_6531-they up from [their]_6531-they trance of passion . [Those nearest the gate]_{6532-those nearest the gate} stole out ashamed ; there was a movement through all [the crowd]_{1702-the crowd} — a retreating movement . Only one voice called out : “_[2553-you] Th ’ stone was meant for [thee]_2553-you ; but [thou]_2553-you wert sheltered behind [a woman]_{1521-a woman} ! ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} quivered with rage . The blood - flowing had made [Margaret]_123-margaret conscious — dimly , vaguely conscious . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} placed [her]_123-margaret gently on the door - step , [her]_123-margaret head leaning against the frame . “_[2553-you] Can [you]_{1521-a woman} rest there ? ” [he]_{179-mr. thornton} asked . But without waiting for [her]_123-margaret answer , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} went slowly down the steps right into the middle of [the crowd]_{1702-the crowd} . “_[2553-you] Now kill [me]_0-i , if it is [your]_{1521-a woman} brutal will . There is [no woman]_{2559-no woman} to shield [me]_0-i here . [You]_{1521-a woman} may beat [me]_0-i to death — [you]_{1521-a woman} will never move [me]_0-i from what [I]_0-i have determined upon — not [you]_{1521-a woman} ! ” [He]_{179-mr. thornton} stood amongst [them]_{1702-the crowd} with [his]_{179-mr. thornton} arms folded , in precisely the same attitude as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had been in on the steps . But the retrograde movement towards the gate had begun — as unreasoningly , perhaps as blindly , as the simultaneous anger . Or , perhaps , the idea of the approach of [the soldiers]_{2523-the soldiers} , and the sight of that pale , upturned face , with closed eyes , still and sad as marble , though the tears welled out of the long entanglement of eyelashes , and dropped down ; and , heavier , slower plash than even tears , came the drip of blood from [her]_123-margaret wound . [Even the most desperate]_{6536-even the most desperate} — [Boucher]_262-boucher [himself]_262-boucher — drew back , faltered away , scowled , and finally went off , muttering curses on [the master]_{1800-the master} , who stood in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} unchanging attitude , looking after [their]_{1702-the crowd} retreat with defiant eyes . The moment that retreat had changed into a flight ( as it was sure from its very character to do ) , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} darted up the steps to [Margaret]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret tried to rise without [his]_{179-mr. thornton} help . “_{[1521-a woman]} It is nothing , ” [she]_123-margaret said , with a sickly smile . “_{[1521-a woman]} The skin is grazed , and [I]_0-i was stunned at the moment . Oh , [I]_0-i am so thankful [they]_2560-they are gone ! ” And [she]_123-margaret cried without restraint . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} could not sympathise with [her]_123-margaret . [His]_{179-mr. thornton} anger had not abated ; it was rising the more as [his]_{179-mr. thornton} sense of immediate danger was passing away . The distant clank of [the soldiers]_{2523-the soldiers} was heard : just five minutes too late to make [this vanished mob]_{6539-this vanished mob} feel the power of authority and order . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} hoped [they]_{2523-the soldiers} would see [the troops]_{6540-the troops} , and be quelled by the thought of [their]_{2523-the soldiers} narrow escape . While these thoughts crossed [his]_{179-mr. thornton} mind , [Margaret]_123-margaret clung to the doorpost to steady [herself]_123-margaret : but a film came over [her]_123-margaret eyes — [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was only just in time to catch [her]_123-margaret . “_[445-mother] [Mother]_445-mother — [mother]_445-mother ! ” cried [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ; “_[445-mother] Come down — [they]_2563-they are gone , and [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} is hurt ! ” [He]_{179-mr. thornton} bore [her]_123-margaret into [the dining - room]_{458-the dining - room} , and laid [her]_123-margaret on the sofa there ; laid [her]_123-margaret down softly , and looking on [her]_123-margaret pure white face , the sense of what [she]_123-margaret was to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} came upon [him]_{179-mr. thornton} so keenly that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} spoke it out in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} pain : “_{[187-miss hale]} Oh , [[my]_0-i Margaret]_{2564-my margaret} — [[my]_0-i Margaret]_{2564-my margaret} ! [no one]_{535-no one} can tell what [you]_{2564-my margaret} are to [me]_0-i ! Dead — cold as [you]_{2564-my margaret} lie there , [you]_{2564-my margaret} are [the only woman [I]_0-i ever loved]_{2567-the only woman i ever loved} ! Oh , [Margaret]_123-margaret — [Margaret]_123-margaret ! ” Inarticulately as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} spoke , kneeling by [her]_{2564-my margaret} , and rather moaning than saying the words , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} started up , ashamed of [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} , as [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} came in . [She]_{5657-his mother} saw nothing , but [[her]_{5657-his mother} son]_{1400-her son} a little paler , a little sterner than usual . “_{[123-margaret]} [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} is hurt , [mother]_445-mother . A stone has grazed [her]_{187-miss hale} temple . [She]_{187-miss hale} has lost a good deal of blood , [I]_0-i ’m afraid . ” “_{[187-miss hale]} [She]_{187-miss hale} looks very seriously hurt,—I could almost fancy [her]_{187-miss hale} dead , ” said [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , a good deal alarmed . “_{[187-miss hale]} It is only a fainting - fit . [She]_{187-miss hale} has spoken to [me]_0-i since . ” But all the blood in [his]_0-i body seemed to rush inwards to [his]_0-i heart as [he]_0-i spoke , and [he]_0-i absolutely trembled . “_{[187-miss hale]} Go and call [Jane,—she]_{309-jane,—she} can find [me]_0-i the things [I]_0-i want ; and do [you]_445-mother go to [[your]_445-mother Irish people]_{2569-your irish people} , who are crying and shouting as if [they]_{2569-your irish people} were mad with fright . ” [He]_0-i went . [He]_0-i went away as if weights were tied to every limb that bore [him]_0-i from [her]_445-mother . [He]_0-i called [Jane]_306-jane ; [he]_0-i called [[his]_0-i sister]_{547-his sister} . [She]_{547-his sister} should have all womanly care , all gentle tendance . But every pulse beat in [him]_0-i as [he]_0-i remembered how [she]_445-mother had come down and placed [herself]_445-mother in foremost danger — could it be to save [him]_0-i ? At the time , [he]_0-i had pushed [her]_445-mother aside , and spoken gruffly ; [he]_0-i had seen nothing but the unnecessary danger [she]_445-mother had placed [herself]_445-mother in . [He]_0-i went to [[his]_0-i Irish people]_{6545-his irish people} , with every nerve in [his]_0-i body thrilling at the thought of [her]_445-mother , and found it difficult to understand enough of what [they]_{6545-his irish people} were saying to soothe and comfort away [their]_{6545-his irish people} fears . There , [they]_{6545-his irish people} declared , [they]_{6545-his irish people} would not stop ; [they]_{6545-his irish people} claimed to be sent back . And so [he]_0-i had to think , and talk , and reason . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} bathed [[Margaret]_123-margaret ’s temples]_{6546-margaret ’s temples} with eau de Cologne . As the spirit touched the wound , which till then neither [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} nor [Jane]_306-jane had perceived , [Margaret]_123-margaret opened [her]_123-margaret eyes ; but it was evident [she]_123-margaret did not know where [she]_123-margaret was , nor who [they]_2573-they were . The dark circles deepened , the lips quivered and contracted , and [she]_123-margaret became insensible once more . “_{[2569-your irish people]} [She]_2570-she has had a terrible blow , ” said [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} . “_[2570-she] Is there any one who will go for [a doctor]_{6158-a doctor} ? ” “_[0-i] Not [me]_0-i , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am , if [you]_5530-ma’am please , ” said [Jane]_306-jane , shrinking back . “_{[5530-ma’am]} [Them]_2573-they rabble may be all about ; [I]_0-i do n’t think the cut is so deep , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am , as it looks . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will not run the chance . [She]_2570-she was hurt in [[our]_2575-our house]_{5816-our house} . If [you]_5530-ma’am are [a coward]_{1695-a coward} , [Jane]_306-jane , [I]_0-i am not . [I]_0-i will go . ” “_[0-i] Pray , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am , let [me]_0-i send [one of [the police]_{2580-the police}]_{2579-one of the police} . There ’s ever so many come up , and [soldiers]_{5157-soldiers} too . ” “_{[5157-soldiers]} And yet [you]_5530-ma’am ’re afraid to go ! [I]_0-i will not have [their]_{5157-soldiers} time taken up with [our]_2575-our errands . [They]_{5157-soldiers} ’ll have enough to do to catch [some of [the mob]_{2583-the mob}]_{2582-some of the mob} . [You]_5530-ma’am will not be afraid to stop in [this house]_{2584-this house} , ” [she]_{187-miss hale} asked contemptuously , “_{[5530-ma’am]} and go on bathing [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ’s forehead , shall [you]_5530-ma’am ? [I]_0-i shall not be ten minutes away . ” “_[0-i] Could n’t [Hannah]_310-hannah go , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am ? ” “_[310-hannah] Why [Hannah]_310-hannah ? Why any but [you]_5530-ma’am ? No , [Jane]_306-jane , if [you]_306-jane do n’t go , [I]_0-i do . ” [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} went first to [the room in which [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} had left [Fanny]_218-fanny stretched on the bed]_{6547-the room in which she had left fanny stretched on the bed} . [She]_218-fanny started up as [[her]_218-fanny mother]_{469-her mother} entered . “_[0-i] Oh , [mamma]_5139-mamma , how [you]_5139-mamma terrified [me]_0-i ! [I]_0-i thought [you]_5139-mamma were [a man that had got into [the house]_{460-the house}]_{2587-a man that had got into the house} . ” “_[5139-mamma] Nonsense ! [The men]_{5458-the men} are all gone away . There are [soldiers]_{5157-soldiers} all round [the place]_{657-the place} , seeking for [their]_{5157-soldiers} work now it is too late . [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} is lying on the dining - room sofa badly hurt . [I]_0-i am going for [the doctor]_{6023-the doctor} . ” “_{[6023-the doctor]} Oh ! do n’t , [mamma]_5139-mamma ! [they]_{5157-soldiers} ’ll murder [you]_5139-mamma . ” [She]_218-fanny clung to [[her]_218-fanny mother]_{469-her mother} ’s gown . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} wrenched it away with no gentle hand . “_{[5157-soldiers]} Find [me]_0-i [some one else]_{6085-some one else} to go ; but [that girl]_{1891-that girl} must not bleed to death . ” “_{[5157-soldiers]} Bleed ! oh , how horrid ! How has [she]_{1891-that girl} got hurt ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know,—I have no time to ask . Go down to [her]_{1891-that girl} , [Fanny]_218-fanny , and do try to make [yourself]_218-fanny of use . [Jane]_306-jane is with [her]_{1891-that girl} ; and [I]_0-i trust it looks worse than it is . [Jane]_306-jane has refused to leave [the house]_{460-the house} , [cowardly woman]_{2597-cowardly woman} ! And [I]_0-i wo n’t put [myself]_0-i in the way of any more refusals from [[my]_0-i servants]_{2598-my servants} , so [I]_0-i am going [myself]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] Oh , dear , [dear]_5155-dear ! ” said [Fanny]_218-fanny , crying , and preparing to go down rather than be left alone , with the thought of wounds and bloodshed in [the very house]_{6550-the very house} . “_[0-i] Oh , [Jane]_306-jane ! ” said [she]_218-fanny , creeping into [the dining - room]_{458-the dining - room} , “_[306-jane] What is the matter ? How white [she]_{1891-that girl} looks ! How did [she]_{1891-that girl} get hurt ? Did [they]_2600-they throw stones into [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} ? ” [Margaret]_123-margaret did indeed look white and wan , although [her]_123-margaret senses were beginning to return to [her]_123-margaret . But the sickly daze of the swoon made [her]_123-margaret still miserably faint . [She]_123-margaret was conscious of movement around [her]_123-margaret , and of refreshment from [the eau de Cologne]_{6552-the eau de cologne} , and a craving for the bathing to go on without intermission ; but when [they]_2600-they stopped to talk , [she]_123-margaret could no more have opened [her]_123-margaret eyes , or spoken to ask for more bathing , than [the people who lie in death - like trance]_{6553-the people who lie in death - like trance} can move , or utter sound , to arrest the awful preparations for [their]_{6553-the people who lie in death - like trance} burial , while [they]_{6553-the people who lie in death - like trance} are yet fully aware , not merely of the actions of those around [them]_{6553-the people who lie in death - like trance} , but of the idea that is the motive for such actions . [Jane]_306-jane paused in [her]_306-jane bathing , to reply to [Miss Thornton]_{232-miss thornton} ’s question . “_[2600-they] [She]_{1891-that girl} ’d have been safe enough , [miss]_5091-miss , if [she]_{1891-that girl} ’d stayed in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} , or come up to [us]_2604-us ; [we]_2604-us were in [the front garret]_{2605-the front garret} , and could see it all , out of harm ’s way . ” “_[2600-they] Where was [she]_{1891-that girl} then ? ” said [Fanny]_218-fanny , drawing nearer by slow degrees , as [she]_218-fanny became accustomed to the sight of [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s pale face . “_[2600-they] Just before the front door — with [master]_5403-master ! ” said [Jane]_306-jane , significantly . “_[2600-they] With [John]_262-boucher ! with [[my]_0-i brother]_{2423-my brother} ! How did [she]_{1891-that girl} get [there]_457-there ? ” “_{[1891-that girl]} Nay , [miss]_5091-miss , that ’s not for [me]_0-i to say , ” answered [Jane]_306-jane , with a slight toss of [her]_306-jane head . “_[160-sarah] [Sarah]_160-sarah did — — ” “_[160-sarah] [Sarah]_160-sarah what ? ” said [Fanny]_218-fanny , with impatient curiosity . [Jane]_306-jane resumed [her]_306-jane bathing , as if what [Sarah]_160-sarah did or said was not exactly the thing [she]_306-jane liked to repeat . “_[160-sarah] [Sarah]_160-sarah what ? ” asked [Fanny]_218-fanny , sharply . “_[160-sarah] Do n’t speak in these half sentences , or [I]_0-i ca n’t understand [you]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] Well , [miss]_5091-miss , since [you]_5091-miss will have it — [Sarah]_160-sarah , [you]_5091-miss see , was in the best place for seeing , being at the right - hand window ; and [she]_160-sarah says , and said at the very time too , that [she]_160-sarah saw [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} with [her]_160-sarah arms about [master]_5403-master ’s neck , hugging [him]_5403-master before [all the people]_{2612-all the people} . ” “_[160-sarah] [I]_0-i do n’t believe it , ” said [Fanny]_218-fanny . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i know [she]_160-sarah cares for [[my]_0-i brother]_{2423-my brother} ; [any one]_{483-any one} can see that ; and [I]_0-i dare say , [she]_160-sarah ’d give [her]_160-sarah eyes if [he]_5403-master ’d marry her,—which [he]_5403-master never will , [I]_0-i can tell [her]_160-sarah . But [I]_0-i do n’t believe [she]_160-sarah ’d be so bold and forward as to put [her]_160-sarah arms round [his]_5403-master neck . ” “_[160-sarah] [Poor young lady]_{1968-poor young lady} ! [she]_160-sarah ’s paid for it dearly if [she]_160-sarah did . It ’s [my]_0-i belief , that the blow has given [her]_160-sarah such an ascendancy of blood to the head as [she]_160-sarah ’ll never get the better from . [She]_160-sarah looks like a corpse now . ” “_[160-sarah] Oh , [I]_0-i wish [mamma]_5139-mamma would come ! ” said [Fanny]_218-fanny , wringing [her]_218-fanny hands . “_[5139-mamma] [I]_0-i never was in [the room]_{567-the room} with [a dead person]_{2618-a dead person} before . ” “_[5139-mamma] Stay , [miss]_5091-miss ! [She]_160-sarah ’s not dead : [her]_160-sarah eye - lids are quivering , and here ’s wet tears a - coming down [her]_160-sarah cheeks . Speak to [her]_160-sarah , [Miss Fanny]_218-fanny ! ” “_[218-fanny] Are [you]_0-i better now ? ” asked [Fanny]_218-fanny , in a quavering voice . No answer ; no sign of recognition ; but a faint pink colour returned to [her]_160-sarah lips , although the rest of [her]_160-sarah face was ashen pale . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} came hurriedly in , with [the nearest surgeon [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} could find]_{6554-the nearest surgeon she could find} . “_[160-sarah] How is [she]_160-sarah ? Are [you]_0-i better , [[my]_0-i dear]_{5418-my dear} ? ” as [Margaret]_123-margaret opened [her]_123-margaret filmy eyes , and gazed dreamily at [her]_123-margaret . “_[160-sarah] Here is [Mr. Lowe]_{311-mr. lowe} come to see [you]_0-i . ” [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} spoke loudly and distinctly , as to [a deaf person]_{6555-a deaf person} . [Margaret]_123-margaret tried to rise , and drew [her]_123-margaret ruffled , luxuriant hair instinctively over the cut . “_{[311-mr. lowe]} [I]_0-i am better now , ” said [she]_123-margaret , in a very low , faint voice . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i was a little sick . ” [She]_123-margaret let [him]_{311-mr. lowe} take [her]_123-margaret hand and feel [her]_123-margaret pulse . The bright colour came for a moment into [her]_123-margaret face , when [he]_{311-mr. lowe} asked to examine the wound in [her]_123-margaret forehead ; and [she]_123-margaret glanced up at [Jane]_306-jane , as if shrinking from [her]_123-margaret inspection more than from [the doctor]_{6023-the doctor} ’s . “_[0-i] It is not much , [I]_0-i think . [I]_0-i am better now . [I]_0-i must go [home]_510-home . ” “_[0-i] Not until [I]_0-i have applied some strips of plaster , and [you]_0-i have rested a little . ” [She]_123-margaret sat down hastily , without another word , and allowed it to be bound up . “_[0-i] Now , if [you]_0-i please , ” said [she]_123-margaret , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i must go . [Mamma]_163-mamma will not see it , [I]_0-i think . It is under the hair , is it not ? ” “_[163-mamma] Quite ; [no one]_{535-no one} could tell . ” “_[163-mamma] But [you]_0-i must not go , ” said [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , impatiently . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i are not fit to go . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i must , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , decidedly . “_[0-i] Think of [mamma]_5139-mamma . If [they]_2624-they should hear — — Besides , [I]_0-i must go , ” said [she]_123-margaret , vehemently . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i can not stay [here]_5144-here . May [I]_0-i ask for [a cab]_{5881-a cab} ? ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i are quite flushed and feverish , ” observed [Mr. Lowe]_{311-mr. lowe} . “_[0-i] It is only with being [here]_5144-here , when [I]_0-i do so want to go . The air — getting away , would do [me]_0-i more good than anything , ” pleaded [she]_123-margaret . “_[5139-mamma] [I]_0-i really believe it is as [she]_5139-mamma says , ” [Mr. Lowe]_{311-mr. lowe} replied . “_[5139-mamma] If [[her]_5139-mamma mother]_{469-her mother} is so ill as [you]_0-i told [me]_0-i on the way [here]_5144-here , it may be very serious if [she]_{469-her mother} hears of this riot , and does not see [[her]_{469-her mother} daughter]_{480-her daughter} back at the time [she]_{469-her mother} expects . The injury is not deep . [I]_0-i will fetch [a cab]_{5881-a cab} , if [[your]_0-i servants]_{1719-your servants} are still afraid to go out . ” “_[0-i] Oh , thank [you]_0-i ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[0-i] It will do [me]_0-i more good than anything . It is the air of [this room]_{2633-this room} that makes [me]_0-i feel so miserable . ” [She]_123-margaret leant back on the sofa , and closed [her]_123-margaret eyes . [Fanny]_218-fanny beckoned [[her]_218-fanny mother]_{469-her mother} out of [the room]_{567-the room} , and told [her]_{469-her mother} something that made [her]_{469-her mother} equally anxious with [Margaret]_123-margaret for the departure of [the latter]_{947-the latter} . Not that [she]_{469-her mother} fully believed [Fanny]_218-fanny ’s statement ; but [she]_{469-her mother} credited enough to make [her]_{469-her mother} manner to [Margaret]_123-margaret appear very much constrained , at wishing [her]_{469-her mother} good - bye . [Mr. Lowe]_{311-mr. lowe} returned in [the cab]_{5491-the cab} . “_[0-i] If [you]_0-i will allow [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i will see [you]_0-i [home]_510-home , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . [The streets]_{1065-the streets} are not very quiet yet . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s thoughts were quite alive enough to the present to make [her]_123-margaret desirous of getting rid of both [Mr. Lowe]_{311-mr. lowe} and [the cab]_{5491-the cab} before [she]_123-margaret reached [Crampton Crescent]_{82-crampton crescent} , for fear of alarming [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and [mother]_445-mother . Beyond that one aim [she]_123-margaret would not look . That ugly dream of insolent words spoken about [herself]_123-margaret , could never be forgotten — but could be put aside till [she]_123-margaret was stronger — for , oh ! [she]_123-margaret was very weak ; and [her]_123-margaret mind sought for some present fact to steady itself upon , and keep [it]_6564-it from utterly losing consciousness in another hideous , sickly swoon . CHAPTER XXIII . [MISTAKES]_312-mistakes . “_{[5657-his mother]} Which when [[his]_2636-his mother]_{5657-his mother} saw , [she]_{5657-his mother} in [her]_{5657-his mother} mind Was troubled sore , [he]_2636-his wist well what to ween . ” [SPENSER]_313-spenser . [Margaret]_123-margaret had not been gone five minutes when [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} came in , [his]_0-i face all a - glow . “_{[5657-his mother]} [I]_0-i could not come sooner : [the superintendent]_{2638-the superintendent} would — — Where is [she]_{5657-his mother} ? ” [He]_0-i looked round [the dining - room]_{458-the dining - room} , and then almost fiercely at [[his]_0-i mother]_{5657-his mother} , who was quietly re - arranging the disturbed furniture , and did not instantly reply . “_{[2638-the superintendent]} Where is [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ? ” asked [he]_0-i again . “_{[187-miss hale]} Gone [home]_510-home , ” said [she]_{5657-his mother} , rather shortly . “_{[187-miss hale]} Gone [home]_510-home ! ” “_{[2638-the superintendent]} Yes . [She]_{5657-his mother} was a great deal better . Indeed , [I]_0-i do n’t believe it was so very much of a hurt ; only [some people]_{5232-some people} faint at the least thing . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sorry [she]_{5657-his mother} has gone [home]_510-home , ” said [he]_0-i , walking uneasily about . “_{[5657-his mother]} [She]_{5657-his mother} could not have been fit for it . ” “_{[5657-his mother]} [She]_{5657-his mother} said [she]_{5657-his mother} was ; and [Mr. Lowe]_{311-mr. lowe} said [she]_{5657-his mother} was . [I]_0-i went for [him]_{311-mr. lowe} [myself]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] Thank [you]_{5657-his mother} , [mother]_445-mother . ” [He]_0-i stopped , and partly held out [his]_0-i hand to give [her]_{5657-his mother} a grateful shake . But [she]_{5657-his mother} did not notice the movement . “_[445-mother] What have [you]_0-i done with [[your]_0-i Irish people]_{2569-your irish people} ? ” “_[0-i] Sent to [the Dragon]_{2645-the dragon} , for a good meal for [them]_{2569-your irish people} , poor wretches . And then , luckily , [I]_0-i caught [Father Grady]_314-father , and [I]_0-i ’ve asked [him]_314-father in to speak to [them]_{2569-your irish people} , and dissuade [them]_{2569-your irish people} from going off in a body . How did [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} go [home]_510-home ? [I]_0-i ’m sure [she]_{187-miss hale} could not walk . ” “_{[187-miss hale]} [She]_{187-miss hale} had [a cab]_{5881-a cab} . Everything was done properly , even to the paying . Let [us]_2648-us talk of something else . [She]_{187-miss hale} has caused disturbance enough . ” “_{[187-miss hale]} [I]_0-i do n’t know where [I]_0-i should have been but for [her]_{187-miss hale} . ” “_{[187-miss hale]} Are [you]_0-i become so helpless as to have to be defended by [a girl]_{5377-a girl} ? ” asked [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} scornfully . [He]_0-i reddened . “_{[2650-not many girls]} [Not many girls]_{2650-not many girls} would have taken the blows on [herself]_{187-miss hale} which were meant for me;—meant with right down goodwill , too . ” “_{[2651-a girl in love]} [A girl in love]_{2651-a girl in love} will do a good deal , ” replied [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , shortly . “_[445-mother] [Mother]_445-mother ! ” [He]_0-i made a step forwards ; stood still ; heaved with passion . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} was a little startled at the evident force [he]_0-i used to keep [himself]_0-i calm . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} was not sure of the nature of the emotions [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} had provoked . It was only [their]_6567-their violence that was clear . Was it anger ? [His]_0-i eyes glowed , [his]_0-i figure was dilated , [his]_0-i breath came thick and fast . It was a mixture of joy , of anger , of pride , of glad surprise , of panting doubt ; but [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} could not read it . Still it made [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} uneasy,—as the presence of all strong feeling , of which the cause is not fully understood or sympathised in , always has this effect . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} went to the side - board , opened a drawer , and took out a duster , which [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} kept there for any occasional purpose . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} had seen a drop of eau de Cologne on the polished arm of the sofa , and instinctively sought to wipe it off . But [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} kept [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} back turned to [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} much longer than was necessary ; and when [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} spoke , [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} voice seemed unusual and constrained . “_[445-mother] [You]_2653-you have taken some steps about [the rioters]_{2654-the rioters} , [I]_0-i suppose ? [You]_2653-you do n’t apprehend anymore violence , do [you]_2653-you ? Where were [the police]_{2580-the police} ? Never at hand when [they]_{2580-the police} ’re wanted ! ” “_{[2580-the police]} On the contrary , [I]_0-i saw three or four of [them]_{2580-the police} , when the gates gave way , struggling and beating about in fine fashion ; and more came running up just when [the yard]_{6125-the yard} was clearing . [I]_0-i might have given [some of [the fellows in charge]_{2658-the fellows in charge}]_{2657-some of the fellows in charge} then , if [I]_0-i had had [my]_0-i wits about [me]_0-i . But there will be no difficulty , plenty of [people]_617-people can identify [them]_{2580-the police} . ” “_[617-people] But wo n’t [they]_{2580-the police} come back to - night ? ” “_{[2580-the police]} [I]_0-i ’m going to see about [a sufficient guard for [the premises]_{2661-the premises}]_{2660-a sufficient guard for the premises} . [I]_0-i have appointed to meet [Captain Hanbury]_{315-captain hanbury} in half an hour at [the station]_{1056-the station} . ” “_{[315-captain hanbury]} [You]_0-i must have some tea first . ” “_[0-i] Tea ! Yes , [I]_0-i suppose [I]_0-i must . It ’s half - past six , and [I]_0-i may be out for some time . Do n’t sit up for [me]_0-i , [mother]_445-mother . ” “_[445-mother] [You]_0-i expect [me]_0-i to go to bed before [I]_0-i have seen [you]_0-i safe , do [you]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] Well , perhaps not . ” [He]_0-i hesitated for a moment . “_[0-i] But if [I]_0-i ’ve time , [I]_0-i shall go round by [Crampton]_41-crampton , after [I]_0-i ’ve arranged with [the police]_{2580-the police} and seen [Hamper]_281-hamper and [Clarkson]_316-clarkson . ” [Their]_6569-their eyes met ; [they]_6569-their looked at [each other]_{751-each other} intently for a minute . Then [she]_{187-miss hale} asked : “_{[316-clarkson]} Why are [you]_0-i going round by [Crampton]_41-crampton ? ” “_[0-i] To ask after [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will send . [Williams]_307-williams must take [the water - bed [she]_{187-miss hale} came to ask for]_{2665-the water - bed she came to ask for} . [He]_307-williams shall inquire how [she]_{187-miss hale} is . ” “_{[307-williams]} [I]_0-i must go [myself]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] Not merely to ask how [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} is ? ” “_{[187-miss hale]} No , not merely for that . [I]_0-i want to thank [her]_{187-miss hale} for the way in which [she]_{187-miss hale} stood between [me]_0-i and [the mob]_{2583-the mob} . ” “_{[187-miss hale]} What made [you]_0-i go down at all ? It was putting [your]_0-i head into the lion ’s mouth ! ” [He]_0-i glanced sharply at [her]_{187-miss hale} ; saw that [she]_{187-miss hale} did not know what had passed between [him]_0-i and [Margaret]_123-margaret in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} : and replied by another question : “_{[187-miss hale]} Shall [you]_0-i be afraid to be left without [me]_0-i , until [I]_0-i can get [some of [the police]_{2580-the police}]_{2667-some of the police} ; or had [we]_2669-we better send [Williams]_307-williams for [them]_{2667-some of the police} now , and [they]_{2667-some of the police} could be here by the time [we]_2669-we have done tea ? There ’s no time to be lost . [I]_0-i must be off in a quarter of an hour . ” [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} left [the room]_{567-the room} . [[Her]_{216-mrs. thornton} servants]_{5853-her servants} wondered at [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} directions , usually so sharply - cut and decided , now confused and uncertain . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} remained in [the dining - room]_{458-the dining - room} , trying to think of the business [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had to do at [the police - office]_{6575-the police - office} , and in reality thinking of [Margaret]_123-margaret . Everything seemed dim and vague beyond — behind — besides the touch of [her]_123-margaret arms round [his]_{179-mr. thornton} neck — the soft clinging which made the dark colour come and go in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} cheek as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} thought of it . The tea would have been very silent , but for [Fanny]_218-fanny ’s perpetual description of [her]_218-fanny own feelings ; how [she]_218-fanny had been alarmed — and then thought they were gone — and then felt sick and faint and trembling in every limb . “_[0-i] There , that ’s enough , ” said [[her]_218-fanny brother]_{1589-her brother} , rising from the table . “_[0-i] The reality was enough for [me]_0-i . ” [He]_{1589-her brother} was going to leave [the room]_{567-the room} , when [[his]_{1589-her brother} mother]_{5657-his mother} stopped [him]_{1589-her brother} with [her]_{5657-his mother} hand upon [his]_{1589-her brother} arm . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i will come back here before [you]_0-i go to [the Hales]_{197-the hales} ’ , ” said [she]_{5657-his mother} , in a low , anxious voice . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i know what [I]_0-i know , ” said [Fanny]_218-fanny to [herself]_218-fanny . “_[0-i] Why ? Will it be too late to disturb [them]_2670-them ? ” “_{[262-boucher]} [John]_262-boucher , come back to [me]_0-i for this one evening . It will be late for [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . But that is not it . To - morrow , [you]_262-boucher will — — Come back to - night , [John]_262-boucher ! ” [She]_{5657-his mother} had seldom pleaded with [[her]_{5657-his mother} son]_{1400-her son} at all — [she]_{5657-his mother} was too proud for that ; but [she]_{5657-his mother} had never pleaded in vain . “_{[262-boucher]} [I]_0-i will return straight here after [I]_0-i have done [my]_0-i business . [You]_262-boucher will be sure to enquire after them?—after [her]_{142-mrs. hale} ? ” [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} was by no means [a talkative companion to [Fanny]_218-fanny]_{6580-a talkative companion to fanny} , nor yet a good listener while [[her]_{5657-his mother} son]_{1400-her son} was absent . But on [his]_{1400-her son} return , [her]_{5657-his mother} eyes and ears were keen to see and to listen to all the details which [he]_{1400-her son} could give , as to the steps [he]_{1400-her son} had taken to secure [himself]_{1400-her son} , and those whom [he]_{1400-her son} chose to employ , from any repetition of the day ’s outrages . [He]_{1400-her son} clearly saw [his]_{1400-her son} object . Punishment and suffering were the natural consequences to [those who had taken part in the riot]_{6582-those who had taken part in the riot} . All that was necessary , in order that property should be protected , and that the will of [the proprietor]_{6583-the proprietor} might cut to [his]_{1400-her son} end , clean and sharp as a sword . “_[445-mother] [Mother]_445-mother ! [You]_262-boucher know what [I]_0-i have got to say to [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , to - morrow ? ” The question came upon [her]_{5657-his mother} suddenly , during a pause in which [she]_{5657-his mother} , at least , had forgotten [Margaret]_123-margaret . [She]_{5657-his mother} looked up at [him]_0-i . “_[0-i] Yes ! [I]_0-i do . [You]_0-i can hardly do otherwise . ” “_[0-i] Do otherwise ! [I]_0-i do n’t understand [you]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i mean that , after allowing [her]_{187-miss hale} feelings so to overcome [her]_{187-miss hale} , [I]_0-i consider [you]_0-i bound in honour — ” “_[0-i] Bound in honour , ” said [he]_0-i scornfully . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m afraid honour has nothing to do with it . ‘ [Her]_{187-miss hale} feelings overcome [her]_{187-miss hale} ! ’ What feelings do [you]_0-i mean ? ” “_[0-i] Nay , [John]_262-boucher , there is no need to be angry . Did [she]_{187-miss hale} not rush down and cling to [you]_262-boucher to save [you]_262-boucher from danger ? ” “_{[187-miss hale]} [She]_{187-miss hale} did ! ” said [he]_0-i . “_{[187-miss hale]} But , [mother]_445-mother , ” continued [he]_0-i , stopping short in [his]_0-i walk right in front of [her]_445-mother . “_[445-mother] [I]_0-i dare not hope . [I]_0-i never was faint - hearted before ; but [I]_0-i can not believe [such a creature]_{2673-such a creature} cares for [me]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] Do n’t be foolish , [John]_262-boucher . [Such a creature]_{2673-such a creature} ! Why , [she]_{187-miss hale} might be [[a duke]_{2675-a duke} ’s daughter]_{2676-a duke ’s daughter} , to hear [you]_262-boucher speak . And what proof more would [you]_262-boucher have , [I]_0-i wonder , of [her]_{187-miss hale} caring for [you]_262-boucher ? [I]_0-i can believe [she]_{187-miss hale} has had a struggle with [her]_{187-miss hale} aristocratic way of viewing things ; but [I]_0-i like [her]_{187-miss hale} the better for seeing clearly at last . It is a good deal for [me]_0-i to say , ” said [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , smiling slowly , while the tears stood in [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} eyes ; “_[0-i] for after to - night , [I]_0-i stand second . It was to have [you]_262-boucher to [myself]_0-i , all to [myself]_0-i , a few hours longer , that [I]_0-i begged [you]_262-boucher not to go till to - morrow . ” “_[0-i] [Dearest mother]_{2677-dearest mother} ! ” ( Still love is selfish , and in an instant [he]_0-i reverted to [his]_0-i own hopes and fears in a way that drew the cold creeping shadow over [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s heart . ) “_[0-i] But [I]_0-i know [she]_{187-miss hale} does not care for [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i shall put [myself]_0-i at [her]_{187-miss hale} feet — [I]_0-i must . If it were but one chance in a thousand — or a million — [I]_0-i should do it . ” “_[0-i] Do n’t fear ! ” said [[his]_0-i mother]_{5657-his mother} , crushing down [her]_{5657-his mother} own personal mortification at the little notice [he]_0-i had taken of the rare ebullition of [her]_{5657-his mother} maternal feelings — of the pang of jealousy that betrayed the intensity of [her]_{5657-his mother} disregarded love . “_[0-i] Do n’t be afraid , ” [she]_{5657-his mother} said , coldly . “_[0-i] As far as love may go [she]_{187-miss hale} may be worthy of [you]_0-i . It must have taken a good deal to overcome [her]_{187-miss hale} pride . Do n’t be afraid , [John]_262-boucher , ” said [she]_{187-miss hale} , kissing [him]_262-boucher , as [she]_{187-miss hale} wished [him]_262-boucher good - night . And [she]_{187-miss hale} went slowly and majestically out of [the room]_{567-the room} . But when [she]_{187-miss hale} got into [her]_{187-miss hale} own , [she]_{187-miss hale} locked the door , and sate down to cry unwonted tears . * * * * * [Margaret]_123-margaret entered [the room]_{567-the room} ( where [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and [mother]_445-mother still sat , holding low conversation together ) , looking very pale and white . [She]_123-margaret came close up to [them]_6589-them before [she]_123-margaret could trust [herself]_123-margaret to speak . “_{[262-boucher]} [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} will send the water - bed , [mamma]_5139-mamma . ” “_{[216-mrs. thornton]} [Dear]_5155-dear , how tired [you]_5155-dear look ! Is it very hot , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ” “_{[123-margaret]} Very hot , and [the streets]_{1065-the streets} are rather rough with the strike . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s colour came back vivid and bright as ever ; but it faded away instantly . “_{[123-margaret]} Here has been a message from [Bessy Higgins]_204-bessy , asking [you]_5155-dear to go to [her]_204-bessy , ” said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . “_[204-bessy] But [I]_0-i ’m sure [you]_5155-dear look too tired . ” “_[0-i] Yes ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am tired , [I]_0-i can not go . ” [She]_123-margaret was very silent and trembling while [she]_123-margaret made tea . [She]_123-margaret was thankful to see [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} so much occupied with [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} as not to notice [her]_123-margaret looks . Even after [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} went to bed , [he]_{444-her father} was not content to be absent from [her]_123-margaret , but undertook to read [her]_123-margaret to sleep . [Margaret]_123-margaret was alone . “_[0-i] Now [I]_0-i will think of it — now [I]_0-i will remember it all . [I]_0-i could not before — [I]_0-i dared not . ” [She]_123-margaret sat still in [her]_123-margaret chair , [her]_123-margaret hands clasped on [her]_123-margaret knees , [her]_123-margaret lips compressed , [her]_123-margaret eyes fixed as [one who sees a vision]_{6593-one who sees a vision} . [She]_123-margaret drew a deep breath . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i , who hate scenes — [I]_0-i , who have despised [people for showing emotion]_{2681-people for showing emotion} — who have thought [them]_{2681-people for showing emotion} wanting in self - control — [I]_0-i went down and must needs throw [myself]_0-i into the melée , like [a romantic fool]_{2682-a romantic fool} ! Did [I]_0-i do any good ? [They]_{2681-people for showing emotion} would have gone away without [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i dare say . ” But this was overleaping the rational conclusion,—as in an instant [her]_123-margaret well - poised judgment felt . “_[0-i] No , perhaps [they]_{2681-people for showing emotion} would not . [I]_0-i did some good . But what possessed [me]_0-i to defend [that man]_{5543-that man} as if [he]_{5543-that man} were [a helpless child]_{2684-a helpless child} ! Ah ! ” said [she]_123-margaret , clenching [her]_123-margaret hands together , “_{[2685-those people]} it is no wonder [those people]_{2685-those people} thought [I]_0-i was in love with [him]_{5543-that man} , after disgracing [myself]_0-i in that way . [I]_0-i in love — and with [him]_{5543-that man} too ! ” [Her]_123-margaret pale cheeks suddenly became one flame of fire ; and [she]_123-margaret covered [her]_123-margaret face with [her]_123-margaret hands . When [she]_123-margaret took them away , [her]_123-margaret palms were wet with scalding tears . “_[0-i] Oh how low [I]_0-i am fallen that [they]_{2685-those people} should say that of [me]_0-i ! [I]_0-i could not have been so brave for [any one else]_{5225-any one else} , just because [he]_{5543-that man} was so utterly indifferent to [me]_0-i — if , indeed , [I]_0-i do not positively dislike [him]_{5543-that man} . It made [me]_0-i the more anxious that there should be fair play on each side ; and [I]_0-i could see what fair play was . It was not fair , ” said [she]_6594-she vehemently , “_{[2523-the soldiers]} that [he]_{5543-that man} should stand there — sheltered , awaiting [the soldiers]_{2523-the soldiers} , who might catch those poor maddened creatures as in a trap — without an effort on [his]_{5543-that man} part , to bring [them]_{2523-the soldiers} to reason . And it was worse than unfair for [them]_{2523-the soldiers} to set on [him]_{5543-that man} as [they]_{2523-the soldiers} threatened . [I]_0-i would do it again , let who will say what [they]_{2685-those people} like of [me]_0-i . If [I]_0-i saved one blow , one cruel , angry action that might otherwise have been committed , [I]_0-i did [a woman]_{1521-a woman} ’s work . Let [them]_{2523-the soldiers} insult [my]_0-i maiden pride as [they]_{2523-the soldiers} will — [I]_0-i walk pure before [God]_174-god ! ” [She]_123-margaret looked up , and a noble peace seemed to descend and calm [her]_123-margaret face , till it was “_[0-i] stiller than chiselled marble . ” [Dixon]_186-dixon came in : “_[0-i] If [you]_2689-you please , [Miss Margaret]_123-margaret , here ’s the water - bed from [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s . It ’s too late for to - night , [I]_0-i ’m afraid , for [missus]_5410-missus is nearly asleep : but it will do nicely for to - morrow . ” “_{[5410-missus]} Very , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[2689-you] [You]_2689-you must send [our]_2691-our best thanks . ” [Dixon]_186-dixon left [the room]_{567-the room} for a moment . “_[2689-you] If [you]_2689-you please , [Miss Margaret]_123-margaret , [he]_5410-missus says [he]_5410-missus ’s to ask particular how [you]_2689-you are . [I]_0-i think [he]_5410-missus must mean [missus]_5410-missus ; but [he]_5410-missus says [his]_5410-missus last words were , to ask how [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} was . ” “_[0-i] [Me]_0-i ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , drawing [herself]_123-margaret up . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am quite well . Tell [him]_5410-missus [I]_0-i am perfectly well . ” But [her]_123-margaret complexion was as deadly white as [her]_123-margaret handkerchief ; and [her]_123-margaret head ached intensely . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} now came in . [He]_{134-mr. hale} had left [[his]_{134-mr. hale} sleeping wife]_{6596-his sleeping wife} ; and wanted , as [Margaret]_123-margaret saw , to be amused and interested by something that [she]_123-margaret was to tell [him]_{134-mr. hale} . With sweet patience did [she]_123-margaret bear [her]_123-margaret pain , without a word of complaint ; and rummaged up numberless small subjects for conversation — all except the riot , and that [she]_123-margaret never named once . It turned [her]_123-margaret sick to think of it . “_{[5410-missus]} Good - night , [Margaret]_123-margaret . [I]_0-i have every chance of a good night [myself]_0-i , and [you]_123-margaret are looking very pale with [your]_123-margaret watching . [I]_0-i shall call [Dixon]_186-dixon if [[your]_123-margaret mother]_{5280-your mother} needs anything . Do [you]_123-margaret go to bed and sleep like a top ; for [I]_0-i ’m sure [you]_123-margaret need it , [poor child]_{5085-poor child} ! ” “_[0-i] Good - night , [papa]_528-papa ! ” [She]_123-margaret let [her]_123-margaret colour go — the false smile fade away — the eyes grow dull with heavy pain . [She]_123-margaret released [her]_123-margaret strong will from its laborious task . Till morning [she]_123-margaret might feel ill and weary . [She]_123-margaret lay down and never stirred . To move hand or foot , or even so much as one finger , would have been beyond the powers of either volition or motion . [She]_123-margaret was so tired , so stunned , that [she]_123-margaret thought [she]_123-margaret never slept at all ; [her]_123-margaret feverish thoughts passed and repassed the boundary between sleeping and waking , and kept [their]_6597-their own miserable identity . [She]_123-margaret could not be alone , prostrate , powerless as [she]_123-margaret was,—a cloud of faces looked up at [her]_123-margaret , giving [her]_123-margaret no idea of fierce vivid anger , or of personal danger , but a deep sense of shame that [she]_123-margaret should thus be the object of universal regard — a sense of shame so acute that it seemed as if [she]_123-margaret would fain have burrowed into the earth to hide [herself]_123-margaret , and yet [she]_123-margaret could not escape out of that unwinking glare of many eyes . CHAPTER XXIV . [MISTAKES CLEARED UP]_312-mistakes . “_[528-papa] [Your]_2696-your beauty was the first that won the place And scal’d the walls of [my]_0-i undaunted heart , Which , captive now , pines in a caitive case , Unkindly met with rigour for [desert]_2697-desert : — Yet not the less [[your]_2696-your servant]_{2698-your servant} shall abide , In spite of rude repulse or silent pride . ” [WILLIAM FOWLER]_{317-william fowler} . The next morning , [Margaret]_123-margaret dragged [herself]_123-margaret up , thankful that the night was over,—unrefreshed , yet rested . All had gone well through [the house]_{460-the house} ; [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} had only wakened once . A little breeze was stirring in the hot air , and though there were no trees to show the playful tossing movement caused by the wind among the leaves , [Margaret]_123-margaret knew how , somewhere or another , by wayside , in copses , or in [thick green woods]_{6600-thick green woods} , there was a pleasant , murmuring dancing sound,—a rushing and falling noise , the very thought of which was an echo of distinct gladness in [her]_123-margaret heart . [She]_123-margaret sat at [her]_123-margaret work in [[Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s room]_{6601-mrs. hale ’s room} . As soon as that forenoon slumber was over , [she]_123-margaret would help [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} to dress ; after dinner , [she]_123-margaret would go and see [Bessy Higgins]_204-bessy . [She]_123-margaret would banish all recollection of [the Thornton family]_{6603-the thornton family} — no need to think of [them]_{6603-the thornton family} till [they]_{6603-the thornton family} absolutely stood before [her]_123-margaret in flesh and blood . But , of course , the effort not to think of [them]_{6603-the thornton family} brought [them]_{6603-the thornton family} only the more strongly before [her]_123-margaret ; and from time to time , the hot flush came over [her]_123-margaret pale face sweeping it into colour , as a sunbeam from between watery clouds comes swiftly moving over [the sea]_{5960-the sea} . [Dixon]_186-dixon opened the door very softly , and stole on tiptoe up to [Margaret]_123-margaret , sitting by the shaded window . “_{[2698-your servant]} [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [Miss Margaret]_123-margaret . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} is in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret dropped [her]_123-margaret sewing . “_{[179-mr. thornton]} Did [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ask for [me]_0-i ? Is n’t [papa]_528-papa come in ? ” “_[528-papa] [He]_{179-mr. thornton} asked for [you]_123-margaret , [miss]_5091-miss ; and [master]_5403-master is out . ” “_{[5403-master]} Very well , [I]_0-i will come , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , quietly . But [she]_123-margaret lingered strangely . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} stood by one of the windows , with [his]_{179-mr. thornton} back to the door apparently absorbed in watching something in [the street]_{1105-the street} . But , in truth , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was afraid of [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} . [His]_{179-mr. thornton} heart beat thick at the thought of [her]_5091-miss coming . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} could not forget the touch of [her]_5091-miss arms around [his]_{179-mr. thornton} neck , impatiently felt as it had been at the time ; but now the recollection of [her]_5091-miss clinging defence of [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , seemed to thrill [him]_{179-mr. thornton} through and through,—to melt away every resolution , all power of self - control , as if it were wax before a fire . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} dreaded lest [he]_{179-mr. thornton} should go forwards to meet [her]_5091-miss , with [his]_{179-mr. thornton} arms held out in mute entreaty that [she]_5091-miss would come and nestle there , as [she]_5091-miss had done , all unheeded , the day before , but never unheeded again . [His]_{179-mr. thornton} heart throbbed loud and quick . [Strong man]_{6606-strong man} as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} trembled at the anticipation of what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had to say , and how it might be received . [She]_5091-miss might droop , and flush , and flutter to [his]_{179-mr. thornton} arms , as to [her]_5091-miss natural home and resting - place . One moment [he]_{179-mr. thornton} glowed with impatience at the thought that [she]_5091-miss might do this,—the next [he]_{179-mr. thornton} feared a passionate rejection , the idea of which withered up [his]_{179-mr. thornton} future with so deadly a blight that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} refused to think of it . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was startled by the sense of the presence of [some one else]_{6085-some one else} in [the room]_{567-the room} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} turned round . [She]_5091-miss had come in so gently , that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had never heard [her]_5091-miss ; the street noises had been more distinct to [his]_{179-mr. thornton} inattentive ear than [her]_5091-miss slow movements , in [her]_5091-miss soft muslin gown . [She]_5091-miss stood by the table , not offering to sit down . [Her]_5091-miss eyelids were dropped half over [her]_5091-miss eyes ; [her]_5091-miss teeth were shut , not compressed ; [her]_5091-miss lips were just parted over them , allowing the white line to be seen between their curve . [Her]_5091-miss slow deep breathings dilated [her]_5091-miss chin and beautiful nostrils ; it was the only motion visible on [her]_5091-miss countenance . The fine - grained skin , the oval cheek , the rich outline of [her]_5091-miss mouth , its corners deep set in dimples,—were all wan and pale to - day ; the loss of their usual natural healthy colour being made more evident by the heavy shadow of the dark hair , brought down upon [her]_5091-miss temples , to hide all sign of the blow [she]_5091-miss had received . [Her]_5091-miss head , for all its drooping eyes , was thrown a little back , in the old proud attitude . [Her]_5091-miss long arms hung motionless by [her]_5091-miss sides . Altogether [she]_5091-miss looked like [some prisoner]_{6609-some prisoner} , falsely accused of a crime that [she]_5091-miss loathed and despised , and from which [she]_5091-miss was too indignant to justify [herself]_5091-miss . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} made a hasty step or two forwards ; recovered [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} , and went with quiet firmness to the door ( which [she]_5091-miss had left open ) , and shut it . Then [he]_{179-mr. thornton} came back , and stood opposite to [her]_5091-miss for a moment , receiving the general impression of [her]_5091-miss beautiful presence , before [he]_{179-mr. thornton} dared to disturb it , perhaps to repel it , by what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had to say . “_{[187-miss hale]} [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , [I]_0-i was very ungrateful yesterday — ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i had nothing to be grateful for , ” said [she]_5091-miss raising [her]_5091-miss eyes , and looking full and straight at [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i mean , [I]_0-i suppose , that [you]_0-i believe [you]_0-i ought to thank [me]_0-i for what [I]_0-i did . ” In spite of [herself]_5091-miss — in defiance of [her]_5091-miss anger — the thick blushes came all over [her]_5091-miss face , and burnt into [her]_5091-miss very eyes ; which fell not nevertheless from [their]_2705-their grave and steady look . “_[0-i] It was only a natural instinct ; [any woman]_{2703-any woman} would have done just the same . [We]_2704-we all feel the sanctity of [our]_2704-we sex as a high privilege when [we]_2704-we see danger . [I]_0-i ought rather , ” said [she]_5091-miss , hastily , “_[0-i] to apologise to [you]_0-i , for having said thoughtless words which sent [you]_0-i down into the danger . ” “_[0-i] It was not [your]_0-i words ; it was the truth [they]_2705-their conveyed , pungently as it was expressed . But [you]_0-i shall not drive [me]_0-i off upon that , and so escape the expression of [my]_0-i deep gratitude , [my]_0-i — ” [he]_0-i was on the verge now ; [he]_0-i would not speak in the haste of [his]_0-i hot passion ; [he]_0-i would weigh each word . [He]_0-i would ; and [his]_0-i will was triumphant . [He]_0-i stopped in mid career . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not try to escape from anything , ” said [she]_6610-she . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i simply say , that [you]_0-i owe [me]_0-i no gratitude ; and [I]_0-i may add , that any expression of it will be painful to [me]_0-i , because [I]_0-i do not feel that [I]_0-i deserve it . Still , if it will relieve [you]_0-i from even a fancied obligation , speak on . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not want to be relieved from any obligation , ” said [he]_0-i , goaded by [her]_6610-she calm manner . “_[0-i] Fancied , or not fancied — [I]_0-i question not [myself]_0-i to know which — [I]_0-i choose to believe that [I]_0-i owe [my]_0-i very life to [you]_2706-you — ay — smile , and think it an exaggeration if [you]_2706-you will . [I]_0-i believe it , because it adds a value to that life to think — oh , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ! ” continued [he]_0-i , lowering [his]_0-i voice to such a tender intensity of passion that [she]_{187-miss hale} shivered and trembled before [him]_0-i , “_{[187-miss hale]} to think circumstances so wrought , that whenever [I]_0-i exult in existence henceforward , [I]_0-i may say to [myself]_0-i , ‘ All this gladness in life , all honest pride in doing [my]_0-i work in [the world]_{5098-the world} , all this keen sense of being , [I]_0-i owe to [her]_2708-her ! ’ And it doubles the gladness , it makes the pride glow , it sharpens the sense of existence till [I]_0-i hardly know if it is pain or pleasure to think that [I]_0-i owe it to [one]_5094-one — nay , [you]_2706-you must , [you]_2706-you shall hear,”—said [he]_0-i , stepping forward with stern determination—“to_[2706-you] one whom [I]_0-i love , as [I]_0-i do not believe [man]_633-man ever loved [woman]_634-woman before . ” [He]_0-i held [her]_2706-you hand tight in [his]_0-i . [He]_0-i panted as [he]_0-i listened for what should come . [He]_0-i threw the hand away with indignation , as [he]_0-i heard [her]_2706-you icy tone ; for icy it was , though the words came faltering out , as if [she]_2706-you knew not where to find them . “_[2706-you] [Your]_2706-you way of speaking shocks [me]_0-i . It is blasphemous . [I]_0-i can not help it , if that is [my]_0-i first feeling . It might not be so , [I]_0-i dare say , if [I]_0-i understood the kind of feeling [you]_2706-you describe . [I]_0-i do not want to vex [you]_2706-you ; and besides , [we]_2712-we must speak gently , for [mamma]_5139-mamma is asleep ; but [your]_2706-you whole manner offends [me]_0-i — ” “_[2706-you] How ! ” exclaimed [he]_0-i . “_[2706-you] Offends [you]_2706-you ! [I]_0-i am indeed most unfortunate . ” “_[0-i] Yes ! ” said [she]_2706-you with recovered dignity . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do feel offended ; and , [I]_0-i think , justly . [You]_2706-you seem to fancy that [my]_0-i conduct of yesterday”—again the deep carnation blush , but this time with eyes kindling with indignation rather than shame—“was_[2706-you] a personal act between [you]_2706-you and [me]_0-i ; and that [you]_2706-you may come and thank [me]_0-i for it , instead of perceiving , as [a gentleman]_{5318-a gentleman} would — yes ! [a gentleman]_{5318-a gentleman} , ” [she]_2706-you repeated , in allusion to [their]_6611-their former conversation about that word , “_{[5318-a gentleman]} that [any woman]_{2703-any woman} , worthy of the name of [woman]_634-woman , would come forward to shield , with [her]_{2703-any woman} reverenced helplessness , [a man in danger from the violence of numbers]_{2718-a man in danger from the violence of numbers} . ” “_{[2703-any woman]} And [the gentleman thus rescued]_{2719-the gentleman thus rescued} is forbidden the relief of thanks ! ” [he]_2706-you broke in contemptuously . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am [a man]_{940-a man} . [I]_0-i claim the right of expressing [my]_0-i feelings . ” “_[0-i] And [I]_0-i yielded to the right ; simply saying that [you]_2706-you gave [me]_0-i pain by insisting upon it , ” [she]_2706-you replied , proudly . “_[2706-you] But [you]_2706-you seem to have imagined , that [I]_0-i was not merely guided by womanly instinct , but”—and here the passionate tears ( kept down for long — struggled with vehemently ) came up into [her]_2706-you eyes and choked [her]_2706-you voice—“but_[2706-you] that [I]_0-i was prompted by some particular feeling for [you]_2706-you — [you]_2706-you ! Why , there was not [a man]_{940-a man} — not [a poor desperate man in all that crowd]_{2722-a poor desperate man in all that crowd} — for whom [I]_0-i had not more sympathy — for whom [I]_0-i should not have done what little [I]_0-i could more heartily . ” “_[2706-you] [You]_2706-you may speak on , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . [I]_0-i am aware of these misplaced sympathies of [yours]_2706-you . [I]_0-i now believe that it was only [your]_2706-you innate sense of oppression—(yes ; [I]_0-i , though [a master]_{5725-a master} , may be oppressed)—that made [you]_2706-you act so nobly as [you]_2706-you did . [I]_0-i know [you]_2706-you despise [me]_0-i ; allow [me]_0-i to say , it is because [you]_2706-you do not understand [me]_0-i . ” “_[2706-you] [I]_0-i do not care to understand , ” [she]_{187-miss hale} replied , taking hold of the table to steady [herself]_{187-miss hale} ; for [she]_{187-miss hale} thought [him]_0-i cruel — as , indeed , [he]_0-i was — and [she]_{187-miss hale} was weak with [her]_{187-miss hale} indignation . “_[0-i] No , [I]_0-i see [you]_2706-you do not . [You]_2706-you are unfair and unjust . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret compressed [her]_{187-miss hale} lips . [She]_{187-miss hale} would not speak in answer to such accusations . But , for all that — for all [his]_0-i savage words , [he]_0-i could have thrown [himself]_0-i at [her]_{187-miss hale} feet , and kissed the hem of [her]_{187-miss hale} garment . [She]_{187-miss hale} did not speak ; [she]_{187-miss hale} did not move . The tears of wounded pride fell hot and fast . [He]_0-i waited awhile , longing for [her]_{187-miss hale} to say something , even a taunt , to which [he]_0-i might reply . But [she]_{187-miss hale} was silent . [He]_0-i took up [his]_0-i hat . “_[2706-you] One word more . [You]_2706-you look as if [you]_2706-you thought it tainted [you]_2706-you to be loved by [me]_0-i . [You]_2706-you can not avoid it . Nay , [I]_0-i , if [I]_0-i would , can not cleanse [you]_2706-you from it . But [I]_0-i would not if [I]_0-i could . [I]_0-i have never loved [any woman]_{2703-any woman} before : [my]_0-i life has been too busy , [my]_0-i thoughts too much absorbed with other things . Now [I]_0-i love , and will love . But do not be afraid of too much expression on [my]_0-i part . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am not afraid , ” [she]_2706-you replied , lifting [herself]_0-i straight up . “_[0-i] [No one]_{535-no one} yet has ever dared to be impertinent to [me]_0-i , and [no one]_{535-no one} ever shall . But , [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [you]_{179-mr. thornton} have been very kind to [[my]_0-i father]_{5535-my father} , ” said [she]_2706-you , changing [her]_2706-you whole tone and bearing to a most womanly softness . “_{[179-mr. thornton]} Do n’t let [us]_2728-us go on making [each other]_{751-each other} angry . Pray do n’t ! ” [He]_{179-mr. thornton} took no notice of [her]_2706-you words ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} occupied [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} in smoothing the nap of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} hat with [his]_{179-mr. thornton} coat - sleeve , for half a minute or so ; and then , rejecting [her]_2706-you offered hand , and making as if [he]_{179-mr. thornton} did not see [her]_2706-you grave look of regret , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} turned abruptly away , and left [the room]_{567-the room} . [Margaret]_123-margaret caught one glance at [his]_{179-mr. thornton} face before [he]_{179-mr. thornton} went . When [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was gone [she]_123-margaret thought [she]_123-margaret had seen the gleam of washed tears in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} eyes ; and that turned [her]_123-margaret proud dislike into something different and kinder , if nearly as painful — self - reproach for having caused such mortification to [any one]_{483-any one} . “_{[179-mr. thornton]} But how could [I]_0-i help it ? ” asked [she]_123-margaret of [herself]_123-margaret . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i never liked [him]_2730-him . [I]_0-i was civil ; but [I]_0-i took no trouble to conceal [my]_0-i indifference . Indeed , [I]_0-i never thought about [myself]_0-i or [him]_2730-him , so [my]_0-i manners must have shown the truth . All that yesterday , [he]_2730-him might mistake . But that is [his]_2730-him fault , not [mine]_0-i . [I]_0-i would do it again , if need were , though it does lead [me]_0-i into all this shame and trouble . ” CHAPTER XXV . [FREDERICK]_{159-frederick} . “_{[318-revenge]} [Revenge]_318-revenge may have [her]_2731-her own ; Roused discipline aloud proclaims [their]_2732-their cause , And injured navies urge [their]_2732-their broken laws . ” [BYRON]_319-byron . [Margaret]_123-margaret began to wonder whether all offers were as unexpected beforehand,—as distressing at the time of [their]_2732-their occurrence , as the two [she]_123-margaret had had . An involuntary comparison between [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} and [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} arose in [her]_123-margaret mind . [She]_123-margaret had been sorry , that an expression of any other feeling than friendship had been lured out by circumstances from [Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . That regret was the predominant feeling , on the first occasion of [her]_123-margaret receiving a proposal . [She]_123-margaret had not felt so stunned — so impressed as [she]_123-margaret did now , when echoes of [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s voice yet lingered about [the room]_{567-the room} . In [Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s case , [he]_{135-mr. lennox} seemed for a moment to have slid over the boundary between friendship and love ; and the instant afterwards , to regret it nearly as much as [she]_123-margaret did , although for different reasons . In [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s case , as far as [Margaret]_123-margaret knew , there was no intervening stage of friendship . [Their]_2732-their intercourse had been one continued series of opposition . [Their]_2732-their opinions clashed ; and indeed , [she]_123-margaret had never perceived that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had cared for [her]_123-margaret opinions , as belonging to [her]_123-margaret , [the individual]_{1776-the individual} . As far as [they]_2732-their defied [his]_{135-mr. lennox} rock - like power of character , [his]_{135-mr. lennox} passion - strength , [he]_{135-mr. lennox} seemed to throw [them]_2732-their off from [him]_{135-mr. lennox} with contempt , until [she]_123-margaret felt the weariness of the exertion of making useless protests ; and now , [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had come , in this strange wild passionate way , to make known [his]_{135-mr. lennox} love ! For , although at first it had struck [her]_123-margaret , that [his]_{135-mr. lennox} offer was forced and goaded out of [him]_{135-mr. lennox} by sharp compassion for the exposure [she]_123-margaret had made of herself,—which [he]_{135-mr. lennox} , like [others]_715-others , might misunderstand — yet , even before [he]_{135-mr. lennox} left the room,—and certainly not five minutes after , the clear conviction dawned upon [her]_123-margaret , shined bright upon [her]_123-margaret , that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} did love [her]_123-margaret ; that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had loved [her]_123-margaret ; that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} would love [her]_123-margaret . And [she]_123-margaret shrank and shuddered as under the fascination of some great power , repugnant to [her]_123-margaret whole previous life . [She]_123-margaret crept away , and hid from [his]_{135-mr. lennox} idea . But it was of no use . To parody a line out of [[Fairfax]_320-fairfax ’s [Tasso]_321-tasso]_{83-fairfax ’s tasso} — “_[2733-his] [His]_2733-his strong idea wandered through [her]_2733-his thought . ” [She]_123-margaret disliked [him]_{135-mr. lennox} the more for having mastered [her]_123-margaret inner will . How dared [he]_{135-mr. lennox} say that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} would love [her]_123-margaret still , even though [she]_123-margaret shook [him]_{135-mr. lennox} off with contempt ? [She]_123-margaret wished [she]_123-margaret had spoken more — stronger . Sharp , decisive speeches came thronging into [her]_123-margaret mind , now that it was too late to utter them . The deep impression made by the interview , was like that of a horror in a dream ; that will not leave [the room]_{567-the room} although [we]_6618-we waken up , and rub [our]_6618-we eyes , and force a stiff rigid smile upon [our]_6618-we lips . It is there — there , cowering and gibbering , with fixed ghastly eyes , in some corner of [the chamber]_{710-the chamber} , listening to hear whether [we]_6618-we dare to breathe of its presence to [any one]_{483-any one} . And [we]_6618-we dare not ; [poor cowards that [we]_6618-we are]_{6621-poor cowards that we are} ! And so [she]_123-margaret shuddered away from the threat of [his]_{135-mr. lennox} enduring love . What did [he]_{135-mr. lennox} mean ? Had [she]_123-margaret not the power to daunt [him]_{135-mr. lennox} ? [She]_123-margaret would see . It was more daring than became [a man]_{940-a man} to threaten [her]_123-margaret so . Did [he]_{135-mr. lennox} ground it upon the miserable yesterday ? If need were , [she]_123-margaret would do the same to - morrow,—by [a crippled beggar]_{6623-a crippled beggar} , willingly and gladly,—but by [him]_{135-mr. lennox} , [she]_123-margaret would do it , just as bravely , in spite of [his]_{135-mr. lennox} deductions , and the cold slime of [woman]_634-woman ’s impertinence . [She]_123-margaret did it because it was right , and simple , and true to save where [she]_123-margaret could save ; even to try to save . “_[2733-his] Fais ce que dois , advienne que pourra . ” Hitherto [she]_123-margaret had not stirred from where [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had left [her]_123-margaret ; no outward circumstances had roused [her]_123-margaret out of the trance of thought in which [she]_123-margaret had been plunged by [his]_{135-mr. lennox} last words , and by the look of [his]_{135-mr. lennox} deep intent passionate eyes , as their flames had made [her]_123-margaret own fall before them . [She]_123-margaret went to the window , and threw it open , to dispel the oppression which hung around [her]_123-margaret . Then [she]_123-margaret went and opened the door , with a sort of impetuous wish to shake off the recollection of the past hour , in the company of [others]_715-others , or in active exertion . But all was profoundly hushed in the noonday stillness of [a house]_{5428-a house} , where [an invalid]_{5893-an invalid} catches the unrefreshing sleep that is denied to the night - hours . [Margaret]_123-margaret would not be alone . What should [she]_123-margaret do ? “_[2733-his] Go and see [Bessy Higgins]_204-bessy , of course , ” thought [she]_123-margaret , as the recollection of the message sent the night before flashed into [her]_123-margaret mind . And away [she]_123-margaret went . When [she]_123-margaret got [there]_457-there , [she]_123-margaret found [Bessy]_204-bessy lying on the settle , moved close to the fire , though the day was sultry and oppressive . [She]_204-bessy was laid down quite flat , as if resting languidly after some paroxysm of pain . [Margaret]_123-margaret felt sure [she]_123-margaret ought to have the greater freedom of breathing which a more sitting posture would procure ; and , without a word , [she]_123-margaret raised [her]_123-margaret up , and so arranged the pillows , that [Bessy]_204-bessy was more at ease , though very languid . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought [I]_0-i should na ’ ha ’ seen [yo]_2734-yo ’ again , ” said [she]_123-margaret , at last , looking wistfully in [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s face . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m afraid [you]_2734-yo ’re much worse . But [I]_0-i could not have come yesterday , [[my]_0-i mother]_{5749-my mother} was so ill — for many reasons , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , colouring . “_{[5749-my mother]} Yo’d m’appen think [I]_0-i went beyond [my]_0-i place in sending [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} for [yo]_2734-yo ’ . But the wraglin ’ and the loud voices had just torn [me]_0-i to pieces , and [I]_0-i thought when [father]_5264-father left , oh ! if [I]_0-i could just hear [her]_{5749-my mother} voice , reading [me]_0-i some words o ’ peace and promise , [I]_0-i could die away into the silence and rest o ’ God , just as [a baby]_{2737-a baby} is hushed up to sleep by [its]_{2737-a baby} mother ’s lullaby . ” “_{[5749-my mother]} Shall [I]_0-i read [you]_2734-yo a chapter , now ? ” “_[0-i] Ay , do ! M’appen [I]_0-i sha n’t listen to th ’ sense , at first ; it will seem far away — but when [yo]_2734-yo ’ come to words [I]_0-i like — to th ’ comforting texts — it’ll seem close in [my]_0-i ear , and going through [me]_0-i as it were . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret began . [Bessy]_204-bessy tossed to and fro . If , by an effort , [she]_123-margaret attended for one moment , it seemed as though [she]_123-margaret were convulsed into double restlessness the next . At last , [she]_123-margaret burst out : “_{[2343-m’appen]} Do n’t go on reading . It ’s no use . [I]_0-i ’m blaspheming all the time in [my]_0-i mind , wi ’ thinking angrily on what canna be helped.—Yo’d hear of th ’ riot , [m’appen]_{2343-m’appen} , yesterday at [Marlborough Mills]_{78-marlborough mills} ? [[Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s factory]_{2739-thornton ’s factory} , [yo]_2734-yo ’ know . ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} [[Your]_0-i father]_{5373-your father} was not [there]_457-there , was [he]_{5373-your father} ? ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret colouring deeply . “_{[5373-your father]} Not [he]_{5373-your father} . [He]_{5373-your father} ’d ha ’ given [his]_{5373-your father} right hand if it had never come to pass . It ’s that that ’s fretting [me]_0-i . [He]_{5373-your father} ’s fairly knocked down in [his]_{5373-your father} mind by it . It ’s no use telling [him]_{5373-your father} , [fools]_2005-fools will always break out o ’ bounds . [Yo]_2734-yo ’ never saw [a man]_{940-a man} so downhearted as [he]_{5373-your father} is . ” “_{[940-a man]} But why ? ” asked [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t understand . ” “_[0-i] Why , [yo]_2734-yo ’ see , [he]_{5373-your father} ’s [a committee - man on this special strike]_{2744-a committee - man on this special strike} . [Th ’ Union]_{2038-th ’ union} appointed [him]_{5373-your father} because , though [I]_0-i say it as should n’t say it , [he]_{5373-your father} ’s reckoned [a deep chap]_{2746-a deep chap} , and true to th ’ back - bone . And [he]_{5373-your father} and [t’other committee - men]_{2747-t’other committee - men} laid [their]_{2747-t’other committee - men} plans . [They]_{2747-t’other committee - men} were to hou’d together through thick and thin ; what [the major part]_{2748-the major part} thought , [t’others]_{2749-t’others} were to think , whether [they]_{2749-t’others} would or no . And above all there was to be no going again the law of [the land]_{2750-the land} . [Folk]_2004-folk would go with [them]_{2747-t’other committee - men} if [they]_2004-folk saw [them]_{2747-t’other committee - men} striving and starving wi ’ dumb patience ; but if there was once any noise o ’ fighting and struggling — even wi ’ knobsticks — all was up , as [they]_2004-folk know by th ’ experience of many , and many a time before . [They]_{2747-t’other committee - men} would try and get speech o ’ th ’ knobsticks , and coax ’em , and reason [wi]_2752-wi ’ ’em , and m’appen warn [’em]_2753-’em off ; but whatever came , [the Committee]_{2754-the committee} charged [all members o ’ [th ’ Union]_{2038-th ’ union}]_{2755-all members o ’ th ’ union} to lie down and die , if need were , without striking a blow ; and then [they]_{2747-t’other committee - men} reckoned [they]_{2747-t’other committee - men} were sure [o]_2757-o ’ carrying [th ’ public]_{2758-th ’ public} with [them]_{2747-t’other committee - men} . And besides all that , [Committee]_{322-committee} knew [they]_{322-committee} were right in [their]_{322-committee} demand , and [they]_{322-committee} did n’t want to have right all mixed up wi ’ wrong , till folk ca n’t separate it , no more nor [I]_0-i can the physic - powder from th ’ jelly [yo]_2759-yo ’ gave [me]_0-i to mix it in ; jelly is much the biggest , but powder tastes it all through . Well , [I]_0-i ’ve told [yo]_2759-yo ’ at length about this’n , but [I]_0-i am tired out . [Yo]_2759-yo ’ just think for [yor’sel]_2759-yo , what it mun be for [father]_5264-father to have a ’ [his]_5264-father work undone , and by [such a fool as [Boucher]_262-boucher , who must needs go right again the orders of [Committee]_{322-committee}]_{2761-such a fool as boucher , who must needs go right again the orders of committee} , and ruin th ’ strike , just as bad as if [he]_262-boucher meant to be [a Judas]_{2762-a judas} . Eh ! but [father]_5264-father giv’d it [him]_262-boucher last night ! [He]_5264-father went so far as to say , [he]_5264-father ’d go and tell [police]_2764-police where [they]_2764-police might find [th ’ ringleader o ’ th ’ riot]_{2765-th ’ ringleader o ’ th ’ riot} ; [he]_5264-father ’d give [him]_262-boucher up to [[th ’ mill]_{6006-th ’ mill} - owners]_{2767-th ’ mill - owners} to do what [they]_2764-police would wi ’ [him]_262-boucher . [He]_5264-father ’d show [the world]_{5098-the world} that [th ’ real leaders o ’ the strike]_{2769-th ’ real leaders o ’ the strike} were not such as [Boucher]_262-boucher , but [steady thoughtful men]_{2770-steady thoughtful men} ; good hands , and [good citizens , who were friendly to law and judgment , and would uphold order]_{2771-good citizens , who were friendly to law and judgment , and would uphold order} ; who only wanted [their]_2772-they right wage , and would n’t work , even though [they]_2772-they starved , till [they]_2772-they got ’em ; but who would ne’er injure property or life . For , ” dropping [her]_6629-her voice , “_[2773-they] [they]_2773-they do say , that [Boucher]_262-boucher threw a stone at [[Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s sister]_{2774-thornton ’s sister} , that [welly]_2775-welly killed [her]_{2774-thornton ’s sister} . ” “_[2775-welly] That ’s not true , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[2775-welly] It was not [Boucher]_262-boucher that threw the stone”—she went first red , then white . “_{[262-boucher]} Yo’d be there then , were [yo]_2776-yo ’ ? ” asked [Bessie]_261-bessie languidly : for indeed , [she]_261-bessie had spoken with many pauses , as if speech was unusually difficult to [her]_261-bessie . “_[2776-yo] Yes . Never mind . Go on . Only it was not [Boucher]_262-boucher that threw the stone . But what did [he]_262-boucher answer to [[your]_2776-yo father]_{5373-your father} ? ” “_{[262-boucher]} [He]_262-boucher did [na]_2778-na ’ speak words . [He]_262-boucher were all in such a tremble [wi]_2779-wi ’ spent passion , [I]_0-i could na ’ bear to look at [him]_262-boucher . [I]_0-i heard [his]_262-boucher breath coming quick , and at one time [I]_0-i thought [he]_262-boucher were sobbing . But when [father]_5264-father said [he]_5264-father ’d give [him]_262-boucher up to [police]_2764-police , [he]_262-boucher gave a great cry , and struck [father]_5264-father on [th]_2783-th ’ face wi ’ [his]_262-boucher closed fist , and [he]_262-boucher off like lightning . [Father]_314-father were stunned wi ’ the blow at first , for all [Boucher]_262-boucher were weak wi ’ passion and [wi]_2784-wi ’ clemming . [He]_262-boucher sat down a bit , and put [his]_262-boucher hand afore [his]_262-boucher eyes ; and then made for [th]_2783-th ’ door . [I]_0-i dunno ’ where [I]_0-i got strength , but [I]_0-i threw [mysel]_0-i ’ oh th ’ settle and clung to [him]_262-boucher . ‘ [Father]_314-father , [father]_5264-father ! ’ said [I.]_0-i ‘ [Thou’ll]_2786-thou never go peach on [that poor clemmed man]_{2787-that poor clemmed man} . [I]_0-i ’ll never leave go on [thee]_{2787-that poor clemmed man} , till [thou]_2786-thou sayst [thou]_2786-thou wunnot . ’ ‘ [Dunnot]_323-dunnot be [a fool]_{2788-a fool} , ’ says [he]_262-boucher , ‘ words come readier than deeds to [most men]_{2789-most men} . [I]_0-i never thought o ’ telling [th ’ police]_{2790-th ’ police} on [him]_262-boucher ; though by G — , [he]_262-boucher deserves it , and [I]_0-i should na ’ ha ’ minded if [some one else]_{6085-some one else} had done the dirty work , and got [him]_262-boucher clapped up . But now [he]_262-boucher has strucken [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i could do it less nor ever , for it would be getting [other men]_{1852-other men} to take up [my]_0-i quarrel . But if ever [he]_262-boucher gets well o’er [this clemming]_{2793-this clemming} , and is in good condition , [he]_262-boucher and [I]_0-i ’ll have an up and down fight , purring an ’ a ’ , and [I]_0-i ’ll see what [I]_0-i can do for [him]_262-boucher . ’ And so [father]_5264-father shook [me]_0-i off,—for indeed [I]_0-i was low and faint enough , and [his]_262-boucher face was all clay white , where it were n’t bloody , and turned [me]_0-i sick to look at . And [I]_0-i know not if [I]_0-i slept or waked , or were in a dead swoon , till [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} come in ; and [I]_0-i telled [her]_2795-her to fetch [yo]_2796-yo ’ to [me]_0-i . And now dunnot talk to [me]_0-i , but just read out th ’ chapter . [I]_0-i ’m easier in [my]_0-i mind for having spit it out ; but [I]_0-i want some thoughts of [the world]_{5098-the world} that ’s far away to take the weary taste of it out of [my]_0-i mouth . Read [me]_0-i not a sermon chapter , but a story chapter ; [they]_2798-they ’ve pictures in them , which [I]_0-i see when [my]_0-i eyes are shut . Read about [the New Heavens]_{85-the new heavens} , and [the New Earth]_{86-the new earth} ; and m’appen [I]_0-i ’ll forget this . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret read in [her]_123-margaret soft low voice . Though [Bessy]_204-bessy ’s eyes were shut , [she]_123-margaret was listening for some time , for the moisture of tears gathered heavy on [her]_123-margaret eyelashes . At last [she]_123-margaret slept ; with many starts , and muttered pleadings . [Margaret]_123-margaret covered [her]_123-margaret up , and left [her]_123-margaret , for [she]_123-margaret had an uneasy consciousness that [she]_123-margaret might be wanted at [home]_510-home , and yet , until now , it seemed cruel to leave [the dying girl]_{6631-the dying girl} . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} was in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} on [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} daughter]_{480-her daughter} ’s return . It was one of [her]_{142-mrs. hale} better days , and [she]_{142-mrs. hale} was full of praises of the water - bed . It had been more like the beds at [Sir John Beresford]_157-john ’s than anything [she]_{142-mrs. hale} had slept on since . [She]_{142-mrs. hale} did not know how it was , but [people]_617-people seemed to have lost the art of making the same kind of beds as [they]_617-people used to do in [her]_{142-mrs. hale} youth . [One]_5094-one would think it was easy enough ; there was the same kind of feathers to be had , and yet somehow , till this last night [she]_{142-mrs. hale} did not know when [she]_{142-mrs. hale} had had a good sound resting sleep . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} suggested , that something of the merits of the feather - beds of former days might be attributed to the activity of youth , which gave a relish to rest ; but this idea was not kindly received by [[his]_{134-mr. hale} wife]_{592-his wife} . “_[0-i] No , indeed , [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , it was [those beds at [Sir John ’s]_157-john]_{2799-those beds at sir john ’s} . Now , [Margaret]_123-margaret , [you]_123-margaret ’re young enough , and go about in the day ; are the beds comfortable ? [I]_0-i appeal to [you]_123-margaret . Do [they]_{2799-those beds at sir john ’s} give [you]_123-margaret a feeling of perfect repose when [you]_123-margaret lie down upon [them]_{2799-those beds at sir john ’s} ; or rather , do n’t [you]_123-margaret toss about , and try in vain to find an easy position , and wake in the morning as tired as when [you]_123-margaret went to bed ? ” [Margaret]_123-margaret laughed . “_[5139-mamma] To tell the truth , [mamma]_5139-mamma , [I]_0-i ’ve never thought about [my]_0-i bed at all , what kind it is . [I]_0-i ’m so sleepy at night , that if [I]_0-i only lie down anywhere , [I]_0-i nap off directly . So [I]_0-i do n’t think [I]_0-i ’m [a competent witness]_{2801-a competent witness} . But then , [you]_123-margaret know , [I]_0-i never had the opportunity of trying [[Sir John Beresford]_157-john ’s beds]_{2802-sir john beresford ’s beds} . [I]_0-i never was at [Oxenham]_88-oxenham . ” “_{[123-margaret]} Were [you]_123-margaret not ? Oh , no ! to be sure . [It]_2803-it was poor darling [Fred]_244-fred [I]_0-i took with [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i remember . [I]_0-i only went to [Oxenham]_88-oxenham once after [I]_0-i was married,—to [your]_123-margaret Aunt [Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ’s wedding ; and poor little [Fred]_244-fred was [the baby]_{2804-the baby} then . And [I]_0-i know [Dixon]_186-dixon did not like changing from [[lady]_2805-lady ’s maid]_{2806-lady ’s maid} to [nurse]_5885-nurse , and [I]_0-i was afraid that if [I]_0-i took [her]_186-dixon near [[her]_186-dixon old home]_{2808-her old home} , and amongst [[her]_186-dixon own people]_{2809-her own people} , [she]_186-dixon might want to leave [me]_0-i . But [poor baby]_{2810-poor baby} was taken ill at [Oxenham]_88-oxenham , with [his]_{2810-poor baby} teething ; and , what with [my]_0-i being a great deal with [Anna]_{178-mr. bell} just before [her]_186-dixon marriage , and not being very strong [myself]_0-i , [Dixon]_186-dixon had more of the charge of [him]_{2810-poor baby} than [she]_186-dixon ever had before ; and it made [her]_186-dixon so fond of [him]_{2810-poor baby} , and [she]_186-dixon was so proud when [he]_{2810-poor baby} would turn away from [every one]_{438-every one} and cling to [her]_186-dixon , that [I]_0-i do n’t believe [she]_186-dixon ever thought of leaving [me]_0-i again ; though it was very different from what [she]_186-dixon ’d been accustomed to . [Poor Fred]_244-fred ! [Everybody]_{2349-everybody} loved [him]_244-fred . [He]_244-fred was born with the gift of winning hearts . It makes [me]_0-i think very badly of [Captain Reid]_{242-captain reid} when [I]_0-i know that [he]_{242-captain reid} disliked [[my]_0-i own dear boy]_{2813-my own dear boy} . [I]_0-i think it a certain proof [he]_{242-captain reid} had a bad heart . Ah ! [[Your]_2814-you poor father]_{2815-your poor father} , [Margaret]_123-margaret . [He]_{242-captain reid} has left [the room]_{567-the room} . [He]_{242-captain reid} ca n’t bear to hear [Fred]_244-fred spoken of . ” “_{[242-captain reid]} [I]_0-i love to hear about [him]_244-fred , [mamma]_5139-mamma . Tell [me]_0-i all [you]_2814-you like ; [you]_2814-you never can tell [me]_0-i too much . Tell [me]_0-i what [he]_244-fred was like as [a baby]_{2737-a baby} . ” “_[244-fred] Why , [Margaret]_123-margaret , [you]_123-margaret must not be hurt , but [he]_244-fred was much prettier than [you]_123-margaret were . [I]_0-i remember , when [I]_0-i first saw [you]_123-margaret in [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s arms , [I]_0-i said , ‘ [Dear]_5155-dear , what an ugly little thing ! ’ And [she]_186-dixon said , ‘ It ’s not every child that ’s like [Master Fred]_324-fred , bless [him]_244-fred ! ’ [Dear]_5155-dear ! how well [I]_0-i remember it . Then [I]_0-i could have had [Fred]_324-fred in [my]_0-i arms every minute of the day , and [his]_324-fred cot was close by [my]_0-i bed ; and now , now — [Margaret]_123-margaret — [I]_0-i do n’t know where [[my]_0-i boy]_{2821-my boy} is , and sometimes [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i shall never see [him]_{2821-my boy} again . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret sat down by [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s sofa on a little stool , and softly took hold of [her]_123-margaret hand , caressing it and kissing it , as if to comfort . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} cried without restraint . At last , [she]_{142-mrs. hale} sat straight , stiff up on the sofa , and turning round to [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} daughter]_{480-her daughter} , [she]_{142-mrs. hale} said with tearful , almost solemn earnestness , “_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret , if [I]_0-i can get better,—if [God]_174-god lets [me]_0-i have a chance of recovery , it must be through seeing [[my]_0-i son]_{5653-my son} [Frederick]_{159-frederick} once more . It will waken up all the poor springs of health left in [me]_0-i . ” [She]_{142-mrs. hale} paused , and seemed to try and gather strength for something more yet to be said . [Her]_{142-mrs. hale} voice was choked as [she]_{142-mrs. hale} went on — was quavering as with the contemplation of some strange , yet closely - present idea . “_{[123-margaret]} And , [Margaret]_123-margaret , if [I]_0-i am to die — if [I]_0-i am one of [those appointed to die before many weeks are over]_{2823-those appointed to die before many weeks are over} — [I]_0-i must see [[my]_0-i child]_{5209-my child} first . [I]_0-i can not think how it must be managed ; but [I]_0-i charge [you]_123-margaret , [Margaret]_123-margaret , as [you]_123-margaret [yourself]_123-margaret hope for comfort in [your]_123-margaret last illness , bring [him]_{5209-my child} to [me]_0-i that [I]_0-i may bless [him]_{5209-my child} . Only for five minutes , [Margaret]_123-margaret . There could be no danger in five minutes . Oh , [Margaret]_123-margaret , let [me]_0-i see [him]_{5209-my child} before [I]_0-i die ! ” [Margaret]_123-margaret did not think of anything that might be utterly unreasonable in this speech : [we]_6639-we do not look for reason or logic in the passionate entreaties of [those who are sick unto death]_{6640-those who are sick unto death} ; [we]_6639-we are stung with the recollection of a thousand slighted opportunities of fulfilling the wishes of [those who will soon pass away from among [us]_6639-we]_{6641-those who will soon pass away from among us} : and do [they]_{6641-those who will soon pass away from among us} ask [us]_6639-we for the future happiness of [our]_6639-we lives , [we]_6639-we lay it at [their]_{6641-those who will soon pass away from among us} feet , and will it away from [us]_6639-we . But this wish of [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s was so natural , so just , so right to [both parties]_{6642-both parties} , that [Margaret]_123-margaret felt as if , on [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s account as well as on [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s , [she]_123-margaret ought to overlook all intermediate chances of danger , and pledge [herself]_123-margaret to do everything in [her]_123-margaret power for its realization . The large , pleading , dilated eyes were fixed upon [her]_123-margaret wistfully , steady in [their]_{6641-those who will soon pass away from among us} gaze , though the poor white lips quivered like those of [a child]_{540-a child} . [Margaret]_123-margaret gently rose up and stood opposite to [[her]_123-margaret frail mother]_{6645-her frail mother} ; so that [she]_123-margaret might gather the secure fulfilment of [her]_123-margaret wish from the calm steadiness of [[her]_123-margaret daughter]_{480-her daughter} ’s face . “_[5139-mamma] [Mamma]_5139-mamma , [I]_0-i will write to - night , and tell [Frederick]_{159-frederick} what [you]_5139-mamma say . [I]_0-i am as sure that [he]_{159-frederick} will come directly to [us]_2826-us , as [I]_0-i am sure of [my]_0-i life . Be easy , [mamma]_5139-mamma , [you]_5139-mamma shall see [him]_{159-frederick} as far as anything earthly can be promised . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i will write to - night ? Oh , [Margaret]_123-margaret ! the post goes out at five — [you]_0-i will write by it , wo n’t [you]_0-i ? [I]_0-i have so few hours left — [I]_0-i feel dear , as if [I]_0-i should not recover , though sometimes [[your]_5139-mamma father]_{5373-your father} over - persuades [me]_0-i into hoping ; [you]_0-i will write directly , wo n’t [you]_0-i ? Do n’t lose a single post ; for just by that very post [I]_0-i may miss [him]_{159-frederick} . ” “_[5139-mamma] But , [mamma]_5139-mamma , [papa]_528-papa is out . ” “_[139-papa] [Papa]_139-papa is out ! and what then ? Do [you]_0-i mean that [he]_139-papa would deny [me]_0-i this last wish , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? Why , [I]_0-i should not be ill , be dying — if [he]_139-papa had not taken [me]_0-i away from [Helstone]_8-helstone , to [this unhealthy , smoky , sunless place]_{2831-this unhealthy , smoky , sunless place} . ” “_[139-papa] Oh , [mamma]_5139-mamma ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[5139-mamma] Yes ; it is so , indeed . [He]_139-papa knows it [himself]_139-papa ; [he]_139-papa has said so many a time . [He]_139-papa would do anything for [me]_0-i ; [you]_0-i do n’t mean [he]_139-papa would refuse [me]_0-i this last wish — prayer , if [you]_0-i will . And , indeed , [Margaret]_123-margaret , the longing to see [Frederick]_{159-frederick} stands between [me]_0-i and [God]_174-god . [I]_0-i can not pray till [I]_0-i have this one thing ; indeed , [I]_0-i can not . Do n’t lose time , [dear]_5155-dear , dear [Margaret]_123-margaret . Write by this very next post . Then [he]_139-papa may be here — here in twenty - two days ! For [he]_139-papa is sure to come . No cords or chains can keep [him]_139-papa . In twenty - two days [I]_0-i shall see [[my]_0-i boy]_{2821-my boy} . ” [She]_123-margaret fell back , and for a short time [she]_123-margaret took no notice of the fact that [Margaret]_123-margaret sat motionless , [her]_123-margaret hand shading [her]_123-margaret eyes . “_{[123-margaret]} [You]_123-margaret are not writing ! ” said [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} at last . “_{[123-margaret]} Bring [me]_0-i some pens and paper ; [I]_0-i will try and write [myself]_0-i . ” [She]_123-margaret sat up , trembling all over with feverish eagerness . [Margaret]_123-margaret took [her]_123-margaret hand down , and looked at [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} sadly . “_{[123-margaret]} Only wait till [papa]_528-papa comes in . Let [us]_2836-us ask [him]_528-papa how best to do it ? ” “_{[123-margaret]} [You]_123-margaret promised , [Margaret]_123-margaret , not a quarter of an hour ago,—you said [he]_528-papa should come . ” “_[5139-mamma] And so [he]_528-papa shall , [mamma]_5139-mamma ; do n’t cry , [[my]_0-i own dear mother]_{2838-my own dear mother} . [I]_0-i ’ll write here , now — [you]_5139-mamma shall see [me]_0-i write — and it shall go by this very post ; and if [papa]_528-papa thinks fit [he]_528-papa can write again when [he]_528-papa comes in — it is only a day ’s delay . Oh , [mamma]_5139-mamma , do n’t cry so pitifully , it cuts [me]_0-i to the heart . ” [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} could not stop [her]_{142-mrs. hale} tears ; they came hysterically ; and , in truth , [she]_{142-mrs. hale} made no effort to control them , but rather called up all the pictures of the happy past , and the probable future — painting the scene when [she]_{142-mrs. hale} should lie a corpse , with [the son [she]_{142-mrs. hale} had longed to see in life]_{6649-the son she had longed to see in life} weeping over [her]_{142-mrs. hale} , and [she]_{142-mrs. hale} unconscious of [his]_528-papa presence — till [she]_{142-mrs. hale} was melted by self - pity into a state of sobbing and exhaustion that made [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s heart ache . But at last [she]_{142-mrs. hale} was calm , and greedily watched [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} daughter]_{480-her daughter} , as [she]_{142-mrs. hale} began [her]_{142-mrs. hale} letter ; wrote it with swift urgent entreaty ; sealed it up hurriedly , for fear [[her]_{480-her daughter} mother]_{469-her mother} should ask to see it : and then to make security most sure , at [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s own bidding , took it [herself]_{142-mrs. hale} to [the post - office]_{6652-the post - office} . [She]_2841-she was coming [home]_510-home when [[her]_{480-her daughter} father]_{444-her father} overtook [her]_2841-she . “_[5139-mamma] And where have [you]_2841-she been , [[my]_0-i pretty maid]_{2842-my pretty maid} ? ” asked [he]_0-i . “_[5139-mamma] To [the post - office]_{6652-the post - office} — with a letter ; a letter to [Frederick]_{159-frederick} . Oh , [papa]_528-papa , perhaps [I]_0-i have done wrong : but [mamma]_163-mamma was seized with such a passionate yearning to see [him]_{159-frederick} — [she]_163-mamma said it would make [her]_163-mamma well again — and then [she]_163-mamma said that [she]_163-mamma must see [him]_{159-frederick} before [she]_163-mamma died — [I]_0-i can not tell [you]_528-papa how urgent [she]_163-mamma was ! Did [I]_0-i do wrong ? ” [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} did not reply at first . Then [he]_0-i said : “_{[2842-my pretty maid]} [You]_{2842-my pretty maid} should have waited till [I]_0-i came in , [Margaret]_123-margaret . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i tried to persuade [her]_163-mamma — ” and then [she]_163-mamma was silent . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know , ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , after a pause . “_[0-i] [She]_163-mamma ought to see [him]_{159-frederick} if [she]_163-mamma wishes it so much ; for [I]_0-i believe it would do [her]_163-mamma much more good than all [the doctor]_{6023-the doctor} ’s medicine — and , perhaps , set [her]_163-mamma up altogether ; but the danger to [him]_{159-frederick} , [I]_0-i ’m afraid , is very great . ” “_[0-i] All these years since the mutiny , [papa]_528-papa ? ” “_[528-papa] Yes ; it is necessary , of course , for government to take very stringent measures for the repression of offences against authority , more particularly in [the navy]_{5135-the navy} , where [a commanding officer]_{2848-a commanding officer} needs to be surrounded in [[his]_{2848-a commanding officer} men]_{1715-his men} ’s eyes with a vivid consciousness of all the power there is at [home]_510-home to back [him]_{2848-a commanding officer} , and take up [his]_{2848-a commanding officer} cause , and avenge any injuries offered to [him]_{2848-a commanding officer} , if need be . Ah ! it ’s no matter to [them]_2851-they how far [[their]_2851-they authorities]_{2852-their authorities} have tyrannised — galled hasty tempers to madness — or , if that can be any excuse afterwards , it is never allowed for in the first instance ; [they]_2851-they spare no expense , [they]_2851-they send out [ships]_2853-ships — [they]_2851-they scour [the seas]_{2854-the seas} to lay hold of [the offenders]_{2855-the offenders} — the lapse of years does not wash out the memory of the offence — it is a fresh and vivid crime on the Admiralty books till it is blotted out by blood . ” “_[528-papa] Oh , [papa]_528-papa , what have [I]_0-i done ! And yet it seemed so right at the time . [I]_0-i ’m sure [Frederick]_{159-frederick} [himself]_{159-frederick} , would run the risk . ” “_{[159-frederick]} So [he]_{159-frederick} would ; so [he]_{159-frederick} should ! Nay , [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_0-i ’m glad it is done , though [I]_0-i durst not have done it [myself]_0-i . [I]_0-i ’m thankful it is as it is ; [I]_0-i should have hesitated till , perhaps , it might have been too late to do any good . [Dear Margaret]_123-margaret , [you]_123-margaret have done what is right about it ; and the end is beyond [our]_2857-our control . ” It was all very well ; but [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s account of the relentless manner in which mutinies were punished made [Margaret]_123-margaret shiver and creep . If [she]_123-margaret had decoyed [[her]_123-margaret brother]_{1589-her brother} [home]_510-home to blot out the memory of [his]_{1589-her brother} error by [his]_{1589-her brother} blood ! [She]_123-margaret saw [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s anxiety lap deeper than the source of [his]_{444-her father} latter cheering words . [She]_123-margaret took [his]_{444-her father} arm and walked [home]_510-home pensively and wearily by [his]_{444-her father} side . CHAPTER XXVI . [MOTHER]_445-mother AND [SON]_1530-son “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have found [that holy place of rest]_{2858-that holy place of rest} Still changeless . ” [MRS . HEMANS]_{141-mrs . hemans} . When [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had left [the house]_{460-the house} that morning [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was almost blinded by [his]_{179-mr. thornton} baffled passion . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was as dizzy as if [Margaret]_123-margaret , instead of looking , and speaking , and moving like [a tender graceful woman]_{6663-a tender graceful woman} , had been [a sturdy fish - wife]_{6664-a sturdy fish - wife} , and given [him]_{179-mr. thornton} a sound blow with [her]_123-margaret fists . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had positive bodily pain — a violent headache , and a throbbing intermittent pulse . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} could not bear the noise , the garish light , the continued rumble and movement of [the street]_{1105-the street} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} called [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} [a fool]_{2788-a fool} for suffering so ; and yet [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could not , at the moment , recollect the cause of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} suffering , and whether it was adequate to the consequences it had produced . It would have been a relief to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , if [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could have sat down and cried on a door - step by [a little child]_{6259-a little child} , who was raging and storming , through [his]_{179-mr. thornton} passionate tears , at some injury [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had received . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} said to [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} , that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} hated [Margaret]_123-margaret , but a wild , sharp sensation of love cleft [his]_{179-mr. thornton} dull , thunderous feeling like lightning , even as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} shaped the words expressive of hatred . [His]_{179-mr. thornton} greatest comfort was in hugging [his]_{179-mr. thornton} torment and in feeling , as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had indeed said to [her]_123-margaret , that though [she]_123-margaret might despise [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , contemn [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , treat [him]_{179-mr. thornton} with [her]_123-margaret proud sovereign indifference , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} did not change one whit . [She]_123-margaret could not make [him]_{179-mr. thornton} change . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} loved [her]_123-margaret , and would love [her]_123-margaret ; and defy [her]_123-margaret , and this miserable bodily pain . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} stood still for a moment , to make this resolution firm and clear . There was an omnibus passing — going into [the country]_{5128-the country} ; [the conductor]_{6669-the conductor} thought [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was wishing for a place , and stopped near [the pavement]_{6670-the pavement} . It was too much trouble to apologise and explain ; so [he]_{179-mr. thornton} mounted upon [it]_{6670-the pavement} , and was borne away — past long rows of [houses]_5309-houses — then past [detached villas with trim gardens]_{6672-detached villas with trim gardens} , till [they]_{6672-detached villas with trim gardens} came to [real country hedge - rows]_{6673-real country hedge - rows} , and , by - and - by , to [a small country town]_{5744-a small country town} . Then [everybody]_{2349-everybody} got down ; and so did [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , and because [they]_{6672-detached villas with trim gardens} walked away [he]_{179-mr. thornton} did so too . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} went into [the fields]_{6676-the fields} , walking briskly , because the sharp motion relieved [his]_{179-mr. thornton} mind . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} could remember all about it now ; the pitiful figure [he]_{179-mr. thornton} must have cut ; the absurd way in which [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had gone and done the very thing [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had so often agreed with [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} in thinking would be the most foolish thing in [the world]_{5098-the world} ; and had met with exactly the consequences which , in these wise moods , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had always foretold were certain to follow , if [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ever did make such a fool of [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} . Was [he]_{179-mr. thornton} bewitched by those beautiful eyes , that soft , half - open , sighing mouth which lay so close upon [his]_{179-mr. thornton} shoulder only yesterday ? [He]_{179-mr. thornton} could not even shake off the recollection that [she]_6678-her had been there ; that [her]_6678-her arms had been round [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , once — if never again . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} only caught glimpses of [her]_6678-her ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} did not understand [her]_6678-her altogether . At one time [she]_6678-her was so brave , and at another so timid ; now so tender , and then so haughty and regal proud . And then [he]_{179-mr. thornton} thought over every time [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had ever seen [her]_6678-her once again , by way of finally forgetting [her]_6678-her . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} saw [her]_6678-her in every dress , in every mood , and did not know which became [her]_6678-her best . Even this morning how magnificent [she]_6678-her had looked — [her]_6678-her eyes flashing out upon [him]_{179-mr. thornton} at the idea that , because [she]_6678-her had shared [his]_{179-mr. thornton} danger yesterday , [she]_6678-her had cared for [him]_{179-mr. thornton} the least ! If [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was [a fool]_{2788-a fool} in the morning , as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} assured [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} at least twenty times [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} did not grow much wiser in the afternoon . All that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} gained for [his]_{179-mr. thornton} sixpenny omnibus ride , was a more vivid conviction that there never was , never could be , any one like [Margaret]_123-margaret ; that [she]_6678-her did not love [him]_{179-mr. thornton} and never would ; but that [she]_6678-her — no ! nor [the whole world]_{5697-the whole world} — should never hinder [him]_{179-mr. thornton} from loving [her]_6678-her . And so [he]_{179-mr. thornton} returned to [the little market - place]_{6681-the little market - place} , and remounted [the omnibus]_{6682-the omnibus} to return to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . It was late in the afternoon when [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was set down , near [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} warehouse]_{5484-his warehouse} . [The accustomed places]_{6684-the accustomed places} brought back the accustomed habits and trains of thought . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} knew how much [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had to do — more than [his]_{179-mr. thornton} usual work , owing to the commotion of the day before . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had to see [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} brother]_{545-his brother} magistrates ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had to complete the arrangements , only half made in the morning , for the comfort and safety of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} newly imported Irish hands ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had to secure [them]_6686-them from all chance of communication with [the discontented workpeople of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{6687-the discontented workpeople of milton} . Last of all , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had to go [home]_510-home and encounter [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} had sat in [the dining - room]_{458-the dining - room} all day , every moment expecting the news of [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} ’s acceptance by [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} had braced [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton} up many and many a time , at some sudden noise in [the house]_{460-the house} ; had caught up the half - dropped work , and begun to ply [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} needle diligently , though through dimmed spectacles , and with an unsteady hand ! and many times had the door opened , and [some indifferent person]_{6693-some indifferent person} entered on some insignificant errand . Then [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} rigid face unstiffened from its gray frost - bound expression , and the features dropped into the relaxed look of despondency , so unusual to their sternness . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} wrenched [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton} away from the contemplation of all the dreary changes that would be brought about to [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton} by [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} ’s marriage ; [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} forced [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} thoughts into the accustomed household grooves . [The newly - married couple - to - be]_{6695-the newly - married couple - to - be} would need fresh household stocks of linen : and [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} had clothes - basket upon clothes - basket , full of table - cloths and napkins , brought in , and began to reckon up [the store]_{6696-the store} . There was some confusion between what was [hers]_{216-mrs. thornton} , and consequently marked G. H. T. ( for [George]_{220-george herbert} and [Hannah Thornton]_310-hannah ) , and what was [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son’s]_{6697-her son’s} — bought with [his]_{1400-her son} money , marked with [his]_{1400-her son} initials . Some of those marked G. H. T. were Dutch damask of the old kind , exquisitely fine ; none were like them now . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} stood looking at [them]_6698-them long,—they had been [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} pride when [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} was first married . Then [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} knit [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} brows , and pinched and compressed [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} lips tight , and carefully unpicked the G.H. [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} went so far as to search for the Turkey - red marking - thread to put in the new initials ; but it was all used,—and [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} had no heart to send for any more just yet . So [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} looked fixedly at [vacancy]_326-vacancy ; a series of visions passing before [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} , in all of which [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} was [the principal]_{6700-the principal} , [the sole object,—her son]_{6701-the sole object,—her son} , [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} pride , [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} property . Still [he]_{1400-her son} did not come . Doubtless [he]_{1400-her son} was with [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . The new love was displacing [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} already from [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} place as first in [his]_{1400-her son} heart . A terrible pain — a pang of vain jealousy — shot through [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} : [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} hardly knew whether it was more physical or mental ; but it forced [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} to sit down . In a moment , [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} was up again as straight as ever,—a grim smile upon [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} face for the first time that day , ready for the door opening , and [the rejoicing triumphant one]_{6702-the rejoicing triumphant one} , who should never know the sore regret [[his]_{1400-her son} mother]_{5657-his mother} felt at [his]_{1400-her son} marriage . In all this , there was little thought enough of [the future daughter - in - law]_{6704-the future daughter - in - law} as [an individual]_{6705-an individual} . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} was to be [[John]_157-john ’s wife]_{6706-john ’s wife} . To take [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s place as [mistress of [the house]_{460-the house}]_{6707-mistress of the house} , was only one of the rich consequences which decked out the supreme glory : all household plenty and comfort , all purple and fine linen , honour , love , obedience , [troops of friends]_{6709-troops of friends} , would all come as naturally as jewels on [a king]_{6710-a king} ’s robe , and be as little thought of for [their]_6711-their separate value . To be chosen by [John]_157-john , would separate [a kitchen - wench]_{6712-a kitchen - wench} from [the rest of [the world]_{5098-the world}]_{6713-the rest of the world} . And [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} was not so bad . If [she]_{187-miss hale} had been [a Milton lass]_{6715-a milton lass} , [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} would have positively liked [her]_{187-miss hale} . [She]_{187-miss hale} was pungent , and had taste , and spirit , and flavour in [her]_{187-miss hale} . True , [she]_{187-miss hale} was sadly prejudiced , and very ignorant ; but that was to be expected from [[her]_{187-miss hale} southern breeding]_{6716-her southern breeding} . A strange sort of mortified comparison of [Fanny]_218-fanny with [her]_{187-miss hale} , went on in [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s mind ; and for once [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} spoke harshly to [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} daughter]_{480-her daughter} ; abused [her]_{480-her daughter} roundly ; and then , by way of penance , [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} took up [[Henry]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s Commentaries]_{6718-henry ’s commentaries} , and tried to fix [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} attention on it , instead of pursuing the employment [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} took pride in , and continuing [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} inspection of the table - linen . _ [His]_{135-mr. lennox} _ step at last ! [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} heard [him]_{135-mr. lennox} , even while [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} thought [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} was finishing a sentence ; while [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} eye did pass over it , and [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} memory could mechanically have repeated it word for word , [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} heard [him]_{135-mr. lennox} come in at the hall - door . [Her]_{216-mrs. thornton} quickened sense could interpret every sound of motion : now [he]_{135-mr. lennox} was at the hat - stand — now at the very room - door . Why did [he]_{135-mr. lennox} pause ? Let [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} know the worst . Yet [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} head was down over the book ; [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} did not look up . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} came close to the table , and stood still there , waiting till [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} should have finished the paragraph which apparently absorbed [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} . By an effort [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} looked up . “_[157-john] Well , [John]_157-john ? ” [He]_{135-mr. lennox} knew what that little speech meant . But [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had steeled [himself]_{135-mr. lennox} . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} longed to reply with a jest ; the bitterness of [his]_{135-mr. lennox} heart could have uttered one , but [[his]_{135-mr. lennox} mother]_{5657-his mother} deserved better of [him]_{135-mr. lennox} . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} came round behind [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} , so that [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} could not see [his]_{135-mr. lennox} looks , and , bending back [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} gray , stony face , [he]_{135-mr. lennox} kissed it , murmuring : “_[157-john] [No one]_{535-no one} loves [me,—no one]_{2860-me,—no one} cares for [me]_0-i , but [you]_2861-you , [mother]_445-mother . ” [He]_{135-mr. lennox} turned away and stood leaning [his]_{135-mr. lennox} head against the mantelpiece , tears forcing themselves into [his]_{135-mr. lennox} manly eyes . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} stood up,—she tottered . For the first time in [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} life , [the strong woman]_{6720-the strong woman} tottered . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} put [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} hands on [his]_{135-mr. lennox} shoulders ; [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} was [a tall woman]_{6721-a tall woman} . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} looked into [his]_{135-mr. lennox} face : [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} made [him]_{135-mr. lennox} look at [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} . “_[445-mother] [Mother]_327-mother ’s love is given by [God]_174-god , [John]_157-john . It holds fast for ever and ever . [A girl]_{5377-a girl} ’s love is like a puff of smoke,—it changes with every wind . And [she]_{5377-a girl} would not have [you]_157-john , [[my]_0-i own lad]_{2864-my own lad} , would not [she]_{5377-a girl} ? ” [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} set [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} teeth ; [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} showed them like a dog for the whole length of [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} mouth . [He]_157-john shook [his]_157-john head . “_{[5377-a girl]} [I]_0-i am not fit for [her]_{5377-a girl} , [mother]_445-mother ; [I]_0-i knew [I]_0-i was not . ” [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} ground out words between [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} closed teeth . [He]_157-john could not hear what [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} said ; but the look in [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} eyes interpreted it to be a curse,—if not as coarsely worded , as fell in intent as ever was uttered . And yet [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} heart leapt up light , to know [he]_157-john was [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} own again . “_[445-mother] [Mother]_445-mother ! ” said [he]_0-i , hurriedly , “_[445-mother] [I]_0-i can not hear a word against [her]_{5377-a girl} . Spare me,—spare [me]_0-i ! [I]_0-i am very weak in [my]_0-i sore heart;—I love [her]_{5377-a girl} yet ; [I]_0-i love [her]_{5377-a girl} more than ever . ” “_{[5377-a girl]} And [I]_0-i hate [her]_{5377-a girl} , ” said [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , in a low fierce voice . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i tried not to hate [her]_{5377-a girl} , when [she]_{5377-a girl} stood between [you]_0-i and [me]_0-i , because,—I said to [myself,—she]_{2867-myself,—she} will make [him]_2868-him happy ; and [I]_0-i would give [my]_0-i heart ’s blood to do that . But now , [I]_0-i hate [her]_{5377-a girl} for [your]_0-i misery ’s sake . Yes , [John]_157-john , it ’s no use hiding up [your]_0-i aching heart from [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i am [the mother that bore [you]_0-i]_{2869-the mother that bore you} , and [your]_0-i sorrow is [my]_0-i agony ; and if [you]_0-i do n’t hate [her]_{5377-a girl} , [I]_0-i do . ” “_[0-i] Then , [mother]_445-mother , [you]_0-i make [me]_0-i love [her]_{5377-a girl} more . [She]_{5377-a girl} is unjustly treated by [you]_0-i , and [I]_0-i must make the balance even . But why do [we]_2871-us talk of love or hatred ? [She]_{5377-a girl} does not care for [me]_0-i , and that is enough , too much . Let [us]_2871-us never name the subject again . It is the only thing [you]_0-i can do for [me]_0-i in the matter . Let [us]_2871-us never name [her]_{5377-a girl} . ” “_[2871-us] With all [my]_0-i heart . [I]_0-i only wish that [she]_{5377-a girl} , and all belonging to [her]_{5377-a girl} , were swept back to [the place [they]_2873-they came from]_{2872-the place they came from} . ” [He]_0-i stood still , gazing into the fire for a minute or two longer . [Her]_{5377-a girl} dry dim eyes filled with unwonted tears as [she]_{5377-a girl} looked at [him]_0-i ; but [she]_{5377-a girl} seemed just as grim and quiet as usual when [he]_0-i next spoke . “_[445-mother] Warrants are out against [three men]_{2874-three men} for conspiracy , [mother]_445-mother . The riot yesterday helped to knock up the strike . ” And [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s name was no more mentioned between [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} and [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} . [They]_2871-us fell back into [their]_2871-us usual mode of talk,—about facts , not opinions , far less feelings . [Their]_2871-us voices and tones were calm and cold ; [a stranger]_{869-a stranger} might have gone away and thought that [he]_{869-a stranger} had never seen such frigid indifference of demeanour between such near relations . CHAPTER XXVII . FRUIT - PIECE . “_[445-mother] For never any thing can be amiss When simpleness and duty tender it . ” MIDSUMMER NIGHT ’S DREAM . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} went straight and clear into all the interests of the following day . There was a slight demand for finished goods ; and as it affected [his]_{179-mr. thornton} branch of the trade , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} took advantage of it , and drove hard bargains . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was sharp to the hour at the meeting of [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} brother]_{545-his brother} magistrates,—giving [them]_{545-his brother} the best assistance of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} strong sense , and [his]_{179-mr. thornton} power of seeing consequences at a glance , and so coming to a rapid decision . [Older men]_{6725-older men} , [men of long standing]_{6726-men of long standing} in [the town]_{1126-the town} , [men of far greater wealth]_{6728-men of far greater wealth} — realised and turned into [land]_6041-land , while [his]_6730-his was all floating capital , engaged in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} trade — looked to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} for prompt , ready wisdom . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was the one deputed to see and arrange with [the police]_{2580-the police} — to lead in all the requisite steps . And [he]_{179-mr. thornton} cared for [their]_{545-his brother} unconscious deference no more than for the soft west wind , that scarcely made the smoke from the great tall chimneys swerve in its straight upward course . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was not aware of the silent respect paid to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . If it had been otherwise , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would have felt it as an obstacle in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} progress to the object [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had in view . As it was , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} looked to the speedy accomplishment of that alone . It was [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} ’s greedy ears that sucked in , from [the womenkind of [these magistrates]_{6734-these magistrates} and [wealthy men]_{6735-wealthy men}]_{6733-the womenkind of these magistrates and wealthy men} , how highly [Mr. This]_{6736-mr. this} or [Mr.]_6737-mr. That thought of [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} : that if [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had not been [there]_457-there , things would have gone on very differently,—very badly , indeed . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} swept off [his]_{179-mr. thornton} business right and left that day . It seemed as though [his]_{179-mr. thornton} deep mortification of yesterday , and the stunned purposeless course of the hours afterwards , had cleared away all the mists from [his]_{179-mr. thornton} intellect . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} felt [his]_{179-mr. thornton} power and revelled in it . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} could almost defy [his]_{179-mr. thornton} heart . If [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had known it , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could have sang the song of [the miller who lived by [the river Dee]_{6740-the river dee}]_{6739-the miller who lived by the river dee} : — “_[0-i] [I]_0-i care for [nobody]_1942-nobody — [Nobody]_1942-nobody cares for [me]_0-i . ” The evidence against [Boucher]_262-boucher , and [other ring - leaders of the riot]_{6741-other ring - leaders of the riot} , was taken before [him]_{179-mr. thornton} : that against [the three others]_{6742-the three others} , for conspiracy , failed . But [he]_{179-mr. thornton} sternly charged [the police]_{2580-the police} to be on the watch ; for [the swift right arm of the law]_{6744-the swift right arm of the law} should be in readiness to strike , as soon as [they]_{2580-the police} could prove a fault . And then [he]_{179-mr. thornton} left [the hot reeking room in [the borough court]_{6746-the borough court}]_{6745-the hot reeking room in the borough court} , and went out into [the fresher , but still sultry street]_{6747-the fresher , but still sultry street} . It seemed as though [he]_{179-mr. thornton} gave way all at once ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was so languid that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could not control [his]_{179-mr. thornton} thoughts ; they would wander to [her]_6748-her : [they]_{2580-the police} would bring back the scene,—not of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} repulse and rejection the day before , but the looks , the actions of the day before that . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} went along [the crowded streets]_{6749-the crowded streets} mechanically , winding in and out among [the people]_{854-the people} , but never seeing [them,—almost]_{6751-them,—almost} sick with longing for that one half - hour — that one brief space of time when [she]_6748-her clung to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , and [her]_6748-her heart beat against [his]_{179-mr. thornton} — to come once again . “_{[1942-nobody]} Why , [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ! [you]_{179-mr. thornton} ’re cutting [me]_0-i very coolly , [I]_0-i must say . And how is [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ? Brave weather this ! [[We]_2878-we [doctors]_2110-doctors]_{2879-we doctors} do n’t like it , [I]_0-i can tell [you]_{179-mr. thornton} ! ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i beg [your]_{179-mr. thornton} pardon , [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} . [I]_0-i really did n’t see [you]_{179-mr. thornton} . [[My]_0-i mother]_{5749-my mother} ’s quite well , thank [you]_{179-mr. thornton} . It is a fine day , and good for the harvest , [I]_0-i hope . If the wheat is well got in , [we]_2878-we shall have a brisk trade next year , whatever [[you]_2110-doctors [doctors]_2110-doctors]_{2882-you doctors} have . ” “_{[2884-each man]} Ay , ay . [Each man]_{2884-each man} for [himself]_{2884-each man} . [Your]_{179-mr. thornton} bad weather , and [your]_{179-mr. thornton} bad times , are [my]_0-i good ones . When trade is bad , there ’s more undermining of health , and preparation for death , going on among [[you]_{179-mr. thornton} Milton men]_{2885-you milton men} than [you]_{179-mr. thornton} ’re aware of . ” “_{[2886-doctor]} Not with [me]_0-i , [Doctor]_2886-doctor . [I]_0-i ’m made of iron . The news of the very worst bad debt [I]_0-i ever had , never made [my]_0-i pulse vary . This strike , which affects [me]_0-i more than [any one else in [Milton,—more]_{89-milton,—more}]_{2887-any one else in milton,—more} than [Hamper,—never]_{328-hamper,—never} comes near [my]_0-i appetite . [You]_2886-doctor must go elsewhere for [a patient]_{2888-a patient} , [Doctor]_2886-doctor . ” “_{[2886-doctor]} By the way , [you]_2886-doctor ’ve recommended [me]_0-i [a good patient]_{2890-a good patient} , [poor lady]_{2891-poor lady} ! Not to go on talking in this heartless way , [I]_0-i seriously believe that [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} — [that lady in [Crampton]_41-crampton]_{2892-that lady in crampton} , [you]_2886-doctor know — hasn’t many weeks to live . [I]_0-i never had any hope of cure , as [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i told [you]_2886-doctor ; but [I]_0-i ’ve been seeing [her]_{142-mrs. hale} to - day , and [I]_0-i think very badly of [her]_{142-mrs. hale} . ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was silent . The vaunted steadiness of pulse failed [him]_{179-mr. thornton} for an instant . “_{[142-mrs. hale]} Can [I]_0-i do anything , [Doctor]_2886-doctor ? ” [he]_0-i asked , in an altered voice . “_{[2886-doctor]} [You]_2886-doctor know — [you]_2886-doctor would see , that money is not very plentiful , are there any comforts or dainties [she]_{142-mrs. hale} ought to have ? ” “_{[2886-doctor]} No , ” replied [the Doctor]_{6023-the doctor} , shaking [his]_{6023-the doctor} head . “_{[2886-doctor]} [She]_{142-mrs. hale} craves for fruit,—she has a constant fever on [her]_{142-mrs. hale} ; but jargonelle pears will do as well as anything , and there are quantities of them in the market . ” “_{[2886-doctor]} [You]_2886-doctor will tell [me]_0-i if there is anything [I]_0-i can do , [I]_0-i ’m sure , ” replied [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i rely upon [you]_2886-doctor . ” “_{[2886-doctor]} Oh ! never fear ! [I]_0-i ’ll not spare [[your]_2886-doctor purse,—I]_{2894-your purse,—i} know it ’s deep enough . [I]_0-i wish [you]_2886-doctor ’d give [me]_0-i a carte - blanche for all [[my]_0-i patients]_{2895-my patients} , and all [their]_{2895-my patients} wants . ” But [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had no general benevolence,—no universal philanthropy ; [few even]_{6753-few even} would have given [him]_{179-mr. thornton} credit for strong affections . But [he]_{179-mr. thornton} went straight to [the first fruit - shop in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{6754-the first fruit - shop in milton} , and chose out the bunch of purple grapes with the most delicate bloom upon them,—the richest - coloured peaches,—the freshest vine - leaves . They were packed into a basket , and [the shopman]_{6755-the shopman} awaited the answer to [his]_{6755-the shopman} inquiry , “_{[2886-doctor]} Where shall [we]_2896-we send [them]_2897-them to , [sir]_5140-sir ? ” There was no reply . “_[2896-we] To [Marlborough Mills]_{2899-marlborough mills} , [I]_0-i suppose , [sir]_5140-sir ? ” “_[5140-sir] No ! ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} said . “_[5140-sir] Give the basket to [me,—I’ll]_{2901-me,—i’ll} take it . ” It took up both [his]_{179-mr. thornton} hands to carry it ; and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had to pass through [the busiest part of [the town]_{1126-the town}]_{6756-the busiest part of the town} for feminine shopping . [Many a young lady of [his]_0-i acquaintance]_{6758-many a young lady of his acquaintance} turned to look after [him]_0-i , and thought it strange to see [him]_0-i occupied just like [a porter]_{6759-a porter} or [an errand - boy]_{6760-an errand - boy} . [He]_0-i was thinking , “_{[2901-me,—i’ll]} [I]_0-i will not be daunted from doing as [I]_0-i choose by the thought of [her]_2902-her . [I]_0-i like to take this fruit to [the poor mother]_{2903-the poor mother} , and it is simply right that [I]_0-i should . [She]_{2903-the poor mother} shall never scorn [me]_0-i out of doing what [I]_0-i please . A pretty joke , indeed , if , for fear of [a haughty girl]_{2904-a haughty girl} , [I]_0-i failed in doing a kindness to [a man [I]_0-i liked]_{2905-a man i liked} ! [I]_0-i do it for [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ; [I]_0-i do it in defiance of [her]_2902-her . ” [He]_0-i went at an unusual pace , and was soon at [Crampton]_41-crampton . [He]_0-i went [upstairs]_521-upstairs two steps at a time , and entered [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} before [Dixon]_186-dixon could announce [him,—his]_0-i face flushed , [his]_0-i eyes shining with kindly earnestness . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} lay on the sofa , heated with fever . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was reading aloud . [Margaret]_123-margaret was working on a low stool by [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s side . [Her]_123-margaret heart fluttered , if [his]_{134-mr. hale} did not at this interview . But [he]_{134-mr. hale} took no notice of her,—hardly of [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} [himself]_{134-mr. hale} ; [he]_{134-mr. hale} went up straight with [his]_{134-mr. hale} basket to [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , and said , in that subdued and gentle tone , which is so touching when used by [a robust man in full health]_{6764-a robust man in full health} , speaking to [a feeble invalid]_{6765-a feeble invalid} , — “_[0-i] [I]_0-i met [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am , and as [he]_{253-dr. donaldson} said fruit would be good for [you]_5530-ma’am , [I]_0-i have taken the liberty — the great liberty — of bringing [you]_5530-ma’am some that seemed to [me]_0-i fine . ” [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} was excessively pleased ; quite in a tremble of eagerness . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} with fewer words expressed a deeper gratitude . “_{[253-dr. donaldson]} Fetch a plate , [Margaret]_123-margaret — a basket — anything . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret stood up by the table , half afraid of moving or making any noise to arouse [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} into a consciousness of [her]_123-margaret being in [the room]_{567-the room} . [She]_123-margaret thought it would be awkward for [both]_6767-both to be brought into conscious collision : and fancied that , from [her]_123-margaret being on a low seat at first , and now standing behind [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had overlooked [her]_123-margaret in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} haste . As if [he]_{179-mr. thornton} did not feel the consciousness of [her]_123-margaret presence all over , though [his]_{179-mr. thornton} eyes had never rested on [her]_123-margaret ! “_[0-i] [I]_0-i must go , ” said [he]_0-i , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i can not stay . If [you]_123-margaret will forgive this liberty,—my rough ways,—too abrupt , [I]_0-i fear — but [I]_0-i will be more gentle next time . [You]_123-margaret will allow [me]_0-i the pleasure of bringing [you]_123-margaret some fruit again , if [I]_0-i should see any that is tempting . Good afternoon , [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . Good - bye , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am . ” [He]_0-i was gone . Not one word : not one look to [Margaret]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret believed that [he]_0-i had not seen [her]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret went for a plate in silence , and lifted the fruit out tenderly , with the points of [her]_123-margaret delicate taper fingers . It was good of [him]_0-i to bring it ; and after yesterday too ! “_{[5530-ma’am]} Oh ! it is so delicious ! ” said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , in a feeble voice . “_{[5530-ma’am]} How kind of [him]_0-i to think of [me]_0-i ! [Margaret]_123-margaret love , only taste these grapes ! Was it not good of [him]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] Yes ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , quietly . “_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret ! ” said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , rather querulously , “_{[123-margaret]} [you]_123-margaret wo n’t like anything [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} does . [I]_0-i never saw [anybody]_591-anybody so prejudiced . ” [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} had been peeling a peach for [[his]_{134-mr. hale} wife]_{592-his wife} ; and , cutting off a small piece for [himself]_{134-mr. hale} , [he]_{134-mr. hale} said : “_{[591-anybody]} If [I]_0-i had any prejudices , the gift of such delicious fruit as this would melt [them]_2909-them away . [I]_0-i have not tasted such fruit — no ! not even in [Hampshire]_40-hampshire — since [I]_0-i was [a boy]_{2910-a boy} ; and , to [boys]_2911-boys , [I]_0-i fancy , all fruit is good . [I]_0-i remember eating sloes and crabs with a relish . Do [you]_123-margaret remember the matted - up currant bushes , [Margaret]_123-margaret , at the corner of the west - wall at [the garden]_{723-the garden} at [home]_510-home ? ” Did [she]_123-margaret not ? Did [she]_123-margaret not remember every weather - stain on the old stone wall ; the gray and yellow lichens that marked it like a map ; the little crane’s - bill that grew in the crevices ? [She]_123-margaret had been shaken by the events of the last two days ; [her]_123-margaret whole life just now was a strain upon [her]_123-margaret fortitude ; and , somehow , these careless words of [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s , touching on the remembrance of the sunny times of old , made [her]_123-margaret start up , and , dropping [her]_123-margaret sewing on the ground , [she]_123-margaret went hastily out of [the room]_{567-the room} into [[her]_123-margaret own little chamber]_{6772-her own little chamber} . [She]_123-margaret had hardly given way to the first choking sob , when [she]_123-margaret became aware of [Dixon]_186-dixon standing at [her]_123-margaret drawers , and evidently searching for something . “_{[123-margaret]} Bless [me]_0-i , [miss]_5091-miss ! How [you]_5091-miss startled [me]_0-i ! [Missus]_2915-missus is not worse , is [she]_2915-missus ? Is anything the matter ? ” “_{[2915-missus]} No , nothing . Only [I]_0-i ’m silly , [Dixon]_186-dixon , and want a glass of water . What are [you]_186-dixon looking for ? [I]_0-i keep [my]_0-i muslins in that drawer . ” [Dixon]_186-dixon did not speak , but went on rummaging . The scent of lavender came out and perfumed [the room]_{567-the room} . At last [Dixon]_186-dixon found what [she]_5091-miss wanted ; what it was [Margaret]_123-margaret could not see . [Dixon]_186-dixon faced round , and spoke to [her]_5091-miss : “_[0-i] Now [I]_0-i do n’t like telling what [I]_0-i wanted , because [you]_5091-miss ’ve fretting enough to go through , and [I]_0-i know [you]_5091-miss ’ll fret about this . [I]_0-i meant to have kept it from [you]_5091-miss till night , may be , or such times as that . ” “_[0-i] What is the matter ? Pray , tell [me]_0-i , [Dixon]_186-dixon , at once . ” “_[186-dixon] [That young woman [you]_186-dixon go to see]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} — [Higgins]_204-bessy [I]_0-i mean . ” “_[204-bessy] Well ? ” “_[204-bessy] Well ! [she]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} died this morning , and [[her]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} sister]_{601-her sister} is here — come to beg a strange thing . It seems , [the young woman who died]_{2918-the young woman who died} had a fancy for being buried in something of [yours]_186-dixon , and so [the sister]_{1494-the sister} ’s come to ask for it,—and [I]_0-i was looking for a night - cap that was n’t too good to give away . ” “_[0-i] Oh ! let [me]_0-i find one , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , in the midst of [her]_123-margaret tears . “_[0-i] [Poor Bessy]_264-bessy ! [I]_0-i never thought [I]_0-i should not see [her]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} again . ” “_[0-i] Why , that ’s another thing . [This girl downstairs]_{2920-this girl downstairs} wanted [me]_0-i to ask [you]_186-dixon , if [you]_186-dixon would like to see [her]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} . ” “_{[2920-this girl downstairs]} But [she]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} ’s dead ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , turning a little pale . “_{[2916-that young woman you go to see]} [I]_0-i never saw [a dead person]_{2618-a dead person} . No ! [I]_0-i would rather not . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should never have asked [you]_186-dixon , if [you]_186-dixon had n’t come in . [I]_0-i told [her]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} [you]_186-dixon would n’t . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will go down and speak to [her]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , afraid lest [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s harshness of manner might wound [the poor girl]_{6774-the poor girl} . So , taking the cap in [her]_123-margaret hand , [she]_123-margaret went to [the kitchen]_{1011-the kitchen} . [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} ’s face was all swollen with crying , and [she]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} burst out afresh when [she]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} saw [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[0-i] Oh , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am , [she]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} loved [yo]_2923-yo ’ , [she]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} loved [yo]_2923-yo ’ , [she]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} did indeed ! ” And for a long time , [Margaret]_123-margaret could not get [her]_123-margaret to say anything more than this . At last , [her]_123-margaret sympathy , and [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s scolding , forced out a few facts . [Nicholas Higgins]_202-higgins had gone out in the morning , leaving [Bessy]_264-bessy as well as on the day before . But in an hour [she]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} was taken worse ; [some neighbour]_{6776-some neighbour} ran to [the room where [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} was working]_{6777-the room where mary was working} ; [they]_{6776-some neighbour} did not know where to find [[her]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} father]_{444-her father} ; [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} had only come in a few minutes before [she]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} died . “_{[2916-that young woman you go to see]} It were a day or two ago [she]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} axed to be buried in [somewhat o ’ yourn]_{2924-somewhat o ’ yourn} . [She]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} were never tired o ’ talking o ’ [yo]_2923-yo ’ . [She]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} used to say [yo]_2923-yo ’ were the prettiest thing [she]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} ever clapped eyes on . [She]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} loved [yo]_2923-yo ’ dearly . [Her]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} last words were ‘ Give [her]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} [my]_0-i affectionate respects ; and keep [father]_5264-father fro ’ drink . ’ [Yo’ll]_2923-yo come and see [[her]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} ma’am]_{2926-her ma’am} . [She]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} would ha ’ thought it a great compliment , [I]_0-i know . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret shrank a little from answering . “_{[2916-that young woman you go to see]} Yes , perhaps [I]_0-i may . Yes , [I]_0-i will . [I]_0-i ’ll come before tea . But where ’s [[your]_{2916-that young woman you go to see} father]_{5373-your father} , [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} ? ” [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} shook [her]_{5516-the girl} head , and stood up to be going . “_{[178-mr. bell]} [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , ” said [Dixon]_186-dixon , in a low voice , “_{[178-mr. bell]} where ’s the use o ’ [your]_{187-miss hale} going to see the poor thing laid out ? [I]_0-i ’d never say a word against it , if it could do [the girl]_{5516-the girl} any good ; and [I]_0-i would n’t mind a bit going [myself]_0-i , if that would satisfy [her]_{5516-the girl} . [They]_2929-they ’ve just a notion , [these common folks]_{2930-these common folks} , of its being a respect to [the departed]_{2931-the departed} . Here , ” said [she]_186-dixon , turning sharply round , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ll come and see [[your]_{187-miss hale} sister]_{2096-your sister} . [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} is busy , and [she]_{5516-the girl} ca n’t come , or else [she]_{5516-the girl} would . ” [The girl]_{5516-the girl} looked wistfully at [Margaret]_123-margaret . [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s coming might be a compliment , but it was not the same thing to [the poor sister , who had had [her]_{6780-the poor sister , who had had her little pangs of jealousy , during bessy ’s lifetime} little pangs of jealousy , during [Bessy]_264-bessy ’s lifetime]_{6780-the poor sister , who had had her little pangs of jealousy , during bessy ’s lifetime} , at the intimacy between [her]_{6780-the poor sister , who had had her little pangs of jealousy , during bessy ’s lifetime} and [the young lady]_{1002-the young lady} . “_{[5516-the girl]} No , [Dixon]_186-dixon ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret with decision . “_[186-dixon] [I]_0-i will go . [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} , [you]_{178-mr. bell} shall see [me]_0-i this afternoon . ” And for fear of [her]_123-margaret own cowardice , [she]_123-margaret went away , in order to take from [herself]_123-margaret any chance of changing [her]_123-margaret determination . CHAPTER XXVIII . COMFORT IN SORROW . “_{[178-mr. bell]} Through cross to crown!—And though [thy]_2933-thy spirit ’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength , Good cheer ! good cheer ! Soon ends the bitter strife , And [thou]_2933-thy shalt reign in peace with [Christ]_290-christ at length . ” [KOSEGARTEN]_{329-kosegarten} . “_[290-christ] Ay sooth , [we]_2934-they feel too strong in [weal]_2935-weal , to need [Thee]_2933-thy on [that road]_{2936-that road} ; But woe being come , the soul is dumb , that crieth not on ‘ [God]_174-god . ’ ” [MRS . BROWNING]_{162-mrs . browning} . That afternoon [she]_123-margaret walked swiftly to [the [Higgins]_202-higgins ’s house]_{6782-the higgins ’s house} . [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} was looking out for [her]_123-margaret , with a half - distrustful face . [Margaret]_123-margaret smiled into [her]_123-margaret eyes to re - assure [her]_123-margaret . [They]_2934-they passed quickly through [the house - place]_{6783-the house - place} , [upstairs]_521-upstairs , and into the quiet presence of the dead . Then [Margaret]_123-margaret was glad that [she]_123-margaret had come . The face , so often weary with pain , so restless with troublous thoughts , had now the faint soft smile of eternal rest upon it . The slow tears gathered into [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s eyes , but a deep calm entered into [her]_123-margaret soul . And that was death ! It looked more peaceful than life . All beautiful scriptures came into [her]_123-margaret mind . “_[2937-they] [They]_2937-they rest from [their]_2937-they labours . ” “_[2937-they] [The weary]_{1967-the weary} are at rest . ” “_[2939-he] [He]_2939-he giveth [his]_2939-he beloved sleep . ” Slowly , slowly [Margaret]_123-margaret turned away from the bed . [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} was humbly sobbing in the back - ground . [They]_2934-they went [downstairs]_{474-downstairs} without a word . Resting [his]_2939-he hand upon the house - table , [Nicholas Higgins]_202-higgins stood in the midst of the floor ; [his]_2939-he great eyes startled open by the news [he]_2939-he had heard , as [he]_2939-he came along [the court]_{1613-the court} , from many busy tongues . [His]_2939-he eyes were dry and fierce ; studying the reality of [her]_123-margaret death ; bringing [himself]_2939-he to understand that [[her]_123-margaret place]_{6787-her place} should know [her]_123-margaret no more . For [she]_123-margaret had been sickly , dying so long , that [he]_2939-he had persuaded [himself]_2939-he [she]_123-margaret would not die ; that [she]_123-margaret would “_[2939-he] pull through . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret felt as if [she]_123-margaret had no business to be [there]_457-there , familiarly acquainting [herself]_123-margaret with the surroundings of death , which [he]_2939-he , [the father]_{1357-the father} , had only just learnt . There had been a pause of an instant on [the steep crooked stair]_{6790-the steep crooked stair} , when [she]_123-margaret first saw [him]_2939-he ; but now [she]_123-margaret tried to steal past [his]_2939-he abstracted gaze , and to leave [him]_2939-he in the solemn circle of [his]_2939-he household misery . [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} sat down on the first chair [she]_123-margaret came to , and throwing [her]_123-margaret apron over [her]_123-margaret head , began to cry . The noise appeared to rouse [him]_2939-he . [He]_2939-he took sudden hold of [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s arm , and held [her]_123-margaret till [he]_2939-he could gather words to speak . [His]_2939-he throat seemed dry ; they came up thick , and choked , and hoarse : “_[2939-he] Were [yo]_2940-yo ’ with [her]_2941-she ? Did [yo]_2940-yo ’ see [her]_2941-she die ? ” “_[2940-yo] No ! ” replied [Margaret]_123-margaret , standing still with the utmost patience , now [she]_123-margaret found [herself]_123-margaret perceived . It was some time before [he]_2939-he spoke again , but [he]_2939-he kept [his]_2939-he hold on [her]_123-margaret arm . “_[2940-yo] [All men]_{2070-all men} must die , ” said [he]_2939-he at last , with a strange sort of gravity , which first suggested to [Margaret]_123-margaret the idea that [he]_2939-he had been drinking — not enough to intoxicate [himself]_2939-he , but enough to make [his]_2939-he thoughts bewildered . “_{[2070-all men]} But [she]_2941-she were younger than [me]_0-i . ” Still [he]_2939-he pondered over the event , not looking at [Margaret]_123-margaret , though [he]_2939-he grasped [her]_123-margaret tight . Suddenly , [he]_2939-he looked up at [her]_123-margaret with a wild searching inquiry in [his]_2939-he glance . “_[2941-she] [Yo’re]_2943-yo’re sure and certain [she]_2941-she ’s dead — not in a dwam , a faint ? [she]_2941-she ’s been so before , often . ” “_[2941-she] [She]_2941-she is dead , ” replied [Margaret]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret felt no fear in speaking to [him]_2939-he , though [he]_2939-he hurt [her]_123-margaret arm with [his]_2939-he gripe , and wild gleams came across the stupidity of [his]_2939-he eyes . “_[2941-she] [She]_2941-she is dead ! ” [she]_123-margaret said . [He]_2939-he looked at [her]_123-margaret still with that searching look , which seemed to fade out of [his]_2939-he eyes as [he]_2939-he gazed . Then [he]_2939-he suddenly let go [his]_2939-he hold of [Margaret]_123-margaret , and , throwing [his]_2939-he body half across the table , [he]_2939-he shook [it]_6791-it and every piece of furniture in [the room]_{567-the room} , with [his]_2939-he violent sobs . [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} came trembling towards [him]_2939-he . “_[2941-she] Get [thee]_2941-she gone!—get [thee]_2941-she gone ! ” [he]_2939-he cried , striking wildly and blindly at [her]_2941-she . “_[2941-she] What do [I]_0-i care for [thee]_2941-she ? ” [Margaret]_123-margaret took [her]_123-margaret hand and held it softly in [hers]_123-margaret . [He]_2939-he tore [his]_2939-he hair , [he]_2939-he beat [his]_2939-he head against the hard wood , then [he]_2939-he lay exhausted and stupid . Still [[his]_2939-he daughter]_{840-his daughter} and [Margaret]_123-margaret did not move . [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} trembled from head to foot . At last — it might have been a quarter of an hour , it might have been an hour — [he]_2939-he lifted [himself]_2939-he up . [His]_2939-he eyes were swollen and bloodshot , and [he]_2939-he seemed to have forgotten that [any one]_{483-any one} was by ; [he]_2939-he scowled at [the watchers]_{6795-the watchers} when [he]_2939-he saw [them]_{6795-the watchers} . [He]_2939-he shook [himself]_2939-he heavily , gave [them]_{6795-the watchers} one more sullen look , spoke never a word , but made for the door . “_[2941-she] Oh , [father]_5264-father , [father]_5264-father ! ” said [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} , throwing [herself]_{178-mr. bell} upon [his]_5264-father arm,—“not_{[5264-father]} to - night ! Any night but to - night . Oh , help [me]_0-i ! [he]_2946-he ’s going out to drink again ! [Father]_314-father , [I]_0-i ’ll not leave [yo]_314-father ’ . [Yo]_314-father ’ may strike , but [I]_0-i ’ll not leave [yo]_314-father ’ . [She]_2947-she told [me]_0-i last of all to keep [yo]_314-father ’ fro ’ drink ! ” But [Margaret]_123-margaret stood in the doorway , silent yet commanding . [He]_5264-father looked up at [her]_123-margaret defyingly . “_[2947-she] It ’s [[my]_0-i own house]_{2948-my own house} . Stand out o ’ the way , [wench]_2949-wench , or [I]_0-i ’ll make [yo]_314-father ’ ! ” [He]_5264-father had shaken off [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} with violence ; [he]_5264-father looked ready to strike [Margaret]_123-margaret . But [she]_123-margaret never moved a feature — never took [her]_123-margaret deep , serious eyes off [him]_5264-father . [He]_5264-father stared back on [her]_123-margaret with gloomy fierceness . If [she]_123-margaret had stirred hand or foot , [he]_5264-father would have thrust [her]_123-margaret aside with even more violence than [he]_5264-father had used to [[his]_5264-father own daughter]_{6796-his own daughter} , whose face was bleeding from [her]_123-margaret fall against a chair . “_[0-i] What are [yo]_314-father ’ looking at [me]_0-i in that way for ? ” asked [he]_5264-father at last , daunted and awed by [her]_123-margaret severe calm . “_[314-father] If [yo]_314-father ’ think for to keep [me]_0-i from going what gait [I]_0-i choose , because [she]_2950-she loved [yo’—and]_{2951-yo’—and} in [[my]_0-i own house]_{2948-my own house} , too , where [I]_0-i never asked [yo]_314-father ’ to come , [yo’re]_314-father mista’en . It ’s very hard upon [a man that [he]_{2953-a man that he ca n’t go to the only comfort left} ca n’t go to the only comfort left]_{2953-a man that he ca n’t go to the only comfort left} . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret felt that [he]_5264-father acknowledged [her]_123-margaret power . What could [she]_123-margaret do next ? [He]_5264-father had seated [himself]_5264-father on a chair , close to the door ; half - conquered half - resenting ; intending to go out as soon as [she]_123-margaret left [her]_123-margaret position , but unwilling to use the violence [he]_5264-father had threatened not five minutes before . [Margaret]_123-margaret laid [her]_123-margaret hand on [his]_5264-father arm . “_{[2953-a man that he ca n’t go to the only comfort left]} Come with [me]_0-i , ” [she]_123-margaret said . “_[0-i] Come and see [her]_2954-her ! ” The voice in which [she]_123-margaret spoke was very low and solemn ; but there was no fear or doubt expressed in it , either of [him]_5264-father or of [his]_5264-father compliance . [He]_5264-father sullenly rose up . [He]_5264-father stood uncertain , with dogged irresolution upon [his]_5264-father face . [She]_123-margaret waited [him]_5264-father there ; quietly and patiently waited for [his]_5264-father time to move . [He]_5264-father had a strange pleasure in making [her]_123-margaret wait ; but at last [he]_5264-father moved towards the stairs . [She]_123-margaret and [he]_5264-father stood by the corpse . “_[2954-her] [Her]_2954-her last words to [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} were , ‘ Keep [[my]_0-i father]_{5535-my father} fro ’ drink . ’ ” “_[2954-her] It canna hurt [her]_2954-her now , ” muttered [he]_5264-father . “_[2954-her] Nought can hurt [her]_2954-her now . ” Then , raising [his]_5264-father voice to a wailing cry , [he]_5264-father went on : “_[2956-we] [We]_2956-we may quarrel and fall out — [we]_2956-we may make peace and be [friends]_461-friends — [we]_2956-we may clem to skin and bone — and nought o ’ all [our]_2956-we griefs will ever touch [her]_2954-her more . [Hoo]_203-hoo ’s had [her]_2954-her portion on ’em . What wi ’ hard work first , and sickness at last , hoo ’ led the life of a dog . And to die without knowing one good piece o ’ rejoicing in all [her]_2954-her days ! Nay , [wench]_2949-wench , whatever hoo said , hoo can know nought about it now , and [I]_0-i mun ha ’ a sup o ’ drink just to steady [me]_0-i again sorrow . ” “_[0-i] No , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , softening with [his]_2949-wench softened manner . “_[0-i] [You]_2949-wench shall not . If [her]_2954-her life has been what [you]_2949-wench say , at any rate [she]_2954-her did not fear death as [some]_5321-some do . Oh , [you]_2949-wench should have heard [her]_2954-her speak of the life to come — the life hidden with [God]_174-god , that [she]_2954-her is now gone to . ” [He]_2949-wench shook [his]_2949-wench head , glancing sideways up at [Margaret]_123-margaret as [he]_2949-wench did so . [His]_2949-wench pale haggard face struck [her]_123-margaret painfully . “_[2954-her] [You]_2949-wench are sorely tried . Where have [you]_2949-wench been all day — not at work ? ” “_[2949-wench] Not at work , sure enough , ” said [he]_2949-wench , with a short , grim laugh . “_[2949-wench] Not at what [you]_2949-wench call work . [I]_0-i were at the Committee , till [I]_0-i were sickened out wi ’ trying to make fools hear reason . [I]_0-i were fetched to [[Boucher]_262-boucher ’s wife]_{2960-boucher ’s wife} afore seven this morning . [She]_{2960-boucher ’s wife} ’s bed - fast , but [she]_{2960-boucher ’s wife} were raving and raging to know where [[her]_{2960-boucher ’s wife} dunner - headed brute of [a chap]_{6401-a chap}]_{2961-her dunner - headed brute of a chap} was , as if [I]_0-i ’d to keep [him]_{2961-her dunner - headed brute of a chap} — as if [he]_{2961-her dunner - headed brute of a chap} were fit to be ruled by [me]_0-i . [The d — d fool , who has put [his]_{2961-her dunner - headed brute of a chap} foot in all [our]_2964-our plans]_{2963-the d — d fool , who has put his foot in all our plans} ! And [I]_0-i ’ve walked [my]_0-i feet sore wi ’ going about for to see [men who would n’t be seen]_{2965-men who would n’t be seen} , now the law is raised against [us]_2964-our . And [I]_0-i were sore - hearted , too , which is worse than sore - footed ; and if [I]_0-i did see [a friend who ossed to treat [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i never knew hoo lay a - dying here]_{2966-a friend who ossed to treat me , i never knew hoo lay a - dying here} . [Bess]_2967-bess , [lass]_2968-lass , [thou’d]_2969-thou believe [me]_0-i , [thou]_2969-thou wouldst — wouldstn’t [thou]_2969-thou ? ” turning to the poor dumb form with wild appeal . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sure , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sure [you]_0-i did not know ; it was quite sudden . But , now , [you]_0-i see , it would be different ; [you]_0-i do know ; [you]_0-i do see [her]_2970-her lying there ; [you]_0-i hear what [she]_2970-her said with [her]_2970-her last breath . [You]_0-i will not go ? ” No answer . In fact , where was [he]_0-i to look for comfort ? “_[0-i] Come [home]_510-home with [me]_0-i , ” said [she]_123-margaret at last , with a bold venture , half trembling at [her]_123-margaret own proposal as [she]_123-margaret made it . “_[0-i] At least [you]_0-i shall have some comfortable food , which [I]_0-i ’m sure [you]_0-i need . ” “_{[2972-yo’r father]} [Yo’r father]_{2972-yo’r father} ’s [a parson]_{2973-a parson} ? ” asked [he]_0-i , with a sudden turn in [his]_0-i ideas . “_{[2972-yo’r father]} [He]_{2972-yo’r father} was , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , shortly . “_{[2972-yo’r father]} [I]_0-i ’ll go and take a dish o ’ tea with [him]_{2972-yo’r father} , since [yo’ve]_2974-yo’ve asked [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i ’ve many a thing [I]_0-i often wished to say to [a parson]_{2973-a parson} , and [I]_0-i ’m not particular as to whether [he]_{2972-yo’r father} ’s preaching now , or not . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret was perplexed ; [his]_0-i drinking tea with [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , who would be totally unprepared for [[his]_0-i visitor]_{758-his visitor} — [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} so ill — seemed utterly out of the question ; and yet , if [she]_123-margaret drew back now , it would be worse than ever — sure to drive [him]_0-i to [the gin - shop]_{6800-the gin - shop} . [She]_123-margaret thought that if [she]_123-margaret could only get [him]_0-i to [[their]_2977-we own house]_{6801-their own house} , it was so great a step gained that [she]_123-margaret would trust to [the chapter of accidents]_{6802-the chapter of accidents} for the next . “_[0-i] Good - bye , [ou’d wench]_{2976-ou’d wench} ! [We]_2977-we ’ve parted company at last , [we]_2977-we have ! But [thou’st]_2978-thy been a blessin ’ to [[thy]_2978-thy father]_{2979-thy father} ever sin ’ [thou]_2978-thy [wert]_2980-wert born . Bless [thy]_2978-thy white lips , lass,—they’ve a smile on ’em now ! and [I]_0-i ’m glad to see it once again , though [I]_0-i ’m lone and forlorn for evermore . ” [He]_0-i stooped down and fondly kissed [[his]_0-i daughter]_{840-his daughter} ; covered up [her]_{840-his daughter} face , and turned to follow [Margaret]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret had hastily gone down [stairs]_877-stairs to tell [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} of the arrangement ; to say it was the only place [she]_123-margaret could think of to keep [him]_0-i from [the gin - palace]_{6805-the gin - palace} ; to urge [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} to come too , for [her]_123-margaret heart smote [her]_123-margaret at the idea of leaving [the poor affectionate girl]_{6806-the poor affectionate girl} alone . But [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} had [[friends]_461-friends amongst [the neighbours]_{6809-the neighbours}]_{6808-friends amongst the neighbours} , [she]_123-margaret said , who would come in and sit a bit with [her]_123-margaret ; it was all right ; but [father]_5264-father — [He]_5264-father was there by [them]_{6808-friends amongst the neighbours} or [she]_123-margaret would have spoken more . [He]_5264-father had shaken off [his]_5264-father emotion , as if [he]_5264-father was ashamed of having ever given way to it ; and had even o’erleaped [himself]_5264-father so much that [he]_5264-father assumed a sort of bitter mirth , like the crackling of thorns under a pot . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m going to take [my]_0-i tea wi ’ [[her]_2981-her father]_{444-her father} , [I]_0-i am . ” But [he]_5264-father slouched [his]_5264-father cap low down over [his]_5264-father brow as [he]_5264-father went out into [the street]_{1105-the street} , and looked neither to the right nor to the left , while [he]_5264-father tramped along by [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s side ; [he]_5264-father feared being upset by the words , still more the looks , of sympathising [neighbours]_{5580-neighbours} . So [he]_5264-father and [Margaret]_123-margaret walked in silence . As [he]_5264-father got near [the street in which [he]_5264-father knew [she]_123-margaret lived]_{6813-the street in which he knew she lived} , [he]_5264-father looked down at [his]_5264-father clothes , [his]_5264-father hands , [his]_5264-father shoes . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should m’appen ha ’ cleaned [mysel]_0-i ’ , first . ” It certainly would have been desirable , but [Margaret]_123-margaret assured [him]_5264-father [he]_5264-father should be allowed to go into [the yard]_{6125-the yard} , and have soap and towel provided ; [she]_123-margaret would not let [him]_5264-father slip out of [her]_123-margaret hands just then . While [he]_5264-father followed [the house - servant]_{6815-the house - servant} along [the passage]_{6816-the passage} , and through [the kitchen]_{1011-the kitchen} , stepping cautiously on every dark mark in the pattern of the oil - cloth , in order to conceal [his]_5264-father dirty foot - prints , [Margaret]_123-margaret ran [upstairs]_521-upstairs . [She]_123-margaret met [Dixon]_186-dixon on [the landing]_{6421-the landing} . “_[0-i] How is [mamma?—where]_{330-mamma?—where} is [papa]_528-papa ? ” [Missus]_6820-missus was tired , and gone into [[her]_6820-missus own room]_{879-her own room} . [She]_6820-missus had wanted to go to bed , but [Dixon]_186-dixon had persuaded [her]_6820-missus to lie down on the sofa , and have [her]_6820-missus tea brought to [her]_6820-missus [there]_457-there ; it would be better than getting restless by being too long in bed . So far , so good . But where was [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ? In [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} . [Margaret]_123-margaret went in half breathless with the hurried story [she]_123-margaret had to tell . Of course , [she]_123-margaret told it incompletely ; and [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} was rather “_[0-i] taken aback ” by the idea of [the drunken weaver awaiting [him]_{444-her father} in [[his]_{444-her father} quiet study]_{6826-his quiet study} , with whom [he]_{444-her father} was expected to drink tea , and on whose behalf [Margaret]_123-margaret was anxiously pleading]_{6825-the drunken weaver awaiting him in his quiet study , with whom he was expected to drink tea , and on whose behalf margaret was anxiously pleading} . [The meek , kind - hearted Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} would have readily tried to console [him]_{444-her father} in [his]_{444-her father} grief , but , unluckily , the point [Margaret]_123-margaret dwelt upon most forcibly was the fact of [his]_{444-her father} having been drinking , and [her]_123-margaret having brought [him]_{444-her father} [home]_510-home with [her]_123-margaret as a last expedient to keep [him]_{444-her father} from [the gin - shop]_{6800-the gin - shop} . One little event had come out of another so naturally that [Margaret]_123-margaret was hardly conscious of what [she]_123-margaret had done , till [she]_123-margaret saw the slight look of repugnance on [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s face . “_[528-papa] Oh , [papa]_528-papa ! [he]_528-papa really is [a man [you]_528-papa will not dislike]_{2985-a man you will not dislike} — if [you]_528-papa wo n’t be shocked to begin with . ” “_[528-papa] But , [Margaret]_123-margaret , to bring [a drunken man]_{2986-a drunken man} [home]_510-home — and [[your]_123-margaret mother]_{5280-your mother} so ill ! ” [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s countenance fell . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sorry , [papa]_528-papa . [He]_528-papa is very quiet — [he]_528-papa is not tipsy at all . [He]_528-papa was only rather strange at first , but that might be the shock of poor [Bessy]_264-bessy ’s death . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s eyes filled with tears . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} took hold of [her]_123-margaret sweet pleading face in both [his]_{134-mr. hale} hands , and kissed [her]_123-margaret forehead . “_[528-papa] It is all right , [dear]_5155-dear . [I]_0-i ’ll go and make [him]_528-papa as comfortable as [I]_0-i can , and do [you]_5155-dear attend to [[your]_5155-dear mother]_{5280-your mother} . Only , if [you]_5155-dear can come in and make a third in [the study]_{5186-the study} , [I]_0-i shall be glad . ” “_[0-i] Oh , yes — thank [you]_0-i . ” But as [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was leaving [the room]_{567-the room} , [she]_5155-dear ran after [him]_{134-mr. hale} . “_[139-papa] [Papa]_139-papa — [you]_5155-dear must not wonder at what [he]_528-papa says : [he]_528-papa ’s an — — , [I]_0-i mean [he]_528-papa does not believe much in what [we]_2993-we do . ” “_[528-papa] Oh dear ! [a drunken infidel weaver]_{2994-a drunken infidel weaver} ! ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} to [himself]_{134-mr. hale} , in dismay . But to [Margaret]_123-margaret [he]_{134-mr. hale} only said , “_[528-papa] If [[your]_5155-dear mother]_{5280-your mother} goes to sleep , be sure [you]_5155-dear come directly . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret went into [[[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s room]_{1212-her mother ’s room} . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} lifted [herself]_{142-mrs. hale} up from a doze . “_[528-papa] When did [you]_5155-dear write to [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? Yesterday , or the day before ? ” “_[5155-dear] Yesterday , [mamma]_5139-mamma . ” “_[5155-dear] Yesterday , and the letter went ? ” “_[5139-mamma] Yes . [I]_0-i took it [myself]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] Oh , [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_0-i ’m so afraid of [his]_{159-frederick} coming ! If [he]_{159-frederick} should be recognized ! If [he]_{159-frederick} should be taken ! If [he]_{159-frederick} should be executed , after all these years that [he]_{159-frederick} has kept away and lived in safety ! [I]_0-i keep falling asleep and dreaming that [he]_{159-frederick} is caught and being tried . ” “_[5139-mamma] Oh , [mamma]_5139-mamma , do n’t be afraid . There will be some risk , no doubt ; but [we]_2998-we will lessen it as much as ever [we]_2998-we can . And it is so little ! Now , if [we]_2998-we were at [Helstone]_8-helstone , there would be twenty — a hundred times as much . [There]_457-there , [everybody]_{2349-everybody} would remember [him]_{159-frederick} ; and if there was [a stranger]_{869-a stranger} known to be in [the house]_{460-the house} , [they]_{2349-everybody} would be sure to guess it was [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ; while [here]_5144-here , [nobody]_1942-nobody knows or cares for [us]_2998-we enough to notice what [we]_2998-we do . [Dixon]_186-dixon will keep the door like a dragon — won’t [you]_5139-mamma , [Dixon]_186-dixon — while [he]_{159-frederick} is [here]_5144-here ? ” “_[3006-they] [They]_3006-they ’ll be clever if [they]_3006-they come in past [me]_0-i ! ” said [Dixon]_186-dixon , showing [her]_186-dixon teeth at the bare idea . “_[3006-they] And [he]_{159-frederick} need not go out , except in the dusk , [poor fellow]_{5622-poor fellow} ! ” “_{[5622-poor fellow]} [Poor fellow]_{5622-poor fellow} ! ” echoed [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . “_{[5622-poor fellow]} But [I]_0-i almost wish [you]_0-i had not written . Would it be too late to stop [him]_{159-frederick} if [you]_0-i wrote again , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m afraid it would , [mamma]_5139-mamma , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , remembering the urgency with which [she]_123-margaret had entreated [him]_{159-frederick} to come directly , if [he]_{159-frederick} wished to see [[his]_{159-frederick} mother]_{5657-his mother} alive . “_[5139-mamma] [I]_0-i always dislike that doing things in such a hurry , ” said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . [Margaret]_123-margaret was silent . “_[5139-mamma] Come now , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am , ” said [Dixon]_186-dixon , with a kind of cheerful authority , “_{[5530-ma’am]} [you]_5530-ma’am know seeing [Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} is just the very thing of all others [you]_5530-ma’am ’re longing for . And [I]_0-i ’m glad [Miss Margaret]_123-margaret wrote off straight , without shilly - shallying . [I]_0-i ’ve had a great mind to do it [myself]_0-i . And [we]_3011-we ’ll keep [him]_{159-frederick} snug , depend upon it . There ’s only [Martha]_331-martha in [the house]_{460-the house} that would not do a good deal to save [him]_{159-frederick} on a pinch ; and [I]_0-i ’ve been thinking [she]_331-martha might go and see [[her]_331-martha mother]_{469-her mother} just at that very time . [She]_331-martha ’s been saying once or twice [she]_331-martha should like to go , for [[her]_331-martha mother]_{469-her mother} has had a stroke since [she]_331-martha came [here]_5144-here ; only [she]_331-martha did n’t like to ask . But [I]_0-i ’ll see about [her]_331-martha being safe off , as soon as [we]_3011-we know when [he]_{159-frederick} comes , God bless [him]_{159-frederick} ! So take [your]_3016-your tea , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am , in comfort , and trust to [me]_0-i . ” [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} did trust in [Dixon]_186-dixon more than in [Margaret]_123-margaret . [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s words quieted [her]_123-margaret for the time . [Margaret]_123-margaret poured out the tea in silence , trying to think of something agreeable to say ; but [her]_123-margaret thoughts made answer something like [Daniel O’Rourke]_{332-daniel o’rourke} , when [the man - in - the moon]_{6834-the man - in - the moon} asked [him]_{159-frederick} to get off [his]_{159-frederick} reaping - hook . “_[3016-your] The more [you]_3016-your ax [us]_3011-we , the more [we]_3011-we wo n’t stir . ” The more [she]_123-margaret tried to think of something — anything besides the danger to which [Frederick]_{159-frederick} would be exposed — the more closely [her]_123-margaret imagination clung to the unfortunate idea presented to [her]_123-margaret . [[Her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} prattled with [Dixon]_186-dixon , and seemed to have utterly forgotten the possibility of [Frederick]_{159-frederick} being tried and executed — utterly forgotten that at [her]_{469-her mother} wish , if by [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s deed , [he]_{159-frederick} was summoned into this danger . [[Her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} was [one of those who throw out terrible possibilities , miserable probabilities , unfortunate chances of all kinds , as a rocket throws out sparks]_{6837-one of those who throw out terrible possibilities , miserable probabilities , unfortunate chances of all kinds , as a rocket throws out sparks} ; but if the sparks light on some combustible matter , they smoulder first , and burst out into a frightful flame at last . [Margaret]_123-margaret was glad when , [her]_123-margaret filial duties gently and carefully performed , [she]_123-margaret could go down into [the study]_{5186-the study} . [She]_123-margaret wondered how [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and [Higgins]_202-higgins had got on . In the first place , [the decorous , kind - hearted , simple , old - fashioned gentleman]_{6840-the decorous , kind - hearted , simple , old - fashioned gentleman} , had unconsciously called out , by [his]_{6840-the decorous , kind - hearted , simple , old - fashioned gentleman} own refinement and courteousness of manner , all the latent courtesy in the other . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} treated all [his]_{134-mr. hale} fellow - creatures alike : it never entered into [his]_{134-mr. hale} head to make any difference because of [their]_6841-their rank . [He]_{134-mr. hale} placed a chair for [Nicholas]_202-higgins ; stood up till [he]_{134-mr. hale} , at [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s request , took a seat ; and called [him]_202-higgins , invariably , “_{[333-higgins]} [Mr. Higgins]_333-higgins , ” instead of the curt “_{[202-higgins]} [Nicholas]_202-higgins ” or “_{[202-higgins]} [Higgins]_202-higgins , ” to which [the “_{[202-higgins]} drunken infidel weaver ”]_{6842-the “ drunken infidel weaver ”} had been accustomed . But [Nicholas]_202-higgins was neither [an habitual drunkard]_{6843-an habitual drunkard} nor [a thorough infidel]_{6844-a thorough infidel} . [He]_202-higgins drank to drown care , as [he]_202-higgins would have [himself]_202-higgins expressed it : and [he]_202-higgins was infidel so far as [he]_202-higgins had never yet found any form of faith to which [he]_202-higgins could attach [himself]_202-higgins , heart and soul . [Margaret]_123-margaret was a little surprised , and very much pleased , when [she]_123-margaret found [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and [Higgins]_202-higgins in earnest conversation — each speaking with gentle politeness to [the other]_{6315-the other} , however [their]_6847-their opinions might clash . [Nicholas]_202-higgins — [clean , tidied ( if only at the pump - trough ) , and quiet spoken]_{6848-clean , tidied ( if only at the pump - trough ) , and quiet spoken} — was [a new creature to [her]_123-margaret , who had only seen [him]_202-higgins in the rough independence of [[his]_202-higgins own hearthstone]_{6850-his own hearthstone}]_{6849-a new creature to her , who had only seen him in the rough independence of his own hearthstone} . [He]_202-higgins had “_{[202-higgins]} slicked ” [his]_202-higgins hair down with the fresh water ; [he]_202-higgins had adjusted [his]_202-higgins neck - handkerchief , and borrowed an odd candle - end to polish [his]_202-higgins clogs with ; and there [he]_202-higgins sat , enforcing some opinion on [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , with a strong Darkshire accent , it is true , but with a lowered voice , and a good , earnest composure on [his]_202-higgins face . [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , too , was interested in what [[his]_{444-her father} companion]_{6853-his companion} was saying . [He]_{444-her father} looked round as [she]_123-margaret came in , smiled , and quietly gave [her]_123-margaret [his]_{444-her father} chair , and then sat down afresh as quickly as possible , and with a little bow of apology to [[his]_{444-her father} guest]_{771-his guest} for the interruption . [Higgins]_202-higgins nodded to [her]_123-margaret as a sign of greeting ; and [she]_123-margaret softly adjusted [her]_123-margaret working materials on the table , and prepared to listen . “_[0-i] As [I]_0-i was a - saying , [sir]_5140-sir , [I]_0-i reckon yo’d not ha ’ much belief in [yo]_3019-yo ’ if [yo]_3019-yo ’ lived here,—if yo’d been bred [here]_5144-here . [I]_0-i ax [your]_5140-sir pardon if [I]_0-i use wrong words ; but what [I]_0-i mean by belief just now , is a - thinking on sayings and maxims and promises made by [[folk]_2004-folk [yo]_3019-yo ’ never saw , about the things and the life [yo]_3019-yo ’ never saw]_{3022-folk yo ’ never saw , about the things and the life yo ’ never saw} , nor [no one else]_{3023-no one else} . Now , [yo]_3019-yo ’ say these are true things , and true sayings , and a true life . [I]_0-i just say , where ’s the proof ? There ’s many and many a one wiser , and scores better learned than [I]_0-i am around [me,—folk who ’ve had time to think on these things,—while]_{3024-me,—folk who ’ve had time to think on these things,—while} [my]_0-i time has had to be gi’en up to getting [my]_0-i bread . Well , [I]_0-i sees [these people]_{1294-these people} . [Their]_{1294-these people} lives is pretty much open to [me]_0-i . [They]_{1294-these people} ’re [real folk]_{3026-real folk} . [They]_{1294-these people} do n’t believe [i]_0-i ’ the Bible,—not [they]_{1294-these people} . [They]_{1294-these people} may say [they]_{1294-these people} do , for form ’s sake ; but [Lord]_3027-lord , [sir]_5140-sir , [d’ye]_3029-d’ye think [their]_{1294-these people} first cry [i]_0-i ’ th ’ morning is , ‘ What shall [I]_0-i do to get hold on eternal life ? ’ or ‘ What shall [I]_0-i do to fill [my]_0-i purse this blessed day ? Where shall [I]_0-i go ? What bargains shall [I]_0-i strike ? ’ The purse and the gold and the notes is real things ; things as can be felt and touched ; [them]_{1294-these people} ’s realities ; and eternal life is all a talk , very fit for — [I]_0-i ax [your]_5140-sir pardon , [sir]_5140-sir ; yo’r [a parson]_{2973-a parson} out o ’ work , [I]_0-i believe . Well ! [I]_0-i ’ll never speak disrespectful of [a man in the same fix]_{3032-a man in the same fix} as [I]_0-i ’m in [mysel]_3033-mysel . But [I]_0-i ’ll just ax [yo]_5140-sir ’ another question , [sir]_5140-sir , and [I]_0-i dunnot want [yo]_5140-sir ’ to answer it , only to put in [yo’r]_5140-sir pipe , and smoke it , afore [yo]_5140-sir ’ go for to set down [us]_3035-us , who only believe in what [we]_3035-us see , as [fools and noddies]_{3036-fools and noddies} . If salvation , and life to come , and what not , was true — not in [men]_806-men ’s words , but in [men]_806-men ’s hearts ’ core — dun [yo]_5140-sir ’ not think [they]_806-men ’d din [us]_3035-us wi ’ it as [they]_806-men do wi ’ [political ’ conomy]_{3039-political ’ conomy} ? [They]_806-men ’re mighty anxious to come round [us]_3035-us wi ’ that piece o ’ wisdom ; but t’other would be a greater convarsion , if it were true . ” “_{[1687-the masters]} But [the masters]_{1687-the masters} have nothing to do with [your]_5140-sir religion . All that [they]_{1687-the masters} are connected with [you]_5140-sir in is trade,—so [they]_{1687-the masters} think,—and all that it concerns [them]_{1687-the masters} , therefore , to rectify [your]_5140-sir opinions in is the science of trade . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m glad , [sir]_5140-sir , ” said [Higgins]_202-higgins , with a curious wink of [his]_0-i eye , “_[5140-sir] that [yo]_5140-sir ’ put in , ‘ so [they]_{1687-the masters} think . ’ [I]_0-i ’d ha ’ thought [yo]_5140-sir ’ a hyprocrite , [I]_0-i ’m afeard , if [yo]_5140-sir ’ had n’t , for all [yo’r]_5140-sir [a parson]_{2973-a parson} , or rayther because [yo’r a parson]_{3043-yo’r a parson} . [Yo]_5140-sir ’ see , if yo’d spoken o ’ religion as a thing that , if it was true , it did n’t concern [all men]_{2070-all men} to press on [all men]_{2070-all men} ’s attention , above everything else in [this ’ varsal earth]_{3046-this ’ varsal earth} , [I]_0-i should [ha]_3047-ha ’ thought [yo]_5140-sir ’ a knave for to be [a parson]_{2973-a parson} ; and [I]_0-i ’d rather think [yo]_5140-sir ’ [a fool]_{2788-a fool} than [a knave]_{3050-a knave} . No offence , [I]_0-i hope , [sir]_5140-sir . ” “_[0-i] None at all . [You]_5140-sir consider [me]_0-i mistaken , and [I]_0-i consider [you]_5140-sir far more fatally mistaken . [I]_0-i do n’t expect to convince [you]_5140-sir in a day,—not in one conversation ; but let [us]_3052-us know [each other]_{751-each other} , and speak freely to [each other]_{751-each other} about these things , and the truth will prevail . [I]_0-i should not believe in [God]_174-god if [I]_0-i did not believe that . [Mr. Higgins]_333-higgins , [I]_0-i trust , whatever else [you]_5140-sir have given up , [you]_5140-sir believe”—(Mr . [Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s voice dropped low in reverence)—“you_[0-i] believe in [Him]_174-god . ” [Nicholas Higgins]_202-higgins suddenly stood straight , stiff up . [Margaret]_123-margaret started to [her]_123-margaret feet,—for [she]_123-margaret thought , by the working of [his]_174-god face , [he]_174-god was going into convulsions . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} looked at [her]_123-margaret dismayed . At last [Higgins]_202-higgins found words : “_[633-man] [Man]_633-man ! [I]_0-i could fell [yo]_5140-sir ’ to the ground for tempting [me]_0-i . Whatten business have [yo]_5140-sir ’ to try [me]_0-i wi ’ [your]_5140-sir doubts ? Think o ’ [her]_3056-her lying [theere]_3057-theere , after the life hoo ’s led ; and think then how [yo’d]_5140-sir deny [me]_0-i the one sole comfort left — that there is [a God]_{5845-a god} , and that [He]_{5845-a god} set [her]_3056-her [her]_3056-her life . [I]_0-i dunnot believe [she]_3056-her ’ll ever live again , ” said [he]_0-i , sitting down , and drearily going on , as if to the unsympathising fire . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i dunnot believe in any other life than this , in which [she]_3056-her dreed such trouble , and had such never - ending care ; and [I]_0-i can not bear to think it were all a set o ’ chances , that might ha ’ been altered wi ’ a breath o ’ wind . There ’s many a time when [I]_0-i ’ve thought [I]_0-i didna believe in [God]_174-god , but [I]_0-i ’ve never put it fair out before [me]_0-i in words , as [many men]_{3059-many men} do . [I]_0-i may ha ’ laughed at [those who did , to brave it out like]_{3060-those who did , to brave it out like} — but [I]_0-i have looked round at after , to see if [He]_{5845-a god} heard [me]_0-i , if so be there was a [He]_{5845-a god} ; but to - day , when [I]_0-i ’m left desolate , [I]_0-i wunnot listen to [yo]_3061-yo ’ wi ’ yo’r questions , and yo’r doubts . There ’s but one thing steady and quiet [i]_0-i ’ all [this reeling world]_{3062-this reeling world} , and , reason or no reason , [I]_0-i ’ll cling to that . It ’s a ’ very well for [happy folk]_{3063-happy folk} ” — — [Margaret]_123-margaret touched [his]_202-higgins arm very softly . [She]_123-margaret had not spoken before , nor had [he]_202-higgins heard [her]_123-margaret rise . “_{[202-higgins]} [Nicholas]_202-higgins , [we]_3064-we do not want to reason ; [you]_202-higgins misunderstand [[my]_0-i father]_{5535-my father} . [We]_3064-we do not reason — [we]_3064-we believe ; and so do [you]_202-higgins . It is the one sole comfort in such times . ” [He]_202-higgins turned round and caught [her]_123-margaret hand . “_{[202-higgins]} Ay ! it is , it is”—(brushing away the tears with the back of [his]_202-higgins hand).—“But_{[202-higgins]} yo ’ know , [she]_3066-she ’s lying dead at [home]_510-home ; and [I]_0-i ’m welly dazed wi ’ sorrow , and at times [I]_0-i hardly know what [I]_0-i ’m saying . It ’s as if [speeches folk]_{3068-speeches folk} ha ’ made — clever and smart things as [I]_0-i ’ve thought at the time — come up now [my]_0-i heart ’s welly brossen . Th ’ strike ’s failed as well ; dun [yo]_3069-yo ’ know that , [miss]_5091-miss ? [I]_0-i were coming whoam to ask [her]_3066-she , like [a beggar]_{5710-a beggar} as [I]_0-i am , for a bit o ’ comfort [i]_0-i ’ that trouble ; and [I]_0-i were knocked down by one who telled [me]_0-i [she]_3066-she were dead — just dead . That were all ; but that were enough for [me]_0-i . ” [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} blew [his]_{134-mr. hale} nose , and got up to snuff the candles in order to conceal [his]_{134-mr. hale} emotion . “_[0-i] [He]_0-i ’s not [an infidel]_{3072-an infidel} , [Margaret]_123-margaret ; how could [you]_123-margaret say so ? ” muttered [he]_{134-mr. hale} reproachfully . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ve a good mind to read [him]_0-i the fourteenth chapter of Job . ” “_[528-papa] Not yet , [papa]_528-papa , [I]_0-i think . Perhaps not at all . Let [us]_3074-us ask [him]_0-i about the strike , and give [him]_0-i all the sympathy [he]_0-i needs , and hoped to have from [poor Bessy]_264-bessy . ” So [they]_3074-us questioned and listened . [The workmen]_{1325-the workmen} ’s calculations were based ( like too many of [the masters]_{1687-the masters} ’ ) on [false premises]_{6857-false premises} . [They]_{1325-the workmen} reckoned on [[their]_{1325-the workmen} fellow - men]_{6858-their fellow - men} as if [they]_{1325-the workmen} possessed the calculable powers of machines , no more , no less ; no allowance for human passions getting the better of reason , as in the case of [Boucher]_262-boucher and [the rioters]_{2654-the rioters} ; and believing that the representations of [their]_{1325-the workmen} injuries would have the same effect on [strangers far away]_{6860-strangers far away} , as the injuries ( fancied or real ) had upon [themselves]_{1325-the workmen} . [They]_{1325-the workmen} were consequently surprised and indignant at [the poor Irish , who had allowed [themselves]_{6861-the poor irish , who had allowed themselves to be imported and brought over to take their places} to be imported and brought over to take [their]_{6861-the poor irish , who had allowed themselves to be imported and brought over to take their places} places]_{6861-the poor irish , who had allowed themselves to be imported and brought over to take their places} . This indignation was tempered in some degree , by contempt for “_[3075-them] [[them]_3075-them Irishers]_{3076-them irishers} , ” and by pleasure at the idea of the bungling way in which [they]_{1325-the workmen} would set to work , and perplex [[their]_{1325-the workmen} new masters]_{6862-their new masters} with [their]_{1325-the workmen} ignorance and stupidity , strange exaggerated stories of which were already spreading through [the town]_{1126-the town} . But the most cruel cut of all was that of [the Milton workmen , who had defied and disobeyed the commands of [the Union]_{294-the union} to keep the peace , whatever came ; who had originated discord in [the camp]_{6865-the camp} , and spread the panic of the law being arrayed against [them]_{6864-the milton workmen , who had defied and disobeyed the commands of the union to keep the peace , whatever came ; who had originated discord in the camp , and spread the panic of the law being arrayed against them}]_{6864-the milton workmen , who had defied and disobeyed the commands of the union to keep the peace , whatever came ; who had originated discord in the camp , and spread the panic of the law being arrayed against them} . “_[3075-them] And so the strike is at an end , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[5091-miss] Ay , [miss]_5091-miss . It ’s save as [save]_3078-save can . [Th ’ factory]_{3079-th ’ factory} doors will need open wide to - morrow to let in [all who ’ll be axing for work]_{3080-all who ’ll be axing for work} ; if it ’s only just to show [they]_{3080-all who ’ll be axing for work} ’d nought to do wi ’ a measure , which if [we]_3081-we ’d been made o ’ th ’ right stuff would ha ’ brought wages up to a point they’n not been at this ten year . ” “_[3082-you] [You]_3082-you ’ll get work , sha n’t [you]_3082-you ? ” asked [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[3082-you] [You]_3082-you ’re [a famous workman]_{3083-a famous workman} , are not [you]_3082-you ? ” “_[3082-you] [Hamper’ll]_{334-hamper’ll} let [me]_0-i work at [[his]_{334-hamper’ll} mill]_{3084-his mill} , when [he]_{334-hamper’ll} cuts off [his]_{334-hamper’ll} right hand — not before , and not after , ” said [Nicholas]_202-higgins , quietly . [Margaret]_123-margaret was silenced and sad . “_{[334-hamper’ll]} About the wages , ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “_{[334-hamper’ll]} [You]_3082-you ’ll not be offended , but [I]_0-i think [you]_3082-you make some sad mistakes . [I]_0-i should like to read [you]_3082-you some remarks in a book [I]_0-i have . ” [He]_0-i got up and went to [his]_0-i bookshelves . “_[3082-you] [Yo]_3082-you ’ need n’t trouble yoursel ’ , [sir]_5140-sir , ” said [Nicholas]_202-higgins . “_[5140-sir] [Their]_3086-their book - stuff goes in at one ear and out at t’other . [I]_0-i can make nought on’t . Afore [Hamper]_281-hamper and [me]_0-i had this split , [th ’ overlooker]_{3087-th ’ overlooker} telled [him]_281-hamper [I]_0-i were stirring up [th ’ men]_{2235-th ’ men} to ask for higher wages ; and [Hamper]_281-hamper met [me]_0-i one day in [th ’ yard]_{3089-th ’ yard} . [He]_281-hamper ’d a thin book [i]_0-i ’ [his]_281-hamper hand , and says [he]_281-hamper , ‘ [Higgins]_202-higgins , [I]_0-i ’m told [you]_202-higgins ’re one o ’ those damned fools that think [you]_202-higgins can get higher wages for asking for ’em ; ay , and keep ’em up too , when [you]_202-higgins ’ve forced ’em up . Now , [I]_0-i ’ll give [yo]_202-higgins ’ a chance and try if yo’ve any sense in [yo]_202-higgins ’ . Here ’s a book written by [a friend o ’ mine]_{3090-a friend o ’ mine} , and if [yo’ll]_202-higgins read it yo’ll see how wages find [their]_3091-their own level , without either [masters]_686-masters or [men]_806-men having aught to do with [them]_3091-their ; except [the men]_{5458-the men} cut [their]_{5458-the men} own throats wi ’ striking , like the confounded noodles [they]_{5458-the men} are . ’ Well , now , [sir]_5140-sir , [I]_0-i put it to [yo]_202-higgins ’ , being [a parson]_{2973-a parson} , and having been in th ’ preaching line , and having had to try and bring [folk o’er]_{3097-folk o’er} to what [yo]_202-higgins ’ thought was a right way o ’ thinking — did [yo]_202-higgins ’ begin by calling [’em]_3098-’em [fools and such like]_{3099-fools and such like} , or did n’t [yo]_202-higgins ’ rayther give [’em]_3098-’em such kind words at first , to make [’em]_3098-’em ready for to listen and be convinced , if [they]_{3097-folk o’er} could ; and in [yo’r]_202-higgins preaching , did [yo]_202-higgins ’ stop every now and then , and say , half to [them]_{3097-folk o’er} and half to yo’rsel ’ , ‘ But [yo’r]_202-higgins such [a pack o ’ fools]_{3100-a pack o ’ fools} , that [I]_0-i ’ve a strong notion it ’s no use [my]_0-i trying to put sense into [yo]_202-higgins ’ ? ’ [I]_0-i were not [i]_0-i ’ th ’ best state , [I]_0-i ’ll own , for taking in what [[Hamper]_281-hamper ’s friend]_{3101-hamper ’s friend} had to say — [I]_0-i were so vexed at the way it were put to me;—but [I]_0-i thought , ‘ Come , [I]_0-i ’ll see what [these chaps]_{3102-these chaps} has got to say , and try if it ’s [them]_{3102-these chaps} or [me]_0-i as is th ’ noodle . ’ So [I]_0-i took [th]_202-higgins ’ book and tugged at it ; but , [Lord]_3103-lord bless [yo]_202-higgins ’ , it went on about capital and labour , and labour and capital , till it fair sent [me]_0-i off to sleep . [I]_0-i ne’er could rightly fix [i]_0-i ’ [my]_0-i mind which was which ; and it spoke on [’em]_3104-’em as if [they]_3105-they was vartues or vices ; and what [I]_0-i wanted for to know were the rights o ’ [men]_806-men , whether [they]_806-men were rich or poor — so be [they]_806-men only were [men]_806-men . ” “_[806-men] But for all that , ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , “_[806-men] and granting to the full the offensiveness , the folly , the unchristianness of [Mr. Hamper]_281-hamper ’s way of speaking to [you]_202-higgins in recommending [[his]_281-hamper friend]_{3108-his friend} ’s book , yet if it told [you]_202-higgins what [he]_281-hamper said it did , that [wages]_3109-wages find [their]_3109-wages own level , and that the most successful strike can only force [them]_3109-wages up for a moment , to sink in far greater proportion afterwards , in consequence of that very strike , the book would have told [you]_202-higgins the truth . ” “_[5140-sir] Well , [sir]_5140-sir , ” said [Higgins]_202-higgins , rather doggedly ; “_[5140-sir] it might , or it might not . There ’s two opinions go to settling that point . But suppose it was truth double strong , it were no truth to [me]_0-i if [I]_0-i couldna take it in . [I]_0-i daresay there ’s great truth in yon Latin book on [your]_202-higgins shelves ; but it ’s gibberish and not truth to [me]_0-i , unless [I]_0-i know the meaning o ’ the words . If [yo]_202-higgins ’ , [sir]_5140-sir , or [any other knowledgable , patient man]_{3112-any other knowledgable , patient man} comes to [me]_0-i , and says [he]_{3112-any other knowledgable , patient man} ’ll larn [me]_0-i what the words mean , and not blow [me]_0-i up if [I]_0-i ’m a bit stupid , or forget how one thing hangs on another — why , in time [I]_0-i may get to see the truth of it ; or [I]_0-i may not . [I]_0-i ’ll not be bound to say [I]_0-i shall end in thinking the same as [any man]_{3113-any man} . And [I]_0-i ’m [not one who think truth can be shaped out in words , all neat and clean]_{3114-not one who think truth can be shaped out in words , all neat and clean} , as [th ’ men at th ’ foundry]_{3115-th ’ men at th ’ foundry} cut out sheet - iron . Same bones wo n’t go down wi ’ every one . It ’ll stick here [i]_0-i ’ [this man]_{1335-this man} ’s throat , and there [i]_0-i ’ t’others . Let alone that , when down , it may be too strong for [this one]_{3117-this one} , too weak for that . Folk who sets up to doctor [th ’ world]_{3118-th ’ world} wi ’ [their]_3119-their truth , mun suit different for different minds ; and be a bit tender [i]_0-i ’ th ’ way of giving it too , or [the poor sick fools]_{3120-the poor sick fools} may spit it out [i]_0-i ’ [their]_{3120-the poor sick fools} faces . Now [Hamper]_281-hamper first gi’es [me]_0-i a box on [my]_0-i ear , and then [he]_281-hamper throws [his]_281-hamper big bolus at [me]_0-i , and says [he]_281-hamper reckons it ’ll do [me]_0-i no good , [I]_0-i ’m such [a fool]_{2788-a fool} , but there it is . ” “_[281-hamper] [I]_0-i wish [some of the kindest and wisest of [the masters]_{1687-the masters}]_{3122-some of the kindest and wisest of the masters} would meet [some of [[you]_3125-your men]_{3126-you men}]_{3124-some of you men} , and have a good talk on these things ; it would , surely , be the best way of getting over [your]_3125-your difficulties , which , [I]_0-i do believe , arise from [your]_3125-your ignorance — excuse [me]_0-i , [Mr. Higgins]_333-higgins — on subjects which it is for the mutual interests of [both masters]_{3127-both masters} and [men]_806-men should be well understood by [both]_6767-both . [I]_0-i wonder”—(half to [[his]_333-higgins daughter]_{840-his daughter} ) “_{[179-mr. thornton]} if [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} might not be induced to do such thing ? ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} Remember , [papa]_528-papa , ” said [she]_{840-his daughter} in a very low voice , “_{[179-mr. thornton]} what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} said one day,—about [governments]_{3131-governments} , [you]_528-papa know . ” [She]_{840-his daughter} was unwilling to make any clearer allusion to the conversation [they]_6867-they had held on the mode of governing [work - people]_{6868-work - people} — by giving [men]_806-men intelligence enough to rule [themselves]_806-men , or by a wise despotism on the part of [the master]_{1800-the master} — for [she]_{840-his daughter} saw that [Higgins]_333-higgins had caught [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s name , if not the whole of the speech : indeed , [he]_333-higgins began to speak of [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_{[179-mr. thornton]} [Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ! [He]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s [the chap]_{3132-the chap} as wrote off at once for [these Irishers]_{3133-these irishers} ; and led to th ’ riot that ruined th ’ strike . Even [Hamper]_281-hamper wi ’ all [his]_{179-mr. thornton} bullying , would [ha]_3134-ha ’ waited a while — but it ’s a word and a blow wi ’ [Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . And , now , when [th ’ Union]_{2038-th ’ union} would [ha]_3134-ha ’ thanked [him]_{179-mr. thornton} for following up [th]_3136-th ’ chase after [Boucher]_262-boucher , and [them]_3137-they chaps as went right again [our]_3138-our commands , it ’s [Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} who steps forrard and coolly says that , as th ’ strike ’s at an end , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} , as [party injured]_{3139-party injured} , does n’t want to press the charge again [the rioters]_{2654-the rioters} . [I]_0-i thought [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ’d [ha]_3134-ha ’ carried [his]_{179-mr. thornton} point , and had [his]_{179-mr. thornton} revenge in an open way ; but says [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ( [one in court]_{3141-one in court} telled [me]_0-i [his]_{179-mr. thornton} very words ) ‘ [they]_3137-they are well known ; [they]_3137-they will find the natural punishment of [their]_3137-they conduct , in the difficulty [they]_3137-they will meet wi ’ in getting employment . That will be severe enough . ’ [I]_0-i only wish [they]_3137-they ’d cotched [Boucher]_262-boucher , and had [him]_262-boucher up before [Hamper]_281-hamper . [I]_0-i see th ’ oud tiger setting on [him]_262-boucher ! would [he]_281-hamper ha ’ let [him]_262-boucher off ? Not [he]_262-boucher ! ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was right , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_{[179-mr. thornton]} [You]_3142-you are angry against [Boucher]_262-boucher , [Nicholas]_202-higgins ; or else [you]_3142-you would be the first to see , that where the natural punishment would be severe enough for the offence , any farther punishment would be something like revenge . ” “_[0-i] [[My]_0-i daughter]_{3143-my daughter} is [no great friend of [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s]_{3144-no great friend of mr. thornton ’s} , ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , smiling at [Margaret]_123-margaret ; while [she]_123-margaret , as red as any carnation , began to work with double diligence , “_[0-i] but [I]_0-i believe what [she]_{3143-my daughter} says is the truth . [I]_0-i like [him]_262-boucher for it . ” “_[0-i] Well , [sir]_5140-sir , this strike has been a weary bit o ’ business to [me]_0-i ; and [yo’ll]_3146-yo’ll not wonder if [I]_0-i ’m a bit put out wi ’ seeing it fail , just for [a few men who would na suffer in silence]_{3147-a few men who would na suffer in silence} , and aou’d out , brave and firm . ” “_[5140-sir] [You]_5140-sir forget ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[5140-sir] [I]_0-i do n’t know much of [Boucher]_262-boucher ; but the only time [I]_0-i saw [him]_262-boucher it was not [his]_262-boucher own sufferings [he]_262-boucher spoke of , but those of [[his]_262-boucher sick wife]_{3148-his sick wife} — [[his]_262-boucher little children]_{3149-his little children} . ” “_{[262-boucher]} True ! but [he]_262-boucher were not made of iron [himsel]_3150-himsel ’ . [He]_262-boucher ’d ha ’ cried out for [his]_262-boucher own sorrows , next . [He]_262-boucher were not one to bear . ” “_{[262-boucher]} How came [he]_262-boucher into [the Union]_{294-the union} ? ” asked [Margaret]_123-margaret innocently . “_[5140-sir] [You]_5140-sir do n’t seem to have much respect for [him]_262-boucher ; nor gained much good from having [him]_262-boucher in . ” [Higgins]_202-higgins ’s brow clouded . [He]_202-higgins was silent for a minute or two . Then [he]_202-higgins said , shortly enough : “_[5140-sir] It ’s not for [me]_0-i to speak o ’ [th ’ Union]_{2038-th ’ union} . What [they]_3152-they does [they]_3152-they does . [Them]_3152-they that is of a trade mun hang together ; and if [they]_3152-they ’re not willing to take [their]_3152-they chance along wi ’ th ’ rest , [th ’ Union]_{2038-th ’ union} has ways and means . ” [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} saw that [Higgins]_202-higgins was vexed at the turn the conversation had taken , and was silent . Not so [Margaret]_123-margaret , though [she]_123-margaret saw [Higgins]_202-higgins ’s feeling as clearly as [he]_202-higgins did . By instinct [she]_123-margaret felt that if [he]_202-higgins could but be brought to express [himself]_202-higgins in plain words , something clear would be gained on which to argue for the right and the just . “_[3152-they] And what are the Union ’s ways and means ? ” [He]_202-higgins looked up at [her]_123-margaret , as if on the point of dogged resistance to [her]_123-margaret wish for information . But [her]_123-margaret calm face , fixed on [his]_202-higgins , patient and trustful , compelled [him]_202-higgins to answer . “_[3152-they] Well ! If [a man]_{940-a man} does n’t belong to [th ’ Union]_{2038-th ’ union} , [them]_3156-them as works next looms as orders not to speak to [him]_{940-a man} — if [he]_{940-a man} ’s sorry or ill it ’s a ’ the same ; [he]_{940-a man} ’s out o ’ bounds ; [he]_{940-a man} ’s none o ’ [us]_3157-us ; [he]_{940-a man} comes among [us]_3157-us , [he]_{940-a man} works among [us]_3157-us , but [he]_{940-a man} ’s none o ’ [us]_3157-us . [I]_0-i ’ some places [them]_3156-them ’s fined who speaks to [him]_{940-a man} . [Yo]_3158-yo ’ try that , [miss]_5091-miss ; try living a year or two among [them]_3156-them as looks away if [yo]_3158-yo ’ look at [’em]_3160-’em ; try working within two yards o ’ [crowds o ’ [men]_806-men , who , [yo]_3158-yo ’ know , have a grinding grudge at [yo]_3158-yo ’ in [their]_806-men hearts]_{3161-crowds o ’ men , who , yo ’ know , have a grinding grudge at yo ’ in their hearts} — to whom if [yo]_3158-yo ’ say yo’r glad , not an eye brightens , nor a lip moves,—to whom if [your]_3158-yo heart ’s heavy , [yo]_3158-yo ’ can never say nought , because [they]_3156-them ’ll ne’er take notice on [your]_3158-yo sighs or sad looks ( and [a man]_{940-a man} ’s [no man who ’ll groan out loud ’bout folk]_{3164-no man who ’ll groan out loud ’bout folk} asking [him]_{940-a man} what ’s the matter?)—just [yo]_3158-yo ’ try that , [miss]_5091-miss — ten hours for three hundred days , and [yo’ll]_3158-yo know a bit what the Union is . ” “_[3158-yo] Why ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “_[3158-yo] what tyranny this is ! Nay , [Higgins]_202-higgins , [I]_0-i do n’t care one straw for [your]_202-higgins anger . [I]_0-i know [you]_202-higgins ca n’t be angry with [me]_0-i if [you]_202-higgins would , and [I]_0-i must tell [you]_202-higgins the truth : that [I]_0-i never read , in all the history [I]_0-i have read , of a more slow , lingering torture than this . And [you]_202-higgins belong to [the Union]_{2303-the union} ! And [you]_202-higgins talk of the tyranny of [the masters]_{1687-the masters} ! ” “_{[202-higgins]} Nay , ” said [Higgins]_202-higgins , “_[3158-yo] [yo]_3158-yo ’ may say what [yo]_3158-yo ’ like . [The dead]_{3168-the dead} stand between [yo]_3158-yo ’ and every angry word o ’ [mine]_3169-mine . [D’ye]_3170-d’ye think [I]_0-i forget who ’s lying _ there _ , and how hoo loved [yo]_3158-yo ’ ? And it ’s [th ’ masters]_{5990-th ’ masters} as has made [us]_3172-us sin , if th ’ Union is a sin . Not [this generation]_{3173-this generation} maybe , but [[their]_{3173-this generation} fathers]_{3174-their fathers} . [[Their]_{3173-this generation} fathers]_{3174-their fathers} ground [[our]_3172-us fathers]_{3176-our fathers} to the very dust ; ground [us]_3172-us to powder ! [Parson]_335-parson ! [I]_0-i reckon [I]_0-i ’ve heerd [[my]_0-i mother]_{5749-my mother} read out a text , ‘ [The fathers]_{3178-the fathers} have eaten sour grapes , and [th ’ chidren]_{3179-th ’ chidren} ’s teeth are set on edge . ’ Its so wi ’ [them]_{3173-this generation} . In those days of sore oppression [th ’ Unions]_{3180-th ’ unions} began ; it were a necessity . It ’s a necessity now , according to [me]_0-i . It ’s a withstanding of injustice , past , present , or to come . It may be like war ; along wi ’ it come crimes ; but [I]_0-i think it were a greater crime to let it alone . [Our]_3172-us only chance is binding [men]_806-men together in one common interest ; and if [some are cowards]_{3182-some are cowards} and [some]_5321-some are [fools]_2005-fools , [they]_806-men mun come along and join the great march , whose only strength is in numbers . ” “_[0-i] Oh ! ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , sighing , “_[0-i] [your]_0-i Union in itself would be beautiful , glorious — it would be Christianity itself — if it were but for an end which affected the good of all , instead of that of merely [one class]_{3185-one class} as opposed to another . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i reckon it ’s time for [me]_0-i to be going , [sir]_5140-sir , ” said [Higgins]_202-higgins , as the clock struck ten . “_[5140-sir] [Home]_510-home ? ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret very softly . [He]_5140-sir understood [her]_123-margaret , and took [her]_123-margaret offered hand . “_[5140-sir] [Home]_510-home , [miss]_5091-miss . [Yo]_0-i ’ may trust [me]_0-i , tho ’ [I]_0-i am [one o ’ th ’ Union]_{3190-one o ’ th ’ union} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do trust [you]_0-i most thoroughly , [Nicholas]_202-higgins . ” “_{[202-higgins]} Stay ! ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , hurrying to the bookshelves . “_{[333-higgins]} [Mr. Higgins]_333-higgins ! [I]_0-i ’m sure [you]_333-higgins ’ll join [us]_3191-us in family prayer ? ” [Higgins]_202-higgins looked at [Margaret]_123-margaret , doubtfully . [Her]_123-margaret grave sweet eyes met [his]_202-higgins ; there was no compulsion , only deep interest in them . [He]_202-higgins did not speak , but [he]_202-higgins kept [his]_202-higgins place . [Margaret]_123-margaret [the Churchwoman]_{6871-the churchwoman} , [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} [the Dissenter]_{6873-the dissenter} , [Higgins]_202-higgins [the Infidel]_{6874-the infidel} , knelt down together . [It]_6875-it did [them]_3191-us no harm . CHAPTER XXIX . A [RAY OF SUNSHINE]_{336-ray of sunshine} . “_[0-i] Some wishes crossed [my]_0-i mind and dimly cheered [it]_3192-it , And one or two poor melancholy pleasures , Each in the pale unwarming light of hope , Silvering its flimsy wing , flew silent by — Moths in the moonbeam ! ” [COLERIDGE]_{337-coleridge} . The next morning brought [Margaret]_123-margaret a letter from [Edith]_131-edith . [It]_6876-it was affectionate and inconsequent like [the writer]_{6877-the writer} . But the affection was charming to [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s own affectionate nature ; and [she]_123-margaret had grown up with the inconsequence , so [she]_123-margaret did not perceive it . It was as follows : — “_{[123-margaret]} Oh , [Margaret]_123-margaret , it is worth a journey from [England]_9-england to see [[my]_0-i boy]_{2821-my boy} ! [He]_{2821-my boy} is [a superb little fellow]_{3194-a superb little fellow} , especially in [his]_{2821-my boy} caps , and most especially in the one [you]_123-margaret sent [him]_{2821-my boy} , [[you]_123-margaret good , dainty - fingered , persevering little lady]_{3195-you good , dainty - fingered , persevering little lady} ! Having made [all [the mothers]_{3197-the mothers} here]_{3196-all the mothers here} envious , [I]_0-i want to show [him]_{2821-my boy} to [somebody new]_{3198-somebody new} , and hear a fresh set of admiring expressions ; perhaps , that ’s all the reason ; perhaps it is not — nay , possibly , there is just a little cousinly love mixed with it ; but [I]_0-i do want [you]_123-margaret so much to come here , [Margaret]_123-margaret ! [I]_0-i ’m sure it would be the very best thing for [Aunt Hale]_{338-aunt hale} ’s health ; [everybody here]_{3199-everybody here} is young and well , and [our]_3200-our skies are always blue , and [our]_3200-our sun always shines , and the band plays deliciously from morning till night ; and , to come back to the burden of [my]_0-i ditty , [[my]_0-i baby]_{3201-my baby} always smiles . [I]_0-i am constantly wanting [you]_123-margaret to draw [him]_{2821-my boy} from [me]_0-i , [Margaret]_123-margaret . It does not signify what [he]_{2821-my boy} is doing ; that very thing is prettiest , gracefullest , best . [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i love [him]_{2821-my boy} a great deal better than [[my]_0-i husband]_{3202-my husband} , who is getting stout , and grumpy — what [he]_{3202-my husband} calls ‘ busy . ’ No ! [he]_{3202-my husband} is not . [He]_{3202-my husband} has just come in with news of such a charming picnic , given by [the officers of [the Hazard]_{3204-the hazard}]_{3203-the officers of the hazard} , at anchor in [the bay below]_{3205-the bay below} . Because [he]_{3202-my husband} has brought in such a pleasant piece of news , [I]_0-i retract all [I]_0-i said just now . Did not [somebody]_{1081-somebody} burn [his]_{1081-somebody} hand for having said or done something [he]_{1081-somebody} was sorry for ? Well , [I]_0-i ca n’t burn [mine]_0-i , because it would hurt [me]_0-i , and the scar would be ugly ; but [I]_0-i ’ll retract all [I]_0-i said as fast as [I]_0-i can . [Cosmo]_339-cosmo is quite as great [a darling as baby]_{3207-a darling as baby} , and not a bit stout , and as ungrumpy as ever [husband]_6444-husband was ; only , sometimes [he]_6444-husband is very , very busy . [I]_0-i may say that without love — wifely duty — where was [I?—I]_0-i had something very particular to say , [I]_0-i know , once . Oh , it is this — [Dearest Margaret!—you]_{340-dearest margaret!—you} must come and see [me]_0-i ; it would do [Aunt Hale]_{338-aunt hale} good , as [I]_0-i said before . Get [the doctor]_{6023-the doctor} to order it for [her]_{338-aunt hale} . Tell [him]_6444-husband that it ’s the smoke of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} that does [her]_{338-aunt hale} harm . [I]_0-i have no doubt it is that , really . Three months ( [you]_{340-dearest margaret!—you} must not come for less ) of this delicious climate — all sunshine , and grapes as common as blackberries , would quite cure [her]_{338-aunt hale} . [I]_0-i do n’t ask [my]_0-i uncle”—(Here the letter became more constrained , and better written . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was in the corner , like [a naughty child]_{6878-a naughty child} , for having given up [his]_6444-husband living.)—“because_{[6444-husband]} , [I]_0-i dare say , [he]_6444-husband disapproves of war , [soldiers]_{5157-soldiers} , and [bands of music]_{3211-bands of music} ; at least , [I]_0-i know that [many Dissenters]_{3212-many dissenters} are [members of [the Peace Society]_{91-the peace society}]_{3213-members of the peace society} , and [I]_0-i am afraid [he]_6444-husband would not like to come ; but , if [he]_6444-husband would , dear , pray say that [Cosmo]_339-cosmo and [I]_0-i will do [our]_3214-our best to make [him]_6444-husband happy ; and [I]_0-i ’ll hide up [Cosmo]_339-cosmo ’s red coat and sword , and make [the band]_{3215-the band} play all sorts of grave , solemn things ; or , if [they]_{3215-the band} do play pomps and vanities , it shall be in double slow time . [Dear Margaret]_123-margaret , if [he]_6444-husband would like to accompany [you]_123-margaret and [Aunt Hale]_{338-aunt hale} , [we]_3214-our will try and make it pleasant , though [I]_0-i ’m rather afraid of [any one who has done anything for conscience ’ sake]_{3216-any one who has done anything for conscience ’ sake} . [You]_123-margaret never did , [I]_0-i hope . Tell [Aunt Hale]_{338-aunt hale} not to bring any warm clothes , though [I]_0-i ’m afraid it will be late in the year before [you]_123-margaret can come . But [you]_123-margaret have no idea of the heat here ! [I]_0-i tried to wear [my]_0-i great beauty Indian shawl at a picnic . [I]_0-i kept [myself]_0-i up with proverbs as long as [I]_0-i could ; ‘ Pride must abide,’—and such wholesome pieces of pith ; but it was no use . [I]_0-i was like [mamma]_5139-mamma ’s little dog Tiny with an elephant ’s trappings on ; smothered , hidden , killed with [my]_0-i finery ; so [I]_0-i made it into a capital carpet for [us]_3214-our all to sit down upon . Here ’s [this boy of mine]_{3218-this boy of mine} , [Margaret]_123-margaret — if [you]_123-margaret do n’t pack up [your]_123-margaret things as soon as [you]_123-margaret get this letter , and come straight off to see [him]_{3218-this boy of mine} , [I]_0-i shall think [you]_123-margaret ’re descended from [King Herod]_{341-king herod} ! ” [Margaret]_123-margaret did long for a day of [Edith]_131-edith ’s life — [her]_131-edith freedom from care , [[her]_131-edith cheerful home]_{6879-her cheerful home} , [her]_131-edith sunny skies . If a wish could have transported [her]_123-margaret , [she]_123-margaret would have gone off ; just for one day . [She]_123-margaret yearned for the strength which such a change would give — even for a few hours to be in the midst of that bright life , and to feel young again . Not yet twenty ! and [she]_123-margaret had had to bear up against such hard pressure that [she]_123-margaret felt quite old . That was [her]_123-margaret first feeling after reading [Edith]_131-edith ’s letter . Then [she]_123-margaret read it again , and , forgetting [herself]_123-margaret , was amused at its likeness to [Edith]_131-edith ’s self , and was laughing merrily over it when [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} came into [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} , leaning on [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s arm . [Margaret]_123-margaret flew to adjust the pillows . [[Her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} seemed more than usually feeble . “_{[341-king herod]} What were [you]_3219-you laughing at , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ” asked [she]_123-margaret , as soon as [she]_123-margaret had recovered from the exertion of settling [herself]_123-margaret on the sofa . “_[3219-you] A letter [I]_0-i have had this morning from [Edith]_131-edith . Shall [I]_0-i read it to [you]_3219-you , [mamma]_5139-mamma ? ” [She]_123-margaret read it aloud , and for a time it seemed to interest [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} , who kept wondering what name [Edith]_131-edith had given to [[her]_131-edith boy]_{6883-her boy} , and suggesting all probable names , and all possible reasons why each and all of these names should be given . Into the very midst of these wonders [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} came , bringing another offering of fruit for [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} could not — say rather , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would not — deny [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} the chance of the pleasure of seeing [Margaret]_123-margaret . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had no end in this but the present gratification . It was the sturdy wilfulness of [a man usually most reasonable and self - controlled]_{6884-a man usually most reasonable and self - controlled} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} entered [the room]_{567-the room} , taking in at a glance the fact of [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s presence ; but after the first cold distant bow , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} never seemed to let [his]_{179-mr. thornton} eyes fall on [her]_123-margaret again . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} only stayed to present [his]_{179-mr. thornton} peaches — to speak some gentle kindly words — and then [his]_{179-mr. thornton} cold offended eyes met [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s with a grave farewell , as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} left [the room]_{567-the room} . [She]_123-margaret sat down silent and pale . “_[5139-mamma] Do [you]_3221-you know , [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_0-i really begin to like [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . ” No answer at first . Then [Margaret]_123-margaret forced out an icy “_[3221-you] Do [you]_3221-you ? ” “_[3221-you] Yes ! [I]_0-i think [he]_{179-mr. thornton} is really getting quite polished in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} manners . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s voice was more in order now . [She]_123-margaret replied , “_{[179-mr. thornton]} [He]_{179-mr. thornton} is very kind and attentive — there is no doubt of that . ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} [I]_0-i wonder [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} never calls . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} must know [I]_0-i am ill , because of the water - bed . ” “_{[216-mrs. thornton]} [I]_0-i dare say , [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} hears how [you]_0-i are from [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} . ” “_{[216-mrs. thornton]} Still , [I]_0-i should like to see [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} . [You]_0-i have [so few friends]_{3223-so few friends} [here]_5144-here , [Margaret]_123-margaret . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret felt what was in [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s thoughts — a tender craving to bespeak the kindness of [some woman towards [the daughter that might soon be left motherless]_{6889-the daughter that might soon be left motherless}]_{6888-some woman towards the daughter that might soon be left motherless} . But [she]_123-margaret could not speak . “_{[123-margaret]} Do [you]_0-i think , ” said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , after a pause , “_[0-i] that [you]_0-i could go and ask [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} to come and see [me]_0-i ? Only once — [I]_0-i do n’t want to be troublesome . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will do anything , if [you]_0-i wish it , [mamma]_5139-mamma — but if — but when [Frederick]_{159-frederick} comes — — ” “_{[159-frederick]} Ah , to be sure ! [we]_3226-we must keep [our]_3226-we doors shut — [we]_3226-we must let [no one]_{535-no one} in . [I]_0-i hardly know whether [I]_0-i dare wish [him]_{159-frederick} to come or not . Sometimes [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i would rather not . Sometimes [I]_0-i have such frightful dreams about [him]_{159-frederick} . ” “_[5139-mamma] Oh , [mamma]_5139-mamma ! [we]_3226-we ’ll take good care . [I]_0-i will put [my]_0-i arm in the bolt sooner than [he]_{159-frederick} should come to the slightest harm . Trust the care of [him]_{159-frederick} to [me]_0-i , [mamma]_5139-mamma . [I]_0-i will watch over [him]_{159-frederick} like a lioness over [her]_3230-her young . ” “_[0-i] When can [we]_3226-we hear from [him]_{159-frederick} ? ” “_[0-i] Not for a week yet , certainly — perhaps more . ” “_[0-i] [We]_3226-we must send [Martha]_331-martha away in good time . It would never do to have [her]_331-martha here when [he]_{159-frederick} comes , and then send [her]_331-martha off in a hurry . ” “_[186-dixon] [Dixon]_186-dixon is sure to remind [us]_3226-we of that . [I]_0-i was thinking that , if [we]_3226-we wanted any help in [the house]_{460-the house} while [he]_{159-frederick} is [here]_5144-here , [we]_3226-we could perhaps get [Mary Higgins]_{236-mary higgins} . [She]_331-martha is very slack of work , and is [a good girl]_{3233-a good girl} , and would take pains to do [her]_331-martha best , [I]_0-i am sure , and would sleep at [home]_510-home , and need never come [upstairs]_521-upstairs , so as to know who is in [the house]_{460-the house} . ” “_[0-i] As [you]_0-i please . As [Dixon]_186-dixon pleases . But , [Margaret]_123-margaret , do n’t get to use these horrid Milton words . ‘ Slack of work : ’ it is a provincialism . What will [[your]_123-margaret aunt]_{5122-your aunt} [Shaw]_131-edith say , if [she]_131-edith hears [you]_123-margaret use it on [her]_131-edith return ? ” “_[5139-mamma] Oh , [mamma]_5139-mamma ! do n’t try and make a bugbear of [aunt Shaw]_131-edith , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , laughing . “_[131-edith] [Edith]_131-edith picked up all sorts of military slang from [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} , and [aunt Shaw]_131-edith never took any notice of it . ” “_[131-edith] But [yours]_3239-yours is factory slang . ” “_[3239-yours] And if [I]_0-i live in [a factory town]_{3240-a factory town} , [I]_0-i must speak factory language when [I]_0-i want it . Why , [mamma]_5139-mamma , [I]_0-i could astonish [you]_5139-mamma with a great many words [you]_5139-mamma never heard in [your]_5139-mamma life . [I]_0-i do n’t believe [you]_5139-mamma know what a knobstick is . ” “_[0-i] Not [I]_0-i , [child]_635-child . [I]_0-i only know it has a very vulgar sound ; and [I]_0-i do n’t want to hear [you]_5139-mamma using it . ” “_[5139-mamma] Very well , [dearest mother]_{2677-dearest mother} , [I]_0-i wo n’t . Only [I]_0-i shall have to use a whole explanatory sentence instead . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t like this [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , ” said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . “_[131-edith] [Edith]_131-edith is right enough in saying it ’s the smoke that has made [me]_0-i so ill . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret started up as [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} said this . [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had just entered [the room]_{567-the room} , and [she]_123-margaret was most anxious that the faint impression [she]_123-margaret had seen on [his]_{444-her father} mind that the Milton air had injured [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s health , should not be deepened — should not receive any confirmation . [She]_123-margaret could not tell whether [he]_{444-her father} had heard what [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} had said or not ; but [she]_123-margaret began speaking hurriedly of other things , unaware that [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was following [him]_{444-her father} . “_[131-edith] [Mamma]_163-mamma is accusing [me]_0-i of having picked up a great deal of vulgarity since [we]_3244-we came to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . ” The “_[163-mamma] vulgarity ” [Margaret]_123-margaret spoke of , referred purely to the use of local words , and the expression arose out of the conversation [they]_3244-we had just been holding . But [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s brow darkened ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret suddenly felt how [her]_123-margaret speech might be misunderstood by [him]_{179-mr. thornton} ; so , in the natural sweet desire to avoid giving unnecessary pain , [she]_123-margaret forced [herself]_123-margaret to go forwards with a little greeting , and continue what [she]_123-margaret was saying , addressing [herself]_123-margaret to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} expressly . “_{[179-mr. thornton]} Now , [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , though ‘ knobstick ’ has not a very pretty sound , is it not expressive ? Could [I]_0-i do without it , in speaking of the thing it represents ? If using local words is vulgar , [I]_0-i was very vulgar in [the Forest,—was]_{3245-the forest,—was} [I]_0-i not , [mamma]_5139-mamma ? ” It was unusual with [Margaret]_123-margaret to obtrude [her]_123-margaret own subject of conversation on others ; but , in this case , [she]_123-margaret was so anxious to prevent [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} from feeling annoyance at the words [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had accidentally overheard , that it was not until [she]_123-margaret had done speaking that [she]_123-margaret coloured all over with consciousness , more especially as [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} seemed hardly to understand the exact gist or bearing of what [she]_123-margaret was saying , but passed [her]_123-margaret by , with a cold reserve of ceremonious movement , to speak to [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . The sight of [him]_{179-mr. thornton} reminded [her]_123-margaret of the wish to see [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} , and commend [Margaret]_123-margaret to [her]_123-margaret care . [Margaret]_123-margaret , sitting in burning silence , vexed and ashamed of [her]_123-margaret difficulty in keeping [her]_123-margaret right place , and [her]_123-margaret calm unconsciousness of heart , when [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was by , heard [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s slow entreaty that [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} would come and see [her]_123-margaret ; see [her]_123-margaret soon ; to - morrow , if it were possible . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} promised that [she]_123-margaret should — conversed a little , and then took [his]_{179-mr. thornton} leave ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s movements and voice seemed at once released from some invisible chains . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} never looked at [her]_123-margaret ; and yet , the careful avoidance of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} eyes betokened that in some way [he]_{179-mr. thornton} knew exactly where , if they fell by chance , they would rest on [her]_123-margaret . If [she]_123-margaret spoke , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} gave no sign of attention , and yet [his]_{179-mr. thornton} next speech to [any one else]_{5225-any one else} was modified by what [she]_123-margaret had said ; sometimes there was an express answer to what [she]_123-margaret had remarked , but given to [another person]_{6897-another person} as though unsuggested by [her]_123-margaret . It was not the bad manners of ignorance ; it was the wilful bad manners arising from deep offence . It was wilful at the time ; repented of afterwards . But no deep plan , no careful cunning could have stood [him]_{179-mr. thornton} in such good stead . [Margaret]_123-margaret thought about [him]_{179-mr. thornton} more than [she]_123-margaret had ever done before ; not with any tinge of what is called love , but with regret that [she]_123-margaret had wounded [him]_{179-mr. thornton} so deeply,—and with a gentle , patient striving to return to [their]_6898-their former position of antagonistic friendship ; for [a friend]_{5224-a friend} ’s position was what [she]_123-margaret found that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had held in [her]_123-margaret regard , as well as in that of [the rest of [the family]_{1418-the family}]_{6900-the rest of the family} . There was a pretty humility in [her]_123-margaret behaviour to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , as if mutely apologising for the over - strong words which were the reaction from the deeds of the day of the riot . But [he]_{179-mr. thornton} resented those words bitterly . They rung in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} ears ; and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was proud of the sense of justice which made [him]_{179-mr. thornton} go in every kindness [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could offer to [[her]_123-margaret parents]_{6902-her parents} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} exulted in the power [he]_{179-mr. thornton} showed in compelling [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} to face [her]_123-margaret , whenever [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could think of any action which might give [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} or [mother]_445-mother pleasure . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} thought that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} disliked seeing one who had mortified [him]_{179-mr. thornton} so keenly ; but [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was mistaken . It was a stinging pleasure to be in [the room]_{567-the room} with [her]_123-margaret , and feel [her]_123-margaret presence . But [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was no great analyser of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} own motives and was mistaken , as [I]_0-i have said . CHAPTER XXX . HOME AT LAST . “_[0-i] The saddest birds a season find to sing . ” [SOUTHWELL]_92-southwell . “_[0-i] Never to fold the robe o’er secret pain , Never , weighed down by memory ’s clouds again , To bow [thy]_3247-thy head ! [Thou]_3247-thy art gone [home]_510-home ! ” [MRS . HEMANS]_{141-mrs . hemans} . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} came to see [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} the next morning . [She]_{142-mrs. hale} was much worse . One of those sudden changes — those great visible strides towards death , had been taken in the night , and [[her]_123-margaret own family]_{6906-her own family} were startled by the gray sunken look [her]_123-margaret features had assumed in that one twelve hours of suffering . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} — who had not seen [her]_123-margaret for weeks — was softened all at once . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} had come because [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} asked it from [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} as a personal favour , but with all the proud bitter feelings of [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} nature in arms against [that family of which [Margaret]_123-margaret]_{6908-that family of which margaret} formed [one]_5094-one . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} doubted the reality of [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s illness ; [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} doubted any want beyond a momentary fancy on [that lady]_{1063-that lady} ’s part , which should take [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} out of [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} previously settled course of employment for the day . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} told [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} that [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} wished [they]_6912-they had never come near [the place]_{657-the place} ; that [he]_{1400-her son} had never got acquainted with [them]_6912-they ; that there had been no such useless languages as Latin and Greek ever invented . [He]_{1400-her son} bore all this pretty silently ; but when [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} had ended [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} invective against the dead languages , [he]_{1400-her son} quietly returned to the short , curt , decided expression of [his]_{1400-her son} wish that [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} should go and see [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} at the time appointed , as most likely to be convenient to [the invalid]_{6231-the invalid} . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} submitted with as bad a grace as [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} could to [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} ’s desire , all the time liking [him]_{1400-her son} the better for having it ; and exaggerating in [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} own mind the same notion that [he]_{1400-her son} had of extraordinary goodness on [his]_{1400-her son} part in so perseveringly keeping up with [the Hales]_{197-the hales} . [His]_{1400-her son} goodness verging on weakness ( as all the softer virtues did in [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} mind ) , and [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} own contempt for [Mr.]_6916-mr. and [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , and positive dislike to [Margaret]_123-margaret , were the ideas which occupied [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , till [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} was struck into nothingness before the dark shadow of the wings of [the angel of death]_{6917-the angel of death} . There lay [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} — [a mother like [herself]_{142-mrs. hale}]_{6918-a mother like herself} — [a much younger woman than [she]_{142-mrs. hale} was,—on the bed from which there was no sign of hope that [she]_{142-mrs. hale} might ever rise again]_{6919-a much younger woman than she was,—on the bed from which there was no sign of hope that she might ever rise again} . No more variety of light and shade for [her]_{142-mrs. hale} in [that darkened room]_{6920-that darkened room} ; no power of action , scarcely change of movement ; faint alternations of whispered sound and studious silence ; and yet that monotonous life seemed almost too much ! When [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , strong and prosperous with life , came in , [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} lay still , although from the look on [her]_{142-mrs. hale} face [she]_{142-mrs. hale} was evidently conscious of who it was . But [she]_{142-mrs. hale} did not even open [her]_{142-mrs. hale} eyes for a minute or two . The heavy moisture of tears stood on [her]_{142-mrs. hale} eyelashes before [she]_{142-mrs. hale} looked up ; then , with [her]_{142-mrs. hale} hand groping feebly over the bed - clothes , for the touch of [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s large firm fingers , [she]_{142-mrs. hale} said , scarcely above [her]_{142-mrs. hale} breath.—Mrs . [Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} had to stoop from [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} erectness to listen , — “_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret — [you]_123-margaret have [a daughter]_{1166-a daughter} — [[my]_0-i sister]_{3250-my sister} is in [Italy]_10-italy . [[My]_0-i child]_{5209-my child} will be without a mother;—in a strange place,—if [I]_0-i die — will [you]_123-margaret ” — — And [her]_{142-mrs. hale} filmy wandering eyes fixed themselves with an intensity of wistfulness on [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s face . For a minute there was no change in its rigidness ; it was stern and unmoved;—nay , but that the eyes of [the sick woman]_{6921-the sick woman} were growing dim with the slow - gathering tears , [she]_{142-mrs. hale} might have seen a dark cloud cross the cold features . And it was no thought of [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} son]_{1400-her son} , or of [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} living daughter]_{6923-her living daughter} [Fanny]_218-fanny , that stirred [her]_{142-mrs. hale} heart at last ; but a sudden remembrance , suggested by something in the arrangement of the room,—of [a little daughter — dead in infancy — long years ago]_{6924-a little daughter — dead in infancy — long years ago} — that , like a sudden sunbeam , melted the icy crust , behind which there was [a real tender woman]_{6925-a real tender woman} . “_{[123-margaret]} [You]_123-margaret wish [me]_0-i to be [a friend]_{5224-a friend} to [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , ” said [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , in [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} measured voice , that would not soften with [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} heart , but came out distinct and clear . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , [her]_{142-mrs. hale} eyes still fixed on [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s face , pressed the hand that lay below [hers]_{142-mrs. hale} on the coverlet . [She]_{142-mrs. hale} could not speak . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} sighed , “_{[123-margaret]} [I]_0-i will be [a true friend]_{3253-a true friend} , if circumstances require it . Not [a tender friend]_{3254-a tender friend} . That [I]_0-i can not be,”—(“to [her]_{142-mrs. hale} , ”_[3255-i] [she]_3255-i was on the point of adding , but [she]_3255-i relented at the sight of that poor , anxious face.)—“It is not [my]_3255-i nature to show affection even where [I]_3255-i feel it , nor do [I]_3255-i volunteer advice in general . Still , at [your]_{216-mrs. thornton} request,—if it will be any comfort to [you]_{216-mrs. thornton} , [I]_3255-i will promise [you]_{216-mrs. thornton} . ”_[3255-i] Then came a pause . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} was too conscientious to promise what [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} did not mean to perform ; and to perform anything in the way of kindness on behalf of [Margaret]_123-margaret , more disliked at this moment than ever , was difficult ; almost impossible . “ [I]_3255-i promise , ”_[3255-i] said [she]_3255-i , with grave severity ; which , after all , inspired [the dying woman with faith as in something more stable than life itself,—flickering , flittering , wavering life]_{3256-the dying woman with faith as in something more stable than life itself,—flickering , flittering , wavering life} ! “ [I]_3255-i promise that in any difficulty in which [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ”_[3255-i] — — “ Call [her]_123-margaret [Margaret]_123-margaret ! ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} gasped [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . “ In which [she]_123-margaret comes to [me]_{142-mrs. hale} for help , [I]_{142-mrs. hale} will help [her]_123-margaret with every power [I]_{142-mrs. hale} have , as if [she]_123-margaret were [[my]_{142-mrs. hale} own daughter]_{6926-my own daughter} . [I]_{142-mrs. hale} also promise that if ever [I]_{142-mrs. hale} see [her]_123-margaret doing what [I]_{142-mrs. hale} think is wrong ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} — — “ But [Margaret]_123-margaret never does wrong — not wilfully wrong , ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} pleaded [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} went on as before ; as if [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} had not heard : “ If ever [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} see [her]_123-margaret doing what [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} believe to be wrong — such wrong not touching [me]_{216-mrs. thornton} or [mine]_{216-mrs. thornton} , in which case [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} might be supposed to have an interested motive — [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} will tell [her]_123-margaret of it , faithfully and plainly , as [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} should wish [[my]_{216-mrs. thornton} own daughter]_{6926-my own daughter} to be told . ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} There was a long pause . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} felt that this promise did not include all ; and yet it was much . It had reservations in it which [she]_{142-mrs. hale} did not understand : but then [she]_{142-mrs. hale} was weak , dizzy , and tired . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} was reviewing all the probable cases in which [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} had pledged [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton} to act . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} had a fierce pleasure in the idea of telling [Margaret]_123-margaret unwelcome truths , in the shape of performance of duty . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} began to speak : “ [I]_{142-mrs. hale} thank [you]_{216-mrs. thornton} . [I]_{142-mrs. hale} pray [God]_174-god to bless [you]_{216-mrs. thornton} . [I]_{142-mrs. hale} shall never see [you]_{216-mrs. thornton} again in [this world]_{5132-this world} . But [my]_{142-mrs. hale} last words are , [I]_{142-mrs. hale} thank [you]_{216-mrs. thornton} for [your]_{216-mrs. thornton} promise of kindness to [[my]_{142-mrs. hale} child]_{5209-my child} . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ Not kindness ! ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} testified [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , ungraciously truthful to the last . But having eased [her]_{142-mrs. hale} conscience by saying these words , [she]_{142-mrs. hale} was not sorry that they were not heard . [She]_{142-mrs. hale} pressed [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s soft languid hand ; and rose up and went [her]_{142-mrs. hale} way out of [the house]_{460-the house} without seeing [a creature]_{3258-a creature} . During the time that [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} was having this interview with [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , [Margaret]_123-margaret and [Dixon]_186-dixon were laying [their]_3259-their heads together and consulting how [they]_3259-their should keep [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s coming a profound secret to all out of [the house]_{460-the house} . A letter from [him]_{159-frederick} might now be expected any day ; and [he]_{159-frederick} would assuredly follow quickly on its heels . [Martha]_331-martha must be sent away on [her]_331-martha holiday ; [Dixon]_186-dixon must keep stern guard on the front door , only admitting [the few visitors that ever came to [the house]_{460-the house}]_{3261-the few visitors that ever came to the house} into [[Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s room down [stairs]_877-stairs]_{3263-mr. hale ’s room down stairs} — [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s extreme illness giving [her]_{142-mrs. hale} a good excuse for this . If [Mary Higgins]_{236-mary higgins} was required as a help to [Dixon]_186-dixon in [the kitchen]_{1011-the kitchen} , [she]_{142-mrs. hale} was to hear and see as little of [Frederick]_{159-frederick} as possible ; and [he]_{159-frederick} was , if necessary , to be spoken of to [her]_{142-mrs. hale} under the name of [Mr. Dickinson]_{284-dickinson} . But [her]_{142-mrs. hale} sluggish and incurious nature was the greatest safeguard of all . [They]_3266-they resolved that [Martha]_331-martha should leave [them]_3266-they that very afternoon for this visit to [[her]_331-martha mother]_{469-her mother} . [Margaret]_123-margaret wished that [she]_123-margaret had been sent away on the previous day , as [she]_123-margaret fancied it might be thought strange to give [a servant]_{1297-a servant} a holiday when [[her]_123-margaret mistress]_{948-her mistress} ’s state required so much attendance . [Poor Margaret]_123-margaret ! All that afternoon [she]_123-margaret had to act the part of [a Roman daughter]_{3270-a roman daughter} , and give strength out of [her]_123-margaret own scanty stock to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} would hope , would not despair , between the attacks of [[his]_{134-mr. hale} wife]_{592-his wife} ’s malady ; [he]_{134-mr. hale} buoyed [himself]_{134-mr. hale} up in every respite from [her]_{592-his wife} pain , and believed that it was the beginning of ultimate recovery . And so , when the paroxysms came on , each more severe than the last , they were fresh agonies , and greater disappointments to [him]_{134-mr. hale} . This afternoon , [he]_{134-mr. hale} sat in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} , unable to bear the solitude of [[his]_{134-mr. hale} study]_{719-his study} , or to employ [himself]_{134-mr. hale} in any way . [He]_{134-mr. hale} buried [his]_{134-mr. hale} head in [his]_{134-mr. hale} arms , which lay folded on the table . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s heart ached to see [him]_{134-mr. hale} ; yet , as [he]_{134-mr. hale} did not speak , [she]_123-margaret did not like to volunteer any attempt at comfort . [Martha]_331-martha was gone . [Dixon]_186-dixon sat with [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} while [she]_{142-mrs. hale} slept . [The house]_{460-the house} was very still and quiet , and darkness came on , without any movement to procure candles . [Margaret]_123-margaret sat at the window , looking out at the lamps and [the street]_{1105-the street} , but seeing nothing,—only alive to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s heavy sighs . [She]_123-margaret did not like to go down for lights , lest the tacit restraint of [her]_123-margaret presence being withdrawn , [he]_{134-mr. hale} might give way to more violent emotion , without [her]_123-margaret being at hand to comfort [him]_{134-mr. hale} . Yet [she]_123-margaret was just thinking that [she]_123-margaret ought to go and see after the well - doing of the kitchen fire , which there was [nobody]_1942-nobody but [herself]_123-margaret to attend to , when [she]_123-margaret heard the muffled door - bell ring with so violent a pull , that the wires jingled all through [the house]_{460-the house} , though the positive sound was not great . [She]_123-margaret started up , passed [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , who had never moved at the veiled , dull sound,—returned , and kissed [him]_{134-mr. hale} tenderly . And still [he]_{134-mr. hale} never moved , nor took any notice of [her]_123-margaret fond embrace . Then [she]_123-margaret went down softly , through the dark , to the door . [Dixon]_186-dixon would have put the chain on before [she]_123-margaret opened it , but [Margaret]_123-margaret had not a thought of fear in [her]_123-margaret pre - occupied mind . [A man]_{940-a man} ’s tall figure stood between [her]_123-margaret and [the luminous street]_{3282-the luminous street} . [He]_{940-a man} was looking away ; but at the sound of the latch [he]_{940-a man} turned quickly round . “ Is this [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s ? ”_{[940-a man]} said [he]_{940-a man} , in a clear , full , delicate voice . [Margaret]_123-margaret trembled all over ; at first [she]_123-margaret did not answer . In a moment [she]_123-margaret sighed out , “ [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} and stretched out both [her]_123-margaret hands to catch [his]_{940-a man} , and draw [him]_{940-a man} in . “ Oh , [Margaret]_123-margaret ! ”_{[940-a man]} said [he]_{940-a man} , holding [her]_123-margaret off by [her]_123-margaret shoulders , after [they]_3283-they had kissed [each other]_{751-each other} , as if even in that darkness [he]_{940-a man} could see [her]_123-margaret face , and read in its expression a quicker answer to [his]_{940-a man} question than words could give , — “ [[My]_{940-a man} mother]_{5749-my mother} ! is [she]_{5749-my mother} alive ! ”_{[940-a man]} “ Yes , [she]_{5749-my mother} is alive , [dear]_5155-dear , [dear brother]_{6932-dear brother} ! [She]_{5749-my mother} — as ill as [she]_{5749-my mother} can be [she]_{5749-my mother} is ; but alive ! [She]_{5749-my mother} is alive ! ”_{[940-a man]} “ Thank [God]_174-god ! ”_{[940-a man]} said [he]_{940-a man} . “ [Papa]_139-papa is utterly prostrate with this great grief . ”_{[940-a man]} “ [You]_{940-a man} expect [me]_{940-a man} , do n’t [you]_{940-a man} ? ”_{[940-a man]} “ No , [we]_6933-we have had no letter . ”_{[940-a man]} “ Then [I]_{940-a man} have come before it . But [[my]_{940-a man} mother]_{5749-my mother} knows [I]_{940-a man} am coming . ”_{[940-a man]} “ Oh ! [we]_6933-we all knew [you]_{940-a man} would come . But wait a little ! Step in here . Give [me]_3285-she [your]_{940-a man} hand . What is this ? Oh ! [your]_{940-a man} carpet - bag . [Dixon]_186-dixon has shut the shutters ; but this is [[papa]_528-papa ’s study]_{6936-papa ’s study} , and [I]_3285-she can take [you]_{940-a man} to a chair to rest [yourself]_{940-a man} for a few minutes ; while [I]_3285-she go and tell [him]_528-papa . ”_[3285-she] [She]_3285-she groped [her]_3285-she way to the taper and the lucifer matches . [She]_3285-she suddenly felt shy when the little feeble light made them visible . All [she]_3285-she could see was , that [[her]_3285-she brother]_{1589-her brother} ’s face was unusually dark in complexion , and [she]_3285-she caught the stealthy look of a pair of remarkably long - cut blue eyes , that suddenly twinkled up with a droll consciousness of [their]_3287-their mutual purpose of inspecting [each other]_{751-each other} . But though [the brother]_{3289-the brother} and [sister]_2545-sister had an instant of sympathy in [their]_3287-their reciprocal glances , [they]_3287-their did not exchange a word ; only , [Margaret]_123-margaret felt sure that [she]_123-margaret should like [[her]_123-margaret brother]_{1589-her brother} as [a companion]_{3292-a companion} as much as [she]_123-margaret already loved [him]_{1589-her brother} as [a near relation]_{3293-a near relation} . [Her]_123-margaret heart was wonderfully lighter as [she]_123-margaret went up [stairs]_877-stairs ; the sorrow was no less in reality , but it became less oppressive from having some one in precisely the same relation to it as that in which [she]_123-margaret stood . Not [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s desponding attitude had power to damp [her]_123-margaret now . [He]_{1589-her brother} lay across the table , helpless as ever ; but [she]_123-margaret had the spell by which to rouse [him]_{1589-her brother} . [She]_123-margaret used it perhaps too violently in [her]_123-margaret own great relief . “ [Papa]_139-papa , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , throwing [her]_123-margaret arms fondly round [his]_{1589-her brother} neck ; pulling [his]_{1589-her brother} weary head up in fact with [her]_123-margaret gentle violence , till it rested in [her]_123-margaret arms , and [she]_123-margaret could look into [his]_{1589-her brother} eyes , and let them gain strength and assurance from [hers]_123-margaret . “ [Papa]_139-papa ! guess who is here ! ”_{[1589-her brother]} [He]_{1589-her brother} looked at [her]_123-margaret ; [she]_123-margaret saw the idea of the truth glimmer into [their]_3296-their filmy sadness , and be dismissed thence as a wild imagination . [He]_{1589-her brother} threw [himself]_{1589-her brother} forward , and hid [his]_{1589-her brother} face once more in [his]_{1589-her brother} stretched - out arms , resting upon the table as heretofore . [She]_123-margaret heard [him]_{1589-her brother} whisper ; [she]_123-margaret bent tenderly down to listen . “ [I]_123-margaret do n’t know ; do n’t tell [me]_123-margaret it is [Frederick]_{159-frederick} — not [Frederick]_{159-frederick} . [I]_123-margaret can not bear [it,—I]_123-margaret am too weak . And [[his]_{1589-her brother} mother]_{5657-his mother} is dying ! ”_{[123-margaret]} [He]_{1589-her brother} began to cry and wail like [a child]_{540-a child} . It was so different to all which [Margaret]_123-margaret had hoped and expected , that [she]_123-margaret turned sick with disappointment , and was silent for an instant . Then [she]_123-margaret spoke again — very differently — not so exultingly , far more tenderly and carefully . “ [Papa]_139-papa , it is [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ! Think of [mamma]_5139-mamma , how glad [she]_5139-mamma will be ! And oh , for [her]_5139-mamma sake , how glad [we]_6939-we ought to be ! For [his]_{1589-her brother} sake , [too,—our poor , poor boy]_{6940-too,—our poor , poor boy} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} did not change [his]_{444-her father} attitude , but [he]_{444-her father} seemed to be trying to understand the fact . “ Where is [he]_{159-frederick} ? ”_{[444-her father]} asked [he]_{444-her father} at last , [his]_{444-her father} face still hidden in [his]_{444-her father} prostrate arms . “ In [[your]_123-margaret study]_{5498-your study} , quite alone . [I]_{444-her father} lighted the taper , and ran up to tell [you]_123-margaret . [He]_{159-frederick} is quite alone , and will be wondering why — ”_{[444-her father]} “ [I]_{444-her father} will go to [him]_{159-frederick} , ”_{[444-her father]} broke in [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ; and [he]_{444-her father} lifted [himself]_{444-her father} up and leant on [her]_123-margaret arm as on that of [a guide]_{3300-a guide} . [Margaret]_123-margaret led [him]_{444-her father} to [the study]_{5186-the study} door , but [her]_123-margaret spirits were so agitated that [she]_123-margaret felt [she]_123-margaret could not bear to see the meeting . [She]_123-margaret turned away , and ran up stairs , and cried most heartily . It was the first time [she]_123-margaret had dared to allow [herself]_123-margaret this relief for days . The strain had been terrible , as [she]_123-margaret now felt . But [Frederick]_{159-frederick} was come ! [He]_{159-frederick} , [the one precious brother]_{3302-the one precious brother} , was there , safe , amongst [them]_3303-them again ! [She]_123-margaret could hardly believe it . [She]_123-margaret stopped [her]_123-margaret crying , and opened [her]_123-margaret bedroom door . [She]_123-margaret heard no sound of voices , and almost feared [she]_123-margaret might have dreamt . [She]_123-margaret went down stairs , and listened at [the study]_{5186-the study} door . [She]_123-margaret heard the buzz of voices ; and that was enough . [She]_123-margaret went into [the kitchen]_{1011-the kitchen} , and stirred up the fire , and lighted [the house]_{460-the house} , and prepared for [the wanderer]_{3307-the wanderer} ’s refreshment . How fortunate it was that [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} slept ! [She]_123-margaret knew that [she]_{469-her mother} did , from the candle - lighter thrust through the keyhole of [her]_123-margaret bedroom door . [The traveller]_{3309-the traveller} could be refreshed and bright , and the first excitement of the meeting with [[his]_{3309-the traveller} father]_{5779-his father} all be over , before [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} became aware of anything unusual . When all was ready , [Margaret]_123-margaret opened [the study]_{5186-the study} door , and went in like [a serving - maiden]_{3313-a serving - maiden} , with a heavy tray held in [her]_123-margaret extended arms . [She]_123-margaret was proud of serving [Frederick]_{159-frederick} . But [he]_{159-frederick} , when [he]_{159-frederick} saw [her]_123-margaret , sprang up in a minute , and relieved [her]_123-margaret of [her]_123-margaret burden . It was a type , a sign , of all the coming relief which [his]_{159-frederick} presence would bring . [The brother]_{3289-the brother} and [sister]_2545-sister arranged the table together , saying little , but [their]_3316-their hands touching , and [their]_3316-their eyes speaking the natural language of expression , so intelligible to [those of the same blood]_{3317-those of the same blood} . The fire had gone out ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret applied [herself]_123-margaret to light it , for the evenings had begun to be chilly ; and yet it was desirable to make all noises as distant as possible from [[Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s room]_{6601-mrs. hale ’s room} . “ [Dixon]_186-dixon says it is a gift to light a fire ; not an art to be acquired . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} “ Poeta nascitur , non fit , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} murmured [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret was glad to hear a quotation once more , however languidly given . “ [Dear old Dixon]_186-dixon ! How [we]_6942-we shall kiss [each other]_{751-each other} ! ”_{[159-frederick]} said [Frederick]_{159-frederick} . “ [She]_186-dixon used to kiss [me]_{159-frederick} , and then look in [my]_{159-frederick} face to be sure [I]_{159-frederick} was [the right person]_{6944-the right person} , and then set to again ! But , [Margaret]_123-margaret , what [a bungler]_{6945-a bungler} [you]_123-margaret are ! [I]_{159-frederick} never saw such [a little awkward , good - for - nothing pair of hands]_{6946-a little awkward , good - for - nothing pair of hands} . Run away , and wash them , ready to cut bread - and - butter for [me]_{159-frederick} , and leave the fire . [I]_{159-frederick} ’ll manage it . Lighting fires is one of [my]_{159-frederick} natural accomplishments . ”_{[159-frederick]} So [Margaret]_123-margaret went away ; and returned ; and passed in and out of [the room]_{567-the room} , in a glad restlessness that could not be satisfied with sitting still . The more wants [Frederick]_{159-frederick} had , the better [she]_123-margaret was pleased ; and [he]_{159-frederick} understood all this by instinct . It was a joy snatched in [the house of mourning]_{3320-the house of mourning} , and the zest of it was all the more pungent , because [they]_3321-they knew in the depth of [their]_3321-they hearts what irremediable sorrow awaited [them]_3321-they . In the middle , [they]_3321-they heard [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s foot on the stairs . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} started from [his]_{134-mr. hale} languid posture in [his]_{134-mr. hale} great arm - chair , from which [he]_{134-mr. hale} had been watching [[his]_{134-mr. hale} children]_{1804-his children} in a dreamy way , as if [they]_{1804-his children} were acting some drama of happiness , which it was pretty to look at , but which was distinct from reality , and in which [he]_{134-mr. hale} had no part . [He]_{134-mr. hale} stood up , and faced the door , showing such a strange , sudden anxiety to conceal [Frederick]_{159-frederick} from the sight of [any person]_{3323-any person} entering , even though it were [the faithful Dixon]_186-dixon , that a shiver came over [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s heart : it reminded [her]_123-margaret of the new fear in [their]_3321-they lives . [She]_123-margaret caught at [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s arm , and clutched it tight , while a stern thought compressed [her]_123-margaret brow , and caused [her]_123-margaret to set [her]_123-margaret teeth . And yet [they]_3321-they knew it was only [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s measured tread . [They]_3321-they heard [her]_186-dixon walk the length of the passage,—into [the kitchen]_{1011-the kitchen} . [Margaret]_123-margaret rose up . “ [I]_123-margaret will go to [her]_186-dixon , and tell [her]_186-dixon . And [I]_123-margaret shall hear how [mamma]_5139-mamma is . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} was awake . [She]_{142-mrs. hale} rambled at first ; but after [they]_3321-they had given [her]_{142-mrs. hale} some tea [she]_{142-mrs. hale} was refreshed , though not disposed to talk . It was better that the night should pass over before [she]_{142-mrs. hale} was told of [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} son]_{1400-her son} ’s arrival . [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} ’s appointed visit would bring nervous excitement enough for the evening ; and [he]_{253-dr. donaldson} might tell [them]_3321-they how to prepare [her]_{142-mrs. hale} for seeing [Frederick]_{159-frederick} . [He]_{253-dr. donaldson} was [there]_457-there , in [the house]_{460-the house} ; could be summoned at any moment . [Margaret]_123-margaret could not sit still . It was a relief to [her]_123-margaret to aid [Dixon]_186-dixon in all [her]_123-margaret preparations for “ [Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} . ”_[186-dixon] It seemed as though [she]_123-margaret never could be tired again . Each glimpse into [the room where [he]_{253-dr. donaldson} sate by [[his]_{253-dr. donaldson} father]_{5779-his father}]_{3328-the room where he sate by his father} , conversing with [him]_{253-dr. donaldson} , about , [she]_123-margaret knew not what , nor cared to know,—was increase of strength to [her]_123-margaret . [Her]_123-margaret own time for talking and hearing would come at last , and [she]_123-margaret was too certain of this to feel in a hurry to grasp it now . [She]_123-margaret took in [his]_{253-dr. donaldson} appearance and liked it . [He]_{253-dr. donaldson} had delicate features , redeemed from effeminacy by the swarthiness of [his]_{253-dr. donaldson} complexion , and [his]_{253-dr. donaldson} quick intensity of expression . [His]_{253-dr. donaldson} eyes were generally merry - looking , but at times they and [his]_{253-dr. donaldson} mouth so suddenly changed , and gave [her]_123-margaret such an idea of latent passion , that it almost made [her]_123-margaret afraid . But this look was only for an instant ; and had in it no doggedness , no vindictiveness ; it was rather the instantaneous ferocity of expression that comes over the countenances of all natives of [wild or southern countries]_{3330-wild or southern countries} — a ferocity which enhances the charm of the childlike softness into which such a look may melt away . [Margaret]_123-margaret might fear the violence of the impulsive nature thus occasionally betrayed , but there was nothing in it to make [her]_123-margaret distrust , or recoil in the least , from [the new - found brother]_{3331-the new - found brother} . On the contrary , all [their]_3332-their intercourse was peculiarly charming to [her]_123-margaret from the very first . [She]_123-margaret knew then how much responsibility [she]_123-margaret had had to bear , from the exquisite sensation of relief which [she]_123-margaret felt in [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s presence . [He]_{253-dr. donaldson} understood [[his]_{253-dr. donaldson} father]_{5779-his father} and [mother]_445-mother — [[their]_3332-their characters]_{3335-their characters} and [their]_3332-their weaknesses , and went along with a careless freedom , which was yet most delicately careful not to hurt or wound any of [their]_3332-their feelings . [He]_{253-dr. donaldson} seemed to know instinctively when a little of the natural brilliancy of [his]_{253-dr. donaldson} manner and conversation would not jar on the deep depression of [[his]_{253-dr. donaldson} father]_{5779-his father} , or might relieve [[his]_{253-dr. donaldson} mother]_{5657-his mother} ’s pain . Whenever it would have been out of tune , and out of time , [his]_{253-dr. donaldson} patient devotion and watchfulness came into play , and made [him]_{253-dr. donaldson} [an admirable nurse]_{3338-an admirable nurse} . Then [Margaret]_123-margaret was almost touched into tears by the allusions which [he]_{253-dr. donaldson} often made to [their]_3332-their childish days in [the New Forest]_{5115-the new forest} ; [he]_{253-dr. donaldson} had never forgotten [her]_123-margaret — or [Helstone]_8-helstone either — all the time [he]_{253-dr. donaldson} had been roaming among [distant countries]_{3340-distant countries} and [foreign people]_{3341-foreign people} . [She]_123-margaret might talk to [him]_{253-dr. donaldson} of [the old spot]_{3342-the old spot} , and never feared tiring [him]_{253-dr. donaldson} . [She]_123-margaret had been afraid of [him]_{253-dr. donaldson} before [he]_{253-dr. donaldson} came , even while [she]_123-margaret had longed for [his]_{253-dr. donaldson} coming ; seven or eight years had , [she]_123-margaret felt , produced such great changes in [herself]_123-margaret that , forgetting how much of the original [Margaret]_123-margaret was left , [she]_123-margaret had reasoned that if [her]_123-margaret tastes and feelings had so materially altered , even in [her]_123-margaret stay - at - home life , [his]_{253-dr. donaldson} wild career , with which [she]_123-margaret was but imperfectly acquainted , must have almost substituted another [Frederick]_{159-frederick} for [the tall stripling in [his]_{253-dr. donaldson} middy]_{3343-the tall stripling in his middy} ’s uniform , whom [she]_123-margaret remembered looking up to with such admiring awe . But in [their]_3344-they absence [they]_3344-they had grown nearer to [each other]_{751-each other} in age , as well as in many other things . And so it was that the weight , this sorrowful time , was lightened to [Margaret]_123-margaret . Other light than that of [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s presence [she]_123-margaret had none . For a few hours , [the mother]_{5788-the mother} rallied on seeing [[her]_{5788-the mother} son]_{1400-her son} . [She]_{5788-the mother} sate with [his]_{253-dr. donaldson} hand in [hers]_{5788-the mother} ; [she]_{5788-the mother} would not part with it even while [she]_{5788-the mother} slept ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret had to feed [him]_{253-dr. donaldson} like [a baby]_{2737-a baby} , rather than [he]_{253-dr. donaldson} should disturb [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} by removing a finger . [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} wakened while [they]_3344-they were thus engaged ; [she]_{142-mrs. hale} slowly moved [her]_{142-mrs. hale} head round on the pillow , and smiled at [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} children]_{1527-her children} , as [she]_{142-mrs. hale} understood what [they]_{1527-her children} were doing , and why it was done . “ [I]_{142-mrs. hale} am very selfish , ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} said [she]_{142-mrs. hale} ; “ but it will not be for long . ”_{[142-mrs. hale]} [Frederick]_{159-frederick} bent down and kissed the feeble hand that imprisoned [his]_{159-frederick} . This state of tranquility could not endure for many days , nor perhaps for many hours ; so [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} assured [Margaret]_123-margaret . After [the kind doctor]_{3351-the kind doctor} had gone away , [she]_123-margaret stole down to [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , who , during the visit , had been adjured to remain quietly concealed in [the back parlour]_{3352-the back parlour} , usually [[Dixon]_186-dixon ’s bedroom]_{3353-dixon ’s bedroom} , but now given up to [him]_{159-frederick} . [Margaret]_123-margaret told [him]_{159-frederick} what [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} said . “ [I]_{159-frederick} do n’t believe it , ”_{[159-frederick]} [he]_{159-frederick} exclaimed . “ [She]_123-margaret is very ill ; [she]_123-margaret may be dangerously ill , and in immediate danger , too ; but [I]_{159-frederick} ca n’t imagine that [she]_123-margaret could be as [she]_123-margaret is , if [she]_123-margaret were on the point of death . [Margaret]_123-margaret ! [she]_123-margaret should have some other advice — [some London doctor]_{6948-some london doctor} . Have [you]_123-margaret never thought of that ? ”_{[159-frederick]} “ Yes , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “ more than once . But [I]_123-margaret do n’t believe it would do any good . And , [you]_{159-frederick} know , [we]_6949-we have not the money to bring [any great [London]_6-london surgeon]_{6950-any great london surgeon} down , and [I]_123-margaret am sure [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} is only second in skill to [the very best,—if]_{6951-the very best,—if} , indeed , [he]_{253-dr. donaldson} is to [them]_{6951-the very best,—if} . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Frederick]_{159-frederick} began to walk up and down [the room]_{567-the room} impatiently . “ [I]_{159-frederick} have credit in [Cadiz]_59-cadiz , ”_{[159-frederick]} said [he]_{159-frederick} , “ but none here , owing to this wretched change of name . Why did [[my]_{159-frederick} father]_{5535-my father} leave [Helstone]_8-helstone ? That was the blunder . ”_{[159-frederick]} “ It was no blunder , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret gloomily . “ And above all possible chances , avoid letting [papa]_528-papa hear anything like what [you]_{159-frederick} have just been saying . [I]_123-margaret can see that [he]_528-papa is tormenting [himself]_528-papa already with the idea that [mamma]_163-mamma would never have been ill if [we]_6954-us had stayed at [Helstone]_8-helstone , and [you]_{159-frederick} do n’t know [papa]_528-papa ’s agonising power of self - reproach ! ”_{[123-margaret]} [Frederick]_{159-frederick} walked away as if [he]_{159-frederick} were on [the quarter - deck]_{3355-the quarter - deck} . At last [he]_{159-frederick} stopped right opposite to [Margaret]_123-margaret , and looked at [her]_123-margaret drooping and desponding attitude for an instant . “ [[My]_{159-frederick} little [Margaret]_123-margaret]_{6956-my little margaret} ! ”_{[159-frederick]} said [he]_{159-frederick} , caressing [her]_123-margaret . “ Let [us]_6954-us hope as long as [we]_6954-us can . [Poor little woman]_{6957-poor little woman} ! what ! is this face all wet with tears ? [I]_{159-frederick} will hope . [I]_{159-frederick} will , in spite of [a thousand doctors]_{6958-a thousand doctors} . Bear up , [Margaret]_123-margaret , and be brave enough to hope ! ”_{[159-frederick]} [Margaret]_123-margaret choked in trying to speak , and when [she]_123-margaret did it was very low . “ [I]_123-margaret must try to be meek enough to trust . Oh , [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ! [mamma]_163-mamma was getting to love [me]_123-margaret so ! And [I]_123-margaret was getting to understand [her]_163-mamma . And now comes death to snap [us]_6954-us asunder ! ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Come , come , come ! Let [us]_6954-us go [upstairs]_521-upstairs , and do something , rather than waste time that may be so precious . Thinking has , many a time , made [me]_123-margaret sad , [darling]_5365-darling ; but doing never did in all [my]_123-margaret life . [My]_123-margaret theory is a sort of parody on the maxim of ‘ Get money , [[my]_123-margaret son]_{5653-my son} , honestly if [you]_{5653-my son} can ; but get money . ’ [My]_123-margaret precept is , ‘ Do something [[my]_123-margaret sister]_{3250-my sister} , do good if [you]_{5653-my son} can ; but , at any rate , do something . ’ ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Not excluding mischief , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , smiling faintly through [her]_123-margaret tears . “ By no means . What [I]_123-margaret do exclude is the remorse afterwards . Blot [your]_{5653-my son} misdeeds out ( if [you]_{5653-my son} are particularly conscientious ) , by a good deed , as soon as [you]_{5653-my son} can ; just as [we]_6963-our did a correct sum at [school]_1247-school on the slate , where an incorrect one was only half rubbed out . It was better than wetting [our]_6963-our sponge with [our]_6963-our tears ; both less loss of time where tears had to be waited for , and a better effect at last . ”_{[123-margaret]} If [Margaret]_123-margaret thought [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s theory rather a rough one at first , [she]_123-margaret saw how [he]_{159-frederick} worked it out into continual production of kindness in fact . After a bad night with [[his]_{159-frederick} mother]_{5657-his mother} ( for [he]_{159-frederick} insisted on taking [his]_{159-frederick} turn as [a sitter - up]_{3357-a sitter - up} ) [he]_{159-frederick} was busy next morning before breakfast , contriving a leg - rest for [Dixon]_186-dixon , who was beginning to feel the fatigues of watching . At breakfast - time , [he]_{159-frederick} interested [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} with vivid , graphic , rattling accounts of the wild life [he]_{159-frederick} had led in [Mexico]_93-mexico , [South America]_{64-south america} , and elsewhere . [Margaret]_123-margaret would have given up the effort in despair to rouse [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} out of [his]_{134-mr. hale} dejection ; it would even have affected [herself]_123-margaret and rendered [her]_123-margaret incapable of talking at all . But [Fred]_324-fred , true to [his]_324-fred theory , did something perpetually ; and talking was the only thing to be done , besides eating , at breakfast . Before the night of that day , [Dr. Donaldson]_{253-dr. donaldson} ’s opinion was proved to be too well founded . Convulsions came on ; and when they ceased , [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} was unconscious . [[Her]_{142-mrs. hale} husband]_{594-her husband} might lie by [her]_{142-mrs. hale} shaking the bed with [his]_{594-her husband} sobs ; [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} son]_{1400-her son} ’s strong arms might lift [her]_{142-mrs. hale} tenderly up into a comfortable position ; [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} daughter]_{480-her daughter} ’s hands might bathe [her]_{142-mrs. hale} face ; but [she]_123-margaret knew them not . [She]_123-margaret would never recognise [them]_3361-them again , till [they]_3361-them met in [Heaven]_58-heaven . Before the morning came all was over . Then [Margaret]_123-margaret rose from [her]_123-margaret trembling and despondency , and became as a strong angel of comfort to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and [brother]_1520-brother . For [Frederick]_{159-frederick} had broken down now , and all [his]_{159-frederick} theories were of no use to [him]_{159-frederick} . [He]_{159-frederick} cried so violently when shut up in [[his]_{159-frederick} little room]_{3364-his little room} at night , that [Margaret]_123-margaret and [Dixon]_186-dixon came down in affright to warn [him]_{159-frederick} to be quiet : for the house partitions were but thin , and [the next door neighbours]_{3365-the next door neighbours} might easily hear [his]_{159-frederick} youthful passionate sobs , so different from the slower trembling agony of after - life , when [we]_3366-we become inured to grief , and dare not be rebellious against the inexorable doom , knowing who it is that decrees . [Margaret]_123-margaret sate with [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} in [the room of the dead]_{3368-the room of the dead} . If [he]_{444-her father} had cried , [she]_123-margaret would have been thankful . But [he]_{444-her father} sate by the bed quite quietly ; only , from time to time , [he]_{444-her father} uncovered the face , and stroked it gently , making a kind of soft inarticulate noise , like that of some mother - animal caressing [[her]_123-margaret young]_{3369-her young} . [He]_{444-her father} took no notice of [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s presence . Once or twice [she]_123-margaret came up to kiss [him]_{444-her father} ; and [he]_{444-her father} submitted to it , giving [her]_123-margaret a little push away when [she]_123-margaret had done , as if [her]_123-margaret affection disturbed [him]_{444-her father} from [his]_{444-her father} absorption in the dead . [He]_{444-her father} started when [he]_{444-her father} heard [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s cries , and shook [[his]_{444-her father} head:—“Poor boy]_{6965-his head:—“poor boy} ! [poor boy]_{6966-poor boy} ! ”_{[444-her father]} [he]_{444-her father} said , and then took no more notice . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s heart ached within [her]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret could not think of [her]_123-margaret own loss in thinking of [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s case . The night was wearing away , and the day was at hand , when , without a word of preparation , [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s voice broke upon the stillness of [the room]_{567-the room} , with a clearness of sound that startled even [herself]_123-margaret : “ Let not [your]_{444-her father} heart be troubled , ”_{[123-margaret]} it said ; and [she]_123-margaret went steadily on through all that chapter of unspeakable consolation . CHAPTER XXXI . “ SHOULD [AULD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT]_{343-auld acquaintance be forgot} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Show not that manner , and these features all , The serpent ’s cunning , and [the sinner]_{6967-the sinner} ’s fall ? ”_[344-crabbe] [CRABBE]_344-crabbe . The chill , shivery October morning came ; not the October morning of [the country]_{5128-the country} , with soft , silvery mists , clearing off before the sunbeams that bring out all the gorgeous beauty of colouring , but the October morning of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , whose silvery mists were heavy fogs , and where the sun could only show [long dusky streets]_{3373-long dusky streets} when [he]_{444-her father} did break through and shine . [Margaret]_123-margaret went languidly about , assisting [Dixon]_186-dixon in [her]_123-margaret task of arranging [the house]_{460-the house} . [Her]_123-margaret eyes were continually blinded by tears , but [she]_123-margaret had no time to give way to regular crying . [The father]_{1357-the father} and [brother]_1520-brother depended upon [her]_123-margaret ; while [they]_3377-they were giving way to grief , [she]_123-margaret must be working , planning , considering . Even the necessary arrangements for the funeral seemed to devolve upon [her]_123-margaret . When the fire was bright and crackling — when everything was ready for breakfast , and the tea - kettle was singing away , [Margaret]_123-margaret gave a last look round [the room]_{567-the room} before going to summon [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} and [Frederick]_{159-frederick} . [She]_123-margaret wanted everything to look as cheerful as possible ; and yet , when it did so , the contrast between it and [her]_123-margaret own thoughts forced [her]_123-margaret into sudden weeping . [She]_123-margaret was kneeling by the sofa , hiding [her]_123-margaret face in the cushions that [no one]_{535-no one} might hear [her]_123-margaret cry , when [she]_123-margaret was touched on the shoulder by [Dixon]_186-dixon . “ Come , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} — come , [[my]_186-dixon dear]_{5418-my dear} ! [You]_{187-miss hale} must not give way , or where shall [we]_6969-we all be ? There is [not another person in [the house]_{460-the house}]_{6970-not another person in the house} fit to give a direction of any kind , and there is so much to be done . [There ’s who ’s to manage the funeral ; and who ’s to come to it ; and where it ’s to be]_{6972-there ’s who ’s to manage the funeral ; and who ’s to come to it ; and where it ’s to be} ; and [all to be settled]_{6973-all to be settled} : and [Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s like [one crazed with crying]_{6974-one crazed with crying} , and [master]_5403-master never was a good one for settling ; and , [poor gentleman]_{6976-poor gentleman} , [he]_5403-master goes about now as if [he]_5403-master was lost . It ’s bad enough , [[my]_186-dixon dear]_{5418-my dear} , [I]_186-dixon know ; but death comes to [us]_6978-us all ; and [you]_{5418-my dear} ’re well off never to have lost [any friend]_{6979-any friend} till now . ”_[186-dixon] Perhaps so . But this seemed a loss by itself ; not to bear comparison with any other event in [the world]_{5098-the world} . [Margaret]_123-margaret did not take any comfort from what [Dixon]_186-dixon said , but the unusual tenderness of [the prim old servant]_{3381-the prim old servant} ’s manner touched [her]_123-margaret to the heart ; and , more from a desire to show [her]_123-margaret gratitude for this than for any other reason , [she]_123-margaret roused [herself]_123-margaret up , and smiled in answer to [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s anxious look at [her]_123-margaret ; and went to tell [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and [brother]_1520-brother that breakfast was ready . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} came — as if in a dream , or rather with the unconscious motion of [a sleep - walker , whose eyes and mind perceive other things than what are present]_{3384-a sleep - walker , whose eyes and mind perceive other things than what are present} . [Frederick]_{159-frederick} came briskly in , with a forced cheerfulness , grasped [her]_123-margaret hand , looked into [her]_123-margaret eyes and burst into tears . [She]_123-margaret had to try and think of little nothings to say all breakfast - time , in order to prevent the recurrence of [[her]_123-margaret companions]_{3385-her companions} ’ thoughts too strongly to the last meal [they]_3386-they had taken together , when there had been a continual strained listening for some sound or signal from [the sick - room]_{3387-the sick - room} . After breakfast , [she]_123-margaret resolved to speak to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} about the funeral . [He]_{444-her father} shook [his]_{444-her father} head , and assented to all [she]_123-margaret proposed , though many of [her]_123-margaret propositions absolutely contradicted one another . [Margaret]_123-margaret gained no real decision from [him]_{444-her father} ; and was leaving [the room]_{567-the room} languidly , to have a consultation with [Dixon]_186-dixon , when [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} motioned [her]_123-margaret back to [his]_{134-mr. hale} side . “ Ask [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [he]_{134-mr. hale} in a hollow voice . “ [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , a little surprised . “ [[Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} of [Oxford]_27-oxford]_{6980-mr. bell of oxford} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [he]_{134-mr. hale} repeated . “ Yes . [He]_{178-mr. bell} was [[my]_{134-mr. hale} groom’s - man]_{6981-my groom’s - man} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [Margaret]_123-margaret understood the association . “ [I]_123-margaret will write to - day , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret . [He]_{134-mr. hale} sank again into listlessness . All morning [she]_123-margaret toiled on , longing for rest , but in a continual whirl of melancholy business . Towards evening [Dixon]_186-dixon said to [her]_123-margaret : “ [I]_186-dixon ’ve done it , [miss]_5091-miss . [I]_186-dixon was really afraid for [master]_5403-master , that [he]_5403-master ’d have a stroke with grief . [He]_5403-master ’s been all this day with [poor missus]_{6984-poor missus} ; and when [I]_186-dixon ’ve listened at the door , [I]_186-dixon ’ve heard [him]_5403-master talking to [her]_123-margaret , and talking to [her]_123-margaret , as if [she]_123-margaret was alive . When [I]_186-dixon went in [he]_5403-master would be quite quiet , but all in a maze like . So [I]_186-dixon thought to [myself]_186-dixon , [he]_5403-master ought to be roused ; and if it gives [him]_5403-master a shock at first , it will , maybe , be the better for [him]_5403-master afterwards . So [I]_186-dixon ’ve been and told [him]_5403-master , that [I]_186-dixon do n’t think it ’s safe for [Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} to be [here]_5144-here . And [I]_186-dixon do n’t . It was only on Tuesday , when [I]_186-dixon was out , that [I]_186-dixon met [a Southampton man]_{6986-a southampton man} — the first [I]_186-dixon ’ve seen since [I]_186-dixon came to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ; [they]_{6986-a southampton man} do n’t make [their]_{6986-a southampton man} way much up here , [I]_186-dixon think . Well , it was [young Leonards]_345-leonards , [[old Leonards]_345-leonards [the draper]_{6988-the draper} ’s son]_{6987-old leonards the draper ’s son} , as great [a scamp as ever lived]_{6989-a scamp as ever lived} — who plagued [[his]_345-leonards father]_{5779-his father} almost to death , and then ran off to [sea]_6038-sea . [I]_186-dixon never could abide [him]_345-leonards . [He]_345-leonards was in [the Orion]_{6992-the orion} at the same time as [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , [I]_186-dixon know ; though [I]_186-dixon do n’t recollect if [he]_345-leonards was there at the mutiny . ”_[186-dixon] “ Did [he]_345-leonards know [you]_186-dixon ? ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , eagerly . “ Why , that ’s the worst of it . [I]_123-margaret do n’t believe [he]_345-leonards would have known [me]_123-margaret but for [my]_123-margaret being such [a fool]_{2788-a fool} as to call out [his]_345-leonards name . [He]_345-leonards were [a Southampton man]_{6986-a southampton man} , in a strange place , or else [I]_123-margaret should never have been so ready to call [cousins]_6995-cousins with [him]_345-leonards , [a nasty , good - for - nothing - fellow]_{6996-a nasty , good - for - nothing - fellow} . Says [he]_345-leonards , ‘ [Miss Dixon]_186-dixon ! who would ha ’ thought of seeing [you]_186-dixon [here]_5144-here ? But perhaps [I]_123-margaret mistake , and [you]_186-dixon ’re [Miss Dixon]_186-dixon no longer ? ’ So [I]_123-margaret told [him]_345-leonards [he]_345-leonards might still address [me]_123-margaret as [an unmarried lady]_{6998-an unmarried lady} , though if [I]_123-margaret had n’t been so particular , [I]_123-margaret ’d had good chances of matrimony . [He]_345-leonards was polite enough : ‘ [He]_345-leonards could n’t look at [me]_123-margaret and doubt [me]_123-margaret . ’ But [I]_123-margaret were not to be caught with such chaff from [such a fellow as [him]_345-leonards]_{6999-such a fellow as him} , and so [I]_123-margaret told [him]_345-leonards ; and , by way of being even , [I]_123-margaret asked [him]_345-leonards after [[his]_345-leonards father]_{5779-his father} ( who [I]_123-margaret knew had turned [him]_345-leonards out of doors ) , as if [they]_7001-we were [the best friends as ever was]_{7002-the best friends as ever was} . So then , to spite [me]_123-margaret — for [you]_7003-you see [we]_7001-we were getting savage , for all [we]_7001-we were so civil to [each other]_{751-each other} — [he]_345-leonards began to inquire after [Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} , and said , what a scrape [he]_345-leonards ’d got into ( as if [Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s scrapes would ever wash [George Leonards]_345-leonards white , or make [’em]_7005-’em look otherwise than nasty , dirty black ) , and how [he]_345-leonards ’d be hung for mutiny if ever [he]_345-leonards were caught , and how a hundred pound reward had been offered for catching [him]_345-leonards , and what a disgrace [he]_345-leonards had been to [[his]_345-leonards family]_{849-his family} — all to spite [me]_123-margaret , [you]_7003-you see , [[my]_123-margaret dear]_{5418-my dear} , because before now [I]_123-margaret ’ve helped [old Mr. Leonards]_{346-old mr. leonards} to give [George]_345-leonards a good rating , down in [Southampton]_{12-southampton} . So [I]_123-margaret said , there were [other families as [I]_123-margaret knew , who had far more cause to blush for [[their]_{7008-other families as i knew , who had far more cause to blush for their sons , and to be thankful if they could think they were earning an honest living far away from home} sons]_{1256-their sons} , and to be thankful if [they]_{7008-other families as i knew , who had far more cause to blush for their sons , and to be thankful if they could think they were earning an honest living far away from home} could think [they]_{7008-other families as i knew , who had far more cause to blush for their sons , and to be thankful if they could think they were earning an honest living far away from home} were earning an honest living far away from [home]_510-home]_{7008-other families as i knew , who had far more cause to blush for their sons , and to be thankful if they could think they were earning an honest living far away from home} . To which [he]_345-leonards made answer , like [the impudent chap [he]_345-leonards is]_{7011-the impudent chap he is} , that [he]_345-leonards were in a confidential situation , and if [I]_123-margaret knew of [any young man who had been so unfortunate as to lead vicious courses , and wanted to turn steady]_{7012-any young man who had been so unfortunate as to lead vicious courses , and wanted to turn steady} , [he]_345-leonards ’d have no objection to lend [him]_345-leonards [his]_345-leonards patronage . [He]_345-leonards , indeed ! Why , [he]_345-leonards ’d corrupt [a saint]_{7013-a saint} . [I]_123-margaret ’ve not felt so bad [myself]_123-margaret for years as when [I]_123-margaret were standing talking to [him]_345-leonards the other day . [I]_123-margaret could have cried to think [I]_123-margaret could n’t spite [him]_345-leonards better , for [he]_345-leonards kept smiling in [my]_123-margaret face , as if [he]_345-leonards took all [my]_123-margaret compliments for earnest ; and [I]_123-margaret could n’t see that [he]_345-leonards minded what [I]_123-margaret said in the least , while [I]_123-margaret was mad with all [his]_345-leonards speeches . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But [you]_123-margaret did not tell [him]_345-leonards anything about [us]_7014-us — about [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ? ”_[186-dixon] “ Not [I]_186-dixon , ”_[186-dixon] said [Dixon]_186-dixon . “ [He]_345-leonards had never the grace to ask where [I]_186-dixon was staying ; and [I]_186-dixon should n’t have told [him]_345-leonards if [he]_345-leonards had asked . Nor did [I]_186-dixon ask [him]_345-leonards what [his]_345-leonards precious situation was . [He]_345-leonards was waiting for [a bus]_{7015-a bus} , and just then [it]_{7015-a bus} drove up , and [he]_345-leonards hailed it . But , to plague [me]_186-dixon to the last , [he]_345-leonards turned back before [he]_345-leonards got in , and said , ‘ If [you]_186-dixon can help [me]_186-dixon to trap [Lieutenant Hale]_{347-lieutenant hale} , [Miss Dixon]_186-dixon , [we]_7016-we ’ll go [partners in the reward]_{7017-partners in the reward} . [I]_186-dixon know [you]_186-dixon ’d like to be [[my]_186-dixon partner]_{7018-my partner} , now would n’t [you]_186-dixon ? Do n’t be shy , but say yes . ’ And [he]_345-leonards jumped on [the bus]_{7019-the bus} , and [I]_186-dixon saw [his]_345-leonards ugly face leering at [me]_186-dixon with a wicked smile to think how [he]_345-leonards ’d had the last word of plaguing . ”_[186-dixon] [Margaret]_123-margaret was made very uncomfortable by this account of [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s . “ Have [you]_186-dixon told [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [she]_123-margaret . “ No , ”_[186-dixon] said [Dixon]_186-dixon . “ [I]_186-dixon were uneasy in [my]_186-dixon mind at knowing that [bad Leonards]_{7020-bad leonards} was in [town]_688-town ; but there was so much else to think about that [I]_186-dixon did not dwell on it all . But when [I]_186-dixon saw [master]_5403-master sitting so stiff , and with [his]_5403-master eyes so glazed and sad , [I]_186-dixon thought it might rouse [him]_5403-master to have to think of [Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} in hiding , [he]_5403-master would have to go , [poor fellow]_{5622-poor fellow} , before [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} came . ”_[186-dixon] “ Oh , [I]_{159-frederick} ’m not afraid of [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ; but [I]_{159-frederick} am afraid of [this Leonards]_{7024-this leonards} . [I]_{159-frederick} must tell [Frederick]_{159-frederick} . What did [Leonards]_345-leonards look like ? ”_{[159-frederick]} “ [A bad - looking fellow]_{7025-a bad - looking fellow} , [I]_186-dixon can assure [you]_186-dixon , [miss]_5091-miss . Whiskers such as [I]_186-dixon should be ashamed to wear — they are so red . And for all [he]_{159-frederick} said [he]_{159-frederick} ’d got a confidential situation , [he]_{159-frederick} was dressed in fustian just like [a working - man]_{5724-a working - man} . ”_[186-dixon] It was evident that [Frederick]_{159-frederick} must go . Go , too , when [he]_{159-frederick} had so completely vaulted into [his]_{159-frederick} place in [the family]_{1418-the family} , and promised to be such a stay and staff to [[his]_{159-frederick} father]_{5779-his father} and [sister]_2545-sister . Go , when [his]_{159-frederick} cares for [the living mother]_{3393-the living mother} , and sorrow for the dead , seemed to make [him]_{159-frederick} one of [those peculiar people who are bound to [us]_3395-us by [a fellow]_{3396-a fellow} - love for [them]_3397-them that are taken away]_{3394-those peculiar people who are bound to us by a fellow - love for them that are taken away} . Just as [Margaret]_123-margaret was thinking all this , sitting over [the drawing - room fire]_{3398-the drawing - room fire} — [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} restless and uneasy under the pressure of this newly - aroused fear , of which [he]_{444-her father} had not as yet spoken — [Frederick]_{159-frederick} came in , [his]_{159-frederick} brightness dimmed , but the extreme violence of [his]_{159-frederick} grief passed away . [He]_{159-frederick} came up to [Margaret]_123-margaret , and kissed [her]_123-margaret forehead . “ How wan [you]_123-margaret look , [Margaret]_123-margaret ! ”_{[159-frederick]} said [he]_{159-frederick} in a low voice . “ [You]_123-margaret have been thinking of [everybody]_{2349-everybody} , and [no one]_{535-no one} has thought of [you]_123-margaret . Lie on this sofa — there is nothing for [you]_123-margaret to do . ”_{[159-frederick]} “ That is the worst , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , in a sad whisper . But [she]_123-margaret went and lay down , and [[her]_123-margaret brother]_{1589-her brother} covered [her]_123-margaret feet with a shawl and then sate on the ground by [her]_123-margaret side ; and [the two]_{746-the two} began to talk together in a subdued tone . [Margaret]_123-margaret told [him]_{159-frederick} all that [Dixon]_186-dixon had related of [her]_186-dixon interview with [young Leonards]_345-leonards . [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s lips closed with a long whew of dismay . “ [I]_{159-frederick} should just like to have it out with [that young fellow]_{7030-that young fellow} . [A worse sailor]_{7031-a worse sailor} was never on [board ship]_{1213-board ship} — nor [a much worse man]_{7033-a much worse man} either . [I]_{159-frederick} declare , [Margaret]_123-margaret — [you]_123-margaret know the circumstances of the whole affair ? ”_{[159-frederick]} “ Yes , [mamma]_5139-mamma told [me]_{134-mr. hale} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Well , when [all the sailors who were good for anything]_{7035-all the sailors who were good for anything} were indignant with [[our]_7036-our captain]_{7037-our captain} , [this fellow]_{7038-this fellow} to curry favour — pah ! And to think of [his]_{7038-this fellow} being [here]_5144-here ! Oh , if [he]_{7038-this fellow} ’d a notion [I]_{134-mr. hale} was within twenty miles of [him]_{7038-this fellow} , [he]_{7038-this fellow} ’d ferret [me]_{134-mr. hale} out to pay all old grudges . [I]_{134-mr. hale} ’d rather [anybody]_591-anybody had the hundred pounds [they]_591-anybody think [I]_{134-mr. hale} am worth than [that rascal]_{7041-that rascal} . What a pity [poor old Dixon]_186-dixon could not be persuaded to give [me]_{134-mr. hale} up , and make a provision for [her]_186-dixon old age ! ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Oh , [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , hush ! Do n’t talk so . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} came towards [them]_3402-them , eager and trembling . [He]_{134-mr. hale} had overheard what [they]_3402-them were saying . [He]_{134-mr. hale} took [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s hand in both of [his]_{134-mr. hale} : “ [[My]_{134-mr. hale} boy]_{2821-my boy} , [you]_{2821-my boy} must go . It is very bad — but [I]_{134-mr. hale} see [you]_{2821-my boy} must . [You]_{2821-my boy} have done all [you]_{2821-my boy} could — [you]_{2821-my boy} have been a comfort to [her]_186-dixon . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Oh , [papa]_528-papa , must [he]_{159-frederick} go ? ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , pleading against [her]_123-margaret own conviction of necessity . “ [I]_123-margaret declare , [I]_123-margaret ’ve a good mind to face it out , and stand [my]_123-margaret trial . If [I]_123-margaret could only pick up [my]_123-margaret evidence ! [I]_123-margaret can not endure the thought of being in the power of [such a blackguard as [Leonards]_345-leonards]_{7044-such a blackguard as leonards} . [I]_123-margaret could almost have enjoyed — in other circumstances — this stolen visit : it has had all the charm which [the Frenchwoman]_{7045-the frenchwoman} attributed to forbidden pleasures . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ One of the earliest things [I]_123-margaret can remember , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “ was [your]_{2821-my boy} being in some great disgrace , [Fred]_324-fred , for stealing apples . [We]_7046-we had plenty of [our]_7046-we own — trees loaded with them ; but [some one]_{562-some one} had told [you]_{2821-my boy} that stolen fruit tasted sweetest , which [you]_{2821-my boy} took _ au pied de la lettre _ , and off [you]_{2821-my boy} went a - robbing . [You]_{2821-my boy} have not changed [your]_{2821-my boy} feelings much since then . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Yes — [you]_123-margaret must go , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} repeated [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , answering [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s question , which [she]_123-margaret had asked some time ago . [His]_{134-mr. hale} thoughts were fixed on one subject , and it was an effort to [him]_{134-mr. hale} to follow the zigzag remarks of [[his]_{134-mr. hale} children]_{1804-his children} — an effort which [he]_{134-mr. hale} did not make . [Margaret]_123-margaret and [Frederick]_{159-frederick} looked at [each other]_{751-each other} . That quick momentary sympathy would be theirs no longer if [he]_{134-mr. hale} went away . So much was understood through eyes that could not be put into words . [Both]_6767-both coursed the same thought till it was lost in sadness . [Frederick]_{159-frederick} shook it off first : “ Do [you]_123-margaret know , [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_{159-frederick} was very nearly giving both [Dixon]_186-dixon and [myself]_{159-frederick} a good fright this afternoon . [I]_{159-frederick} was in [[my]_{159-frederick} bedroom]_{7048-my bedroom} ; [I]_{159-frederick} had heard a ring at the front door , but [I]_{159-frederick} thought [the ringer]_{7049-the ringer} must have done [his]_{7049-the ringer} business and gone away long ago ; so [I]_{159-frederick} was on the point of making [my]_{159-frederick} appearance in [the passage]_{6816-the passage} , when , as [I]_{159-frederick} opened [[my]_{159-frederick} room]_{7051-my room} door , [I]_{159-frederick} saw [Dixon]_186-dixon coming [downstairs]_{474-downstairs} ; and [she]_186-dixon frowned and kicked [me]_{159-frederick} into hiding again . [I]_{159-frederick} kept the door open , and heard a message given to some man that was in [[[my]_{159-frederick} father]_{5535-my father} ’s study]_{7054-my father ’s study} , and that then went away . What could it have been ? [Some of [the shopmen]_{1103-the shopmen}]_{7055-some of the shopmen} ? ”_{[159-frederick]} “ Very likely , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret indifferently . “ There was [a little quiet man who came up for orders about two o’clock]_{7057-a little quiet man who came up for orders about two o’clock} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But this was not [a little man]_{7058-a little man} — [a great powerful fellow]_{7059-a great powerful fellow} ; and it was past four when [he]_{7057-a little quiet man who came up for orders about two o’clock} was [here]_5144-here . ”_{[159-frederick]} “ It was [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . [They]_3406-they were glad to have drawn [him]_3407-him into the conversation . “ [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , a little surprised . “ [I]_123-margaret thought — — ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Well , [little one]_{7061-little one} , what did [you]_123-margaret think ? ”_{[159-frederick]} asked [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , as [she]_123-margaret did not finish [her]_123-margaret sentence . “ Oh , only , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , reddening and looking straight at [him]_{159-frederick} , “ [I]_123-margaret fancied [you]_{159-frederick} meant [some one of a different class]_{7062-some one of a different class} , not [a gentleman]_{5318-a gentleman} ; [somebody come on an errand]_{7064-somebody come on an errand} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [He]_{159-frederick} looked like [someone of that kind]_{7065-someone of that kind} , ”_{[159-frederick]} said [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , carelessly . “ [I]_{159-frederick} took [him]_{159-frederick} for [a shopman]_{7066-a shopman} , and [he]_{159-frederick} turns out [a manufacturer]_{1844-a manufacturer} . ”_{[159-frederick]} [Margaret]_123-margaret was silent . [She]_123-margaret remembered how at first , before [she]_123-margaret knew [his]_{159-frederick} character , [she]_123-margaret had spoken and thought of [him]_{159-frederick} just as [Frederick]_{159-frederick} was doing . It was but a natural impression that was made upon [him]_{159-frederick} , and yet [she]_123-margaret was a little annoyed by it . [She]_123-margaret was unwilling to speak ; [she]_123-margaret wanted to make [Frederick]_{159-frederick} understand what kind of person [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was — but [she]_123-margaret was tongue - tied . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} went on . “ [He]_{179-mr. thornton} came to offer any assistance in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} power , [I]_{134-mr. hale} believe . But [I]_{134-mr. hale} could not see [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . [I]_{134-mr. hale} told [Dixon]_186-dixon to ask [him]_{179-mr. thornton} if [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would like to see [you]_123-margaret — [I]_{134-mr. hale} think [I]_{134-mr. hale} asked [her]_186-dixon to find [you]_123-margaret , and [you]_123-margaret would go to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . [I]_{134-mr. hale} do n’t know what [I]_{134-mr. hale} said . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ [He]_{179-mr. thornton} has been [a very agreeable acquaintance]_{7068-a very agreeable acquaintance} , has [he]_{179-mr. thornton} not ? ”_{[159-frederick]} asked [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , throwing the question like a ball for [any one]_{483-any one} to catch who chose . “ [A very kind friend]_{7069-a very kind friend} , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , when [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} did not answer . [Frederick]_{159-frederick} was silent for a time . At last [he]_{159-frederick} spoke : “ [Margaret]_123-margaret , it is painful to think [I]_{159-frederick} can never thank those who have shown [you]_123-margaret kindness . [[Your]_123-margaret acquaintances]_{7070-your acquaintances} and [mine]_123-margaret must be separate . Unless , indeed , [I]_{159-frederick} run the chances of a court - martial , or unless [you]_123-margaret and [[my]_{159-frederick} father]_{5535-my father} would come to [Spain]_65-spain . ”_{[159-frederick]} [He]_{159-frederick} threw out this last suggestion as a kind of feeler ; and then suddenly made the plunge . “ [You]_123-margaret do n’t know how [I]_{159-frederick} wish [you]_123-margaret would . [I]_{159-frederick} have a good position — the chance of a better , ”_{[159-frederick]} continued [he]_{159-frederick} , reddening like [a girl]_{5377-a girl} . “ That [Dolores Barbour]_{239-messrs. barbour} that [I]_{159-frederick} was telling [you]_123-margaret of , [Margaret]_123-margaret — [I]_{159-frederick} only wish [you]_123-margaret knew [her]_7072-she ; [I]_{159-frederick} am sure [you]_123-margaret would like — no , love is the right word , like is so poor — [you]_123-margaret would love [her]_7072-she , [father]_5264-father , if [you]_123-margaret knew [her]_7072-she . [She]_7072-she is not eighteen ; but if [she]_7072-she is in the same mind another year , [she]_7072-she is to be [[my]_{159-frederick} wife]_{2154-my wife} . [Mr. Barbour]_{348-mr. barbour} wo n’t let [us]_7075-us call it an engagement . But if [you]_123-margaret would come [you]_123-margaret would find [friends]_461-friends everywhere , besides [Dolores]_349-dolores . Think of it , [father]_5264-father . [Margaret]_123-margaret be on [my]_{159-frederick} side . ”_{[159-frederick]} “ No — no more removals for [me]_{134-mr. hale} , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “ [One]_5094-one has cost [me]_{134-mr. hale} [[my]_{134-mr. hale} wife]_{2154-my wife} . No more removals in this life . [She]_7072-she will be [here]_5144-here ; and here will [I]_{134-mr. hale} stay out [my]_{134-mr. hale} appointed time . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Oh , [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “ tell [us]_7075-us more about [her]_7072-she . [I]_123-margaret never thought of this ; but [I]_123-margaret am so glad . [You]_{159-frederick} will have [some one]_{562-some one} to love and care for [you]_{159-frederick} out there . Tell [us]_7075-us all about it . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ In the first place , [she]_7072-she is [a Roman Catholic]_{7082-a roman catholic} . That ’s the only objection [I]_123-margaret anticipated . But [[my]_123-margaret father]_{5535-my father} ’s change of opinion — nay , [Margaret]_123-margaret , do n’t sigh . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret had reason to sigh a little more before the conversation ended . [Frederick]_{159-frederick} [himself]_{159-frederick} was [Roman Catholic]_{3411-roman catholic} in fact , though not in profession as yet . This was , then , the reason why [his]_{159-frederick} sympathy in [her]_123-margaret extreme distress at [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s leaving [the church]_{5110-the church} had been so faintly expressed in [his]_{159-frederick} letters . [She]_123-margaret had thought it was the carelessness of [a sailor]_{3414-a sailor} ; but the truth was , that even then [he]_{159-frederick} was [himself]_{159-frederick} inclined to give up the form of religion into which had been baptized , only that [his]_{159-frederick} opinions were tending in exactly the opposite direction to those of [[his]_{159-frederick} father]_{5779-his father} . How much love had to do with this change not even [Frederick]_{159-frederick} [himself]_{159-frederick} could have told . [Margaret]_123-margaret gave up talking about this branch of the subject at last ; and , returning to the fact of the engagement , [she]_123-margaret began to consider it in some fresh light . “ But for [her]_123-margaret sake , [Fred]_324-fred , [you]_324-fred surely will try and clear [yourself]_324-fred of the exaggerated charges brought against [you]_324-fred , even if the charge of mutiny itself be true . If there were to be a court - martial , and [you]_324-fred could find [[your]_324-fred witnesses]_{7084-your witnesses} , [you]_324-fred might , at any rate , show [your]_324-fred disobedience to authority was because that authority was unworthily exercised . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} roused [himself]_{134-mr. hale} up to listen to [[his]_{134-mr. hale} son]_{831-his son} ’s answer . “ In the first place , [Margaret]_123-margaret , who is to hunt up [[my]_{134-mr. hale} witnesses]_{7085-my witnesses} ? [All of [them]_{7086-all of them}]_{7086-all of them} are [sailors]_5158-sailors , drafted off to [other ships]_{7088-other ships} , except those whose evidence would go for very little , as [they]_{7085-my witnesses} took part or sympathised in the affair . In [the next place]_{7089-the next place} allow [me]_{134-mr. hale} to tell [you]_324-fred , [you]_324-fred do n’t know what a court - martial is , and consider it as an assembly where justice is administered , instead of what it really is — [a court where authority weighs nine - tenths in the balance , and evidence forms only the other tenth]_{7090-a court where authority weighs nine - tenths in the balance , and evidence forms only the other tenth} . In such cases , evidence itself can hardly escape being influenced by the prestige of authority . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ But is it not worth trying , to see how much evidence might be discovered and arrayed on [your]_324-fred behalf ? At present , [all those who knew [you]_324-fred formerly]_{7091-all those who knew you formerly} , believe [you]_324-fred guilty without any shadow of excuse . [You]_324-fred have never tried to justify [yourself]_324-fred , and [we]_7092-we have never known where to seek for proofs of [your]_324-fred justification . Now , for [Miss Barbour]_{350-miss barbour} ’s sake , make [your]_324-fred conduct as clear as [you]_324-fred can in the eye of [the world]_{5098-the world} . [She]_{350-miss barbour} may not care for it ; [she]_{350-miss barbour} has , [I]_123-margaret am sure , that trust in [you]_324-fred that [we]_7092-we all have ; but [you]_324-fred ought not to let [her]_{350-miss barbour} ally [herself]_{350-miss barbour} to [one under such a serious charge]_{7094-one under such a serious charge} , without showing [the world]_{5098-the world} exactly how it is [you]_324-fred stand . [You]_324-fred disobeyed authority — that was bad ; but to have stood by , without word or act , while the authority was brutally used , would have been infinitely worse . [People]_617-people know what [you]_324-fred did ; but not the motives that elevate it out of a crime into an heroic protection of [the weak]_{7097-the weak} . For [Dolores]_349-dolores ’ sake , [they]_617-people ought to know . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But how must [I]_123-margaret make [them]_617-people know ? [I]_123-margaret am not sufficiently sure of the purity and justice of [those who would be [[my]_123-margaret judges]_{7099-my judges}]_{7098-those who would be my judges} , to give [myself]_123-margaret up to a court - martial , even if [I]_123-margaret could bring [a whole array of truth - speaking witnesses]_{7100-a whole array of truth - speaking witnesses} . [I]_123-margaret ca n’t send [a bell - man]_{7101-a bell - man} about , to cry aloud and proclaim in [the streets]_{1065-the streets} what [you]_324-fred are pleased to call [my]_123-margaret heroism . [No one]_{535-no one} would read a pamphlet of self - justification so long after the deed , even if [I]_123-margaret put one out . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Will [you]_123-margaret consult [a lawyer]_{7104-a lawyer} as to [your]_123-margaret chances of exculpation ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret , looking up , and turning very red . “ [I]_123-margaret must first catch [[my]_123-margaret lawyer]_{7105-my lawyer} , and have a look at [him]_{7105-my lawyer} , and see how [I]_123-margaret like [him]_{7105-my lawyer} , before [I]_123-margaret make [him]_{7105-my lawyer} into [[my]_123-margaret confidant]_{7106-my confidant} . [Many a briefless barrister]_{7107-many a briefless barrister} might twist [his]_{7107-many a briefless barrister} conscience into thinking , that [he]_{7107-many a briefless barrister} could earn a hundred pounds very easily by doing a good action — in giving [me]_123-margaret , [a criminal]_{7108-a criminal} , up to justice . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Nonsense , [Frederick!—because]_{7109-frederick!—because} [I]_123-margaret know a lawyer on whose honour [I]_123-margaret can rely ; of whose cleverness in [his]_{7105-my lawyer} profession [people]_617-people speak very highly ; and who would , [I]_123-margaret think , take a good deal of trouble for any of — [Aunt Shaw]_131-edith ’s relations . [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} , [papa]_528-papa . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} think it is a good idea , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “ But do n’t propose anything which will detain [Frederick]_{159-frederick} in [England]_9-england . Do n’t , for [[your]_528-papa mother]_{5280-your mother} ’s sake . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ [You]_528-papa could go to [London]_6-london by [a night - train]_{7113-a night - train} , ”_{[123-margaret]} continued [Margaret]_123-margaret , warming up into [her]_123-margaret plan . “ [He]_{159-frederick} must go to - morrow , [I]_123-margaret ’m afraid , [papa]_528-papa , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , tenderly ; “ [we]_7115-we fixed that , because of [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , and [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s disagreeable acquaintance . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Yes ; [I]_{159-frederick} must go to - morrow , ”_{[159-frederick]} said [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , decidedly . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} groaned . “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} ca n’t bear to part with [you]_528-papa , and yet [I]_{134-mr. hale} am miserable with anxiety as long as [you]_528-papa stop here . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Well then , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “ listen to [my]_123-margaret plan . [He]_{159-frederick} gets to [London]_6-london on Friday morning . [I]_123-margaret will — [you]_528-papa might — no ! it would be better to give [him]_{159-frederick} a note to [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . [You]_528-papa will find [him]_{159-frederick} at [[his]_{159-frederick} chambers]_{7116-his chambers} in [the Temple]_{5193-the temple} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret will write down a list of all the names [I]_123-margaret can remember on board [the Orion]_{6992-the orion} . [I]_123-margaret could leave it with [him]_{159-frederick} to ferret [them]_7119-them out . [He]_{159-frederick} is [[Edith]_131-edith ’s husband ’s brother]_{7120-edith ’s husband ’s brother} , is n’t [he]_{159-frederick} ? [I]_123-margaret remember [your]_528-papa naming [him]_{159-frederick} in [your]_528-papa letters . [I]_123-margaret have money in [Barbour]_{350-miss barbour} ’s hands . [I]_123-margaret can pay a pretty long bill , if there ’s any chance of success . Money , [dear father]_{7121-dear father} , that [I]_123-margaret had meant for a different purpose ; so [I]_123-margaret shall only consider it as borrowed from [you]_{7121-dear father} and [Margaret]_123-margaret . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Do n’t do that , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ [You]_{7121-dear father} wo n’t risk it if [you]_{7121-dear father} do . And it will be as risk ; only it is worth trying . [You]_{7121-dear father} can sail from [London]_6-london as well as from [Liverpool]_95-liverpool ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ To be sure , [little goose]_{7122-little goose} . Wherever [I]_123-margaret feel water heaving under a plank , there [I]_123-margaret feel at [home]_510-home . [I]_123-margaret ’ll pick up [some craft]_{7124-some craft} or other to take [me]_123-margaret off , never fear . [I]_123-margaret wo n’t stay twenty - four hours in [London]_6-london , away from [you]_{159-frederick} on the one hand , and from [somebody else on the other]_{7125-somebody else on the other} . ”_{[123-margaret]} It was rather a comfort to [Margaret]_123-margaret that [Frederick]_{159-frederick} took it into [his]_{159-frederick} head to look over [her]_123-margaret shoulder as [she]_123-margaret wrote to [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . If [she]_123-margaret had not been thus compelled to write steadily and concisely on , [she]_123-margaret might have hesitated over many a word , and been puzzled to choose between many an expression , in the awkwardness of being the first to resume the intercourse of which the concluding event had been so unpleasant to [both sides]_{3417-both sides} . However , the note was taken from [her]_123-margaret before [she]_123-margaret had even had time to look it over , and treasured up in a pocket - book , out of which fell a long lock of black hair , the sight of which caused [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s eyes to glow with pleasure . “ Now [you]_123-margaret would like to see that , would n’t [you]_123-margaret ? ”_{[159-frederick]} said [he]_{159-frederick} . “ No ! [you]_123-margaret must wait till [you]_123-margaret see [her]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret is too perfect to be known by fragments . [No mean brick]_{7126-no mean brick} shall be a specimen of the building of [[my]_{159-frederick} palace]_{7127-my palace} . ”_{[159-frederick]} CHAPTER XXXII . MISCHANCES . “ What ! remain to be Denounced — dragged , it may be , in chains . ”_[351-werner] [WERNER]_351-werner . All the next day [they]_3418-they sate together — [they]_3418-they three . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} hardly ever spoke but when [[his]_{134-mr. hale} children]_{1804-his children} asked [him]_{134-mr. hale} questions , and forced [him]_{134-mr. hale} , as it were , into the present . [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s grief was no more to be seen or heard ; the first paroxysm had passed over , and now [he]_{159-frederick} was ashamed of having been so battered down by emotion ; and though [his]_{159-frederick} sorrow for the loss of [[his]_{159-frederick} mother]_{5657-his mother} was a deep real feeling , and would last out [his]_{159-frederick} life , it was never to be spoken of again . [Margaret]_123-margaret , not so passionate at first , was more suffering now . At times [she]_123-margaret cried a good deal ; and [her]_123-margaret manner , even when speaking on different things , had a mournful tenderness about it , which was deepened whenever [her]_123-margaret looks fell upon [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , and [she]_123-margaret thought of [his]_{159-frederick} rapidly approaching departure . [She]_123-margaret was glad [he]_{159-frederick} was going , on [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s account , however much [she]_123-margaret might grieve over it on [her]_123-margaret own . The anxious terror in which [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} lived lest [[his]_{134-mr. hale} son]_{831-his son} should be detected and captured , far outweighed the pleasure [he]_{134-mr. hale} derived from [his]_{134-mr. hale} presence . The nervousness had increased since [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s death , probably because [he]_{134-mr. hale} dwelt upon it more exclusively . [He]_{134-mr. hale} started at every unusual sound , and was never comfortable unless [Frederick]_{159-frederick} sate out of the immediate view of [any one entering [the room]_{567-the room}]_{3423-any one entering the room} . Towards evening [he]_{134-mr. hale} said : “ [You]_123-margaret will go with [Frederick]_{159-frederick} to [the station]_{1056-the station} , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? [I]_{134-mr. hale} shall want to know [he]_{159-frederick} is safely off . [You]_123-margaret will bring [me]_{134-mr. hale} word that [he]_{159-frederick} is clear of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , at any rate ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Certainly , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} shall like it , if [you]_{134-mr. hale} wo n’t be lonely without [me]_{134-mr. hale} , [papa]_528-papa . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ No , no ! [I]_{134-mr. hale} should always be fancying [some one]_{562-some one} had known [him]_{159-frederick} , and that [he]_{159-frederick} had been stopped , unless [you]_{134-mr. hale} could tell [me]_{134-mr. hale} [you]_{134-mr. hale} had seen [him]_{159-frederick} off . And go to [the Outwood station]_{7131-the outwood station} . It is quite as near , and [not so many people]_{7132-not so many people} about . Take [a cab]_{5881-a cab} [there]_457-there . There is less risk of [his]_{159-frederick} being seen . What time is [[your]_{134-mr. hale} train]_{7135-your train} , [Fred]_324-fred ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Ten minutes past six ; very nearly dark . So what will [you]_{134-mr. hale} do , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Oh , [I]_{134-mr. hale} can manage . [I]_{134-mr. hale} am getting very brave and very hard . It is [a well - lighted road]_{7136-a well - lighted road} all the way [home]_510-home , if it should be dark . But [I]_{134-mr. hale} was out last week much later . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [Margaret]_123-margaret was thankful when the parting was over — the parting from [the dead mother]_{3425-the dead mother} and [the living father]_{3426-the living father} . [She]_123-margaret hurried [Frederick]_{159-frederick} into [the cab]_{5491-the cab} , in order to shorten a scene which [she]_123-margaret saw was so bitterly painful to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , who would accompany [[his]_{444-her father} son]_{831-his son} as [he]_{831-his son} took [his]_{831-his son} last look at [[his]_{831-his son} mother]_{5657-his mother} . Partly in consequence of this , and partly owing to one of the very common mistakes in the “ Railway Guide ”_{[444-her father]} as to the times when [trains]_3431-trains arrive at [the smaller stations]_{3432-the smaller stations} , [they]_3433-they found , on reaching [Outwood]_96-outwood , that [they]_3433-they had nearly twenty minutes to spare . [The booking - office]_{3434-the booking - office} was not open , so [they]_3433-they could not even take the ticket . [They]_3433-they accordingly went down the flight of steps that led to the level of [the ground below [the railway]_{3436-the railway}]_{3435-the ground below the railway} . There was [a broad cinder - path]_{3437-a broad cinder - path} diagonally crossing a field which lay alongside of [the carriage - road]_{3438-the carriage - road} , and [they]_3433-they went there to walk backwards and forwards for the few minutes [they]_3433-they had to spare . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s hand lay in [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s arm . [He]_{159-frederick} took hold of it affectionately . “ [Margaret]_123-margaret ! [I]_{159-frederick} am going to consult [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} as to the chance of exculpating [myself]_{159-frederick} so that [I]_{159-frederick} may return to [England]_9-england whenever [I]_{159-frederick} choose , more for [your]_123-margaret sake than for the sake of [anyone else]_{7138-anyone else} . [I]_{159-frederick} ca n’t bear to think of [your]_123-margaret lonely position if any thing should happen to [[my]_{159-frederick} father]_{5535-my father} . [He]_{159-frederick} looks sadly changed — terribly shaken . [I]_{159-frederick} wish [you]_123-margaret could get [him]_{159-frederick} to think of the Cadiz plan , for many reasons . What could [you]_123-margaret do if [he]_{159-frederick} were taken away ? [You]_123-margaret have [no friend]_{5792-no friend} near . [We]_7141-we are curiously bare of relations . ”_{[159-frederick]} [Margaret]_123-margaret could hardly keep from crying at the tender anxiety with which [Frederick]_{159-frederick} was bringing before [her]_123-margaret an event which [she]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret felt was not very improbable , so severely had the cares of the last few months told upon [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . But [she]_123-margaret tried to rally as [she]_123-margaret said : “ There have been such strange unexpected changes in [my]_123-margaret life during these last two years , that [I]_123-margaret feel more than ever that it is not worth while to calculate too closely what [I]_123-margaret should do if any future event took place . [I]_123-margaret try to think only upon the present . ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret paused ; [they]_3439-they were standing still for a moment , close on the field side of the stile leading into [the road]_{1348-the road} ; the setting sun fell on [their]_3439-they faces . [Frederick]_{159-frederick} held [her]_123-margaret hand in [his]_{159-frederick} , and looked with wistful anxiety into [her]_123-margaret face , reading there more care and trouble than [she]_123-margaret would betray by words . [She]_123-margaret went on : “ [We]_3439-they shall write often to [one another]_{7142-one another} , and [I]_123-margaret will promise — for [I]_123-margaret see it will set [your]_{159-frederick} mind at ease — to tell [you]_{159-frederick} every worry [I]_123-margaret have . [Papa]_139-papa is”—she_{[123-margaret]} started a little , a hardly visible start — but [Frederick]_{159-frederick} felt the sudden motion of the hand [he]_{159-frederick} held , and turned [his]_{159-frederick} full face to [the road]_{1348-the road} , along which [a horseman]_{3442-a horseman} was slowly riding , just passing the very stile where [they]_3439-they stood . [Margaret]_123-margaret bowed ; [her]_123-margaret bow was stiffly returned . “ Who is that ? ”_{[159-frederick]} said [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , almost before [he]_{159-frederick} was out of hearing . [Margaret]_123-margaret was a little drooping , a little flushed , as [she]_123-margaret replied : “ [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ; [you]_{179-mr. thornton} saw [him]_{179-mr. thornton} before , [you]_{179-mr. thornton} know . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Only [his]_{179-mr. thornton} back . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} is [an unprepossessing - looking fellow]_{7143-an unprepossessing - looking fellow} . What a scowl [he]_{179-mr. thornton} has ! ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Something has happened to vex [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret apologetically . “ [You]_{179-mr. thornton} would not have thought [him]_{179-mr. thornton} unprepossessing if [you]_{179-mr. thornton} had seen [him]_{179-mr. thornton} with [mamma]_5139-mamma . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret fancy it must be time to go and take [my]_123-margaret ticket . If [I]_123-margaret had known how dark it would be , [we]_7145-we would n’t have sent back [the cab]_{5491-the cab} , [Margaret]_123-margaret . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh , do n’t fidget about that . [I]_3443-i can take [a cab]_{5881-a cab} [here]_5144-here , if [I]_3443-i like ; or go back by [the rail - road]_{7149-the rail - road} , when [I]_3443-i should have [shops]_7150-shops and [people]_617-people and lamps all the way from [the Milton station - house]_{7152-the milton station - house} . Do n’t think of [me]_3443-i ; take care of [yourself]_123-margaret . [I]_3443-i am sick with the thought that [Leonards]_345-leonards may be in [the same train]_{7153-the same train} with [you]_123-margaret . Look well into [the carriage]_{1226-the carriage} before [you]_123-margaret get in . ”_[3443-i] [They]_3443-i went back to [the station]_{1056-the station} . [Margaret]_123-margaret insisted on going into the full light of the flaring gas inside to take the ticket . [Some idle - looking young men]_{3445-some idle - looking young men} were lounging about with [the station - master]_{3446-the station - master} . [Margaret]_123-margaret thought [she]_123-margaret had seen the face of one of [them]_{3445-some idle - looking young men} before , and returned [him]_{3446-the station - master} a proud look of offended dignity for [his]_{3446-the station - master} somewhat impertinent stare of undisguised admiration . [She]_123-margaret went hastily to [[her]_123-margaret brother]_{1589-her brother} , who was standing outside , and took hold of [his]_{1589-her brother} arm . “ Have [you]_{1589-her brother} got [your]_{1589-her brother} bag ? Let [us]_3448-they walk about here on [the platform]_{7155-the platform} , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , a little flurried at the idea of so soon being left alone , and [her]_123-margaret bravery oozing out rather faster than [she]_123-margaret liked to acknowledge even to [herself]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret heard a step following [them]_3448-they along the flags ; it stopped when [they]_3448-they stopped , looking out along the line and hearing the whizz of [the coming train]_{3449-the coming train} . [They]_3448-they did not speak ; [their]_3448-they hearts were too full . Another moment , and [the train]_{5492-the train} would be here ; a minute more , and [he]_{1589-her brother} would be gone . [Margaret]_123-margaret almost repented the urgency with which [she]_123-margaret had entreated [him]_{1589-her brother} to go to [London]_6-london ; it was throwing more chances of detection in [his]_{1589-her brother} way . If [he]_{1589-her brother} had sailed for [Spain]_65-spain by [Liverpool]_95-liverpool , [he]_{1589-her brother} might have been off in two or three hours . [Frederick]_{159-frederick} turned round , right facing the lamp , where the gas darted up in vivid anticipation of [the train]_{5492-the train} . [A man in the dress of [a railway porter]_{3453-a railway porter}]_{3452-a man in the dress of a railway porter} started forward ; [a bad - looking man , who seemed to have drunk [himself]_{3452-a man in the dress of a railway porter} into a state of brutality , although [his]_{3452-a man in the dress of a railway porter} senses were in perfect order]_{3454-a bad - looking man , who seemed to have drunk himself into a state of brutality , although his senses were in perfect order} . “ By [your]_123-margaret leave , [miss]_5091-miss ! ”_{[1589-her brother]} said [he]_{1589-her brother} , pushing [Margaret]_123-margaret rudely on one side , and seizing [Frederick]_{159-frederick} by the collar . “ [Your]_{1589-her brother} name is [Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , [I]_{1589-her brother} believe ? ”_{[1589-her brother]} In an instant , how , [Margaret]_123-margaret did not see , for everything danced before [her]_123-margaret eyes — but by some sleight of wrestling , [Frederick]_{159-frederick} had tripped [him]_{1589-her brother} up , and [he]_{1589-her brother} fell from the height of three or four feet , which [the platform]_{7155-the platform} was elevated above the space of soft ground , by the side of [the railroad]_{3456-the railroad} . There [he]_{1589-her brother} lay . “ Run , run ! ”_{[123-margaret]} gasped [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ [The train]_{5492-the train} is here . It was [Leonards]_345-leonards , was it ? oh , run ! [I]_123-margaret will carry [your]_{1589-her brother} bag . ”_{[123-margaret]} And [she]_123-margaret took [him]_{1589-her brother} by the arm to push [him]_{1589-her brother} along with all [her]_123-margaret feeble force . A door was opened in [a carriage]_{1513-a carriage} — [he]_{1589-her brother} jumped in ; and as [he]_{1589-her brother} leant out to say , “ God bless [you]_123-margaret , [Margaret]_123-margaret ! ”_{[1589-her brother]} [the train]_{5492-the train} rushed past [her]_123-margaret ; and [she]_123-margaret was left standing alone . [She]_123-margaret was so terribly sick and faint that [she]_123-margaret was thankful to be able to turn into [[the ladies]_{542-the ladies} ’ waiting - room]_{3460-the ladies ’ waiting - room} , and sit down for an instant . At first [she]_123-margaret could do nothing but gasp for breath . It was such a hurry ; such a sickening alarm ; such a near chance . If [the train]_{5492-the train} had not been there at the moment , [the man]_{1353-the man} would have jumped up again and called for assistance to arrest [him]_{1589-her brother} . [She]_123-margaret wondered if [the man]_{1353-the man} had got up : [she]_123-margaret tried to remember if [she]_123-margaret had seen [him]_{1353-the man} move : [she]_123-margaret wondered if [he]_{1353-the man} could have been seriously hurt . [She]_123-margaret ventured out ; [the platform]_{7155-the platform} was all alight , but still quite deserted ; [she]_123-margaret went to the end , and looked over , somewhat fearfully . [No one]_{535-no one} was there ; and then [she]_123-margaret was glad [she]_123-margaret had made [herself]_123-margaret go , and inspect , for otherwise terrible thoughts would have haunted [her]_123-margaret dreams . And even as it was , [she]_123-margaret was so trembling and affrighted that [she]_123-margaret felt [she]_123-margaret could not walk [home]_510-home along [the road]_{1348-the road} , which did indeed seem lonely and dark , as [she]_123-margaret gazed down upon [it]_{1348-the road} from the blaze of [the station]_{1056-the station} . [She]_123-margaret would wait till [the down train]_{3469-the down train} passed and take [her]_123-margaret seat in [it]_{3469-the down train} . But what if [Leonards]_345-leonards recognized [her]_123-margaret as [[Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s companion]_{3470-frederick ’s companion} ! [She]_123-margaret peered about , before venturing into [the booking - office]_{3434-the booking - office} to take [her]_123-margaret ticket . There were only [some railway officials]_{3472-some railway officials} standing about ; and talking loud to [one another]_{7142-one another} . “ So [Leonards]_345-leonards has been drinking again ! ”_{[3472-some railway officials]} said one , seemingly in authority . “ [He]_345-leonards ’ll need all [his]_345-leonards boasted influence to keep [his]_345-leonards place this time . ”_{[3472-some railway officials]} “ Where is [he]_345-leonards ? ”_{[3474-another]} asked [another]_3474-another , while [Margaret]_123-margaret , [her]_123-margaret back towards [them]_3475-them , was counting [her]_123-margaret change with trembling fingers , not daring to turn round until [she]_123-margaret heard the answer to this question . “ [I]_{3476-the first speaker} do n’t know . [He]_345-leonards came in not five minutes ago , with some long story or other about a fall [he]_345-leonards ’d had , swearing awfully : and wanted to borrow some money from [me]_{3476-the first speaker} to go to [London]_6-london by [the next up - train]_{7158-the next up - train} . [He]_345-leonards made all sorts of tipsy promises , but [I]_{3476-the first speaker} ’d something else to do than listen to [him]_345-leonards ; [I]_{3476-the first speaker} told [him]_345-leonards to go about [his]_345-leonards business ; and [he]_345-leonards went off at the front door . ”_{[3476-the first speaker]} “ [He]_345-leonards ’s at [the nearest vaults]_{7159-the nearest vaults} , [I]_{3476-the first speaker} ’ll be bound , ”_{[3476-the first speaker]} said [the first speaker]_{3476-the first speaker} . “ [Your]_123-margaret money would have gone [there]_457-there too , if [you]_123-margaret ’d been such a fool as to lend it . ”_{[3476-the first speaker]} “ Catch [me]_{3476-the first speaker} ! [I]_{3476-the first speaker} knew better what [his]_345-leonards [London]_6-london meant . Why , [he]_345-leonards has never paid [me]_{3476-the first speaker} off that five shillings”—and_{[3476-the first speaker]} so [they]_3477-they went on . And now all [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s anxiety was for [the train]_{5492-the train} to come . [She]_123-margaret hid [herself]_123-margaret once more in [[the ladies]_{542-the ladies} ’ waiting - room]_{3460-the ladies ’ waiting - room} , and fancied every noise was [Leonards]_345-leonards ’ step — every loud and boisterous voice was [his]_345-leonards . But [no one]_{535-no one} came near [her]_123-margaret until [the train]_{5492-the train} drew up ; when [she]_123-margaret was civilly helped into [a carriage]_{1513-a carriage} by [a porter]_{6759-a porter} , into whose face [she]_123-margaret durst not look till [they]_3477-they were in motion , and then [she]_123-margaret saw that it was not [Leonards]_345-leonards ’ . CHAPTER XXXIII . PEACE . “ Sleep on , [[my]_{352-dr . king} love]_{7161-my love} , in [thy]_123-margaret cold bed , Never to be disquieted ! [My]_{352-dr . king} last Good Night — [thou]_123-margaret wilt not wake Till [I]_{352-dr . king} [thy]_123-margaret fate shall overtake . ”_{[352-dr . king]} [DR . KING]_{352-dr . king} . [Home]_510-home seemed unnaturally quiet after all this terror and noisy commotion . [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had seen all due preparation made for [her]_123-margaret refreshment on [her]_123-margaret return ; and then sate down again in [his]_{444-her father} accustomed chair , to fall into one of [his]_{444-her father} sad waking dreams . [Dixon]_186-dixon had got [Mary Higgins]_{236-mary higgins} to scold and direct in [the kitchen]_{1011-the kitchen} ; and [her]_123-margaret scolding was not the less energetic because it was delivered in an angry whisper ; for , speaking above [her]_123-margaret breath [she]_123-margaret would have thought irreverent , as long as there was any one lying dead in [the house]_{460-the house} . [Margaret]_123-margaret had resolved not to mention the crowning and closing affright to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} . There was no use in speaking about it ; it had ended well ; the only thing to be feared was lest [Leonards]_345-leonards should in some way borrow money enough to effect [his]_{444-her father} purpose of following [Frederick]_{159-frederick} to [London]_6-london , and hunting [him]_{159-frederick} out there . But there were immense chances against the success of any such plan ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret determined not to torment [herself]_123-margaret by thinking of what [she]_123-margaret could do nothing to prevent . [Frederick]_{159-frederick} would be as much on [his]_{159-frederick} guard as [she]_123-margaret could put [him]_{159-frederick} ; and in a day or two at most [he]_{159-frederick} would be safely out of [England]_9-england . “ [I]_123-margaret suppose [we]_7162-we shall hear from [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} to - morrow , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ Yes , ”_{[123-margaret]} replied [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} . “ [I]_123-margaret suppose so . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ If [he]_{178-mr. bell} can come , [he]_{178-mr. bell} will be here to - morrow evening , [I]_{444-her father} should think . ”_{[444-her father]} “ If [he]_{178-mr. bell} can not come , [I]_123-margaret shall ask [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} to go with [me]_123-margaret to the funeral . [I]_123-margaret can not go alone . [I]_123-margaret should break down utterly . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Do n’t ask [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [papa]_528-papa . Let [me]_123-margaret go with [you]_528-papa , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , impetuously . “ [You]_528-papa ! [[My]_123-margaret dear]_{5418-my dear} , [women]_807-women do not generally go . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ No ; because [they]_807-women ca n’t control [themselves]_807-women . [Women of [our]_7167-our class]_{7166-women of our class} do n’t go , because [they]_807-women have no power over [their]_807-women emotions , and yet are ashamed of showing [them]_807-women . [Poor women]_{7168-poor women} go , and do n’t care if [they]_{7168-poor women} are seen overwhelmed with grief . But [I]_123-margaret promise [you]_528-papa , [papa]_528-papa , that if [you]_528-papa will let [me]_123-margaret go , [I]_123-margaret will be no trouble . Do n’t have [a stranger]_{869-a stranger} , and leave [me]_123-margaret out . [Dear papa]_{5242-dear papa} ! if [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} can not come , [I]_123-margaret shall go . [I]_123-margaret wo n’t urge [my]_123-margaret wish against [your]_528-papa will , if [he]_{178-mr. bell} does . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} could not come . [He]_{178-mr. bell} had the gout . It was a most affectionate letter , and expressed great and true regret for [his]_{178-mr. bell} inability to attend . [He]_{178-mr. bell} hoped to come and pay [them]_3491-them a visit soon , if [they]_3491-them would have [him]_{178-mr. bell} ; [[his]_{178-mr. bell} Milton property]_{3492-his milton property} required some looking after , and [[his]_{178-mr. bell} agent]_{3493-his agent} had written to [him]_{178-mr. bell} to say that [his]_{178-mr. bell} presence was absolutely necessary ; or else [he]_{178-mr. bell} had avoided coming near [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} as long as [he]_{178-mr. bell} could , and now the only thing that would reconcile [him]_{178-mr. bell} to this necessary visit was the idea that [he]_{178-mr. bell} should see , and might possibly be able to comfort [[his]_{178-mr. bell} old friend]_{3494-his old friend} . [Margaret]_123-margaret had all the difficulty in [the world]_{5098-the world} to persuade [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} not to invite [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [She]_123-margaret had an indescribable repugnance to this step being taken . The night before the funeral , came a stately note from [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} to [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , saying that , at [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} ’s desire , [[their]_3498-us carriage]_{3499-their carriage} should attend the funeral , if it would not be disagreeable to [the family]_{1418-the family} . [Margaret]_123-margaret tossed the note to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} . “ Oh , do n’t let [us]_3498-us have these forms , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret . “ Let [us]_3498-us go alone — [you]_{444-her father} and [me]_123-margaret , [papa]_528-papa . [They]_3498-us do n’t care for [us]_3498-us , or else [he]_528-papa would have offered to go [himself]_528-papa , and not have proposed this sending [an empty carriage]_{7173-an empty carriage} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} thought [you]_123-margaret were so extremely averse to [his]_528-papa going , [Margaret]_123-margaret , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} in some surprise . “ And so [I]_3502-she am . [I]_3502-she do n’t want [him]_528-papa to come at all ; and [I]_3502-she should especially dislike the idea of [our]_3498-us asking [him]_528-papa . But this seems such a mockery of mourning that [I]_3502-she did not expect it from [him]_528-papa . ”_[3502-she] [She]_3502-she startled [[her]_3502-she father]_{444-her father} by bursting into tears . [She]_3502-she had been so subdued in [her]_3502-she grief , so thoughtful for [others]_715-others , so gentle and patient in all things , that [he]_{444-her father} could not understand [her]_3502-she impatient ways to - night ; [she]_3502-she seemed agitated and restless ; and at all the tenderness which [[her]_3502-she father]_{444-her father} in [his]_{444-her father} turn now lavished upon [her]_3502-she , [she]_3502-she only cried the more . [She]_3502-she passed so bad a night that [she]_3502-she was ill prepared for the additional anxiety caused by a letter received from [Frederick]_{159-frederick} . [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} was out of [town]_688-town ; [[his]_{135-mr. lennox} clerk]_{3507-his clerk} said that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} would return by the following Tuesday at the latest ; that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} might possibly be [home]_510-home on Monday . Consequently , after some consideration , [Frederick]_{159-frederick} had determined upon remaining in [London]_6-london a day or two longer . [He]_{159-frederick} had thought of coming down to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} again ; the temptation had been very strong ; but the idea of [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} domesticated in [[[his]_{135-mr. lennox} father]_{5779-his father} ’s house]_{3510-his father ’s house} , and the alarm [he]_{159-frederick} had received at the last moment at [the railway station]_{5432-the railway station} , had made [him]_{159-frederick} resolve to stay in [London]_6-london . [Margaret]_123-margaret might be assured [he]_{159-frederick} would take every precaution against being tracked by [Leonards]_345-leonards . [Margaret]_123-margaret was thankful that [she]_123-margaret received this letter while [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} was absent in [[[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s room]_{1212-her mother ’s room} . If [he]_{444-her father} had been present , [he]_{444-her father} would have expected [her]_123-margaret to read it aloud to [him]_{444-her father} , and it would have raised in [him]_{444-her father} a state of nervous alarm which [she]_123-margaret would have found it impossible to soothe away . There was not merely the fact , which disturbed [her]_123-margaret excessively , of [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s detention in [London]_6-london , but there were allusions to the recognition at the last moment at [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , and the possibility of a pursuit , which made [her]_123-margaret blood run cold ; and how then would it have affected [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ? Many a time did [Margaret]_123-margaret repent of having suggested and urged on the plan of consulting [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . At the moment , it had seemed as if it would occasion so little delay — add so little to the apparently small chances of detection ; and yet everything that had since occurred had tended to make it so undesirable . [Margaret]_123-margaret battled hard against this regret of [hers]_123-margaret for what could not now be helped ; this self - reproach for having said what at the time appeared to be wise , but which after events were proving to have been so foolish . But [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} was in too depressed a state of mind and body to struggle healthily ; [he]_{444-her father} would succumb to all these causes for morbid regret over what could not be recalled . [Margaret]_123-margaret summoned up all [her]_123-margaret forces to [her]_123-margaret aid . [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} seemed to have forgotten that [they]_3518-they had any reason to expect a letter from [Frederick]_{159-frederick} that morning . [He]_{444-her father} was absorbed in one idea — that the last visible token of the presence of [[his]_{444-her father} wife]_{592-his wife} was to be carried away from [him]_{444-her father} , and hidden from [his]_{444-her father} sight . [He]_{444-her father} trembled pitifully as [[the undertaker]_{3520-the undertaker} ’s man]_{3521-the undertaker ’s man} was arranging [his]_{444-her father} crape draperies around [him]_{444-her father} . [He]_{444-her father} looked wistfully at [Margaret]_123-margaret ; and , when released , [he]_{444-her father} tottered towards [her]_123-margaret , murmuring , “ Pray for [me]_{444-her father} , [Margaret]_123-margaret . [I]_{444-her father} have no strength left in [me]_{444-her father} . [I]_{444-her father} can not pray . [I]_{444-her father} give [her]_123-margaret up because [I]_{444-her father} must . [I]_{444-her father} try to bear it : indeed [I]_{444-her father} do . [I]_{444-her father} know it is [God]_174-god ’s will . But [I]_{444-her father} can not see why [she]_123-margaret died . Pray for [me]_{444-her father} , [Margaret]_123-margaret , that [I]_{444-her father} may have faith to pray . It is a great strait , [[my]_{444-her father} child]_{5209-my child} . ”_{[444-her father]} [Margaret]_123-margaret sat by [him]_3522-him in [the coach]_{3523-the coach} , almost supporting [him]_3522-him in [her]_123-margaret arms ; and repeating all the noble verses of holy comfort , or texts expressive of faithful resignation , that [she]_123-margaret could remember . [Her]_123-margaret voice never faltered ; and [she]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret gained strength by doing this . [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s lips moved after [her]_123-margaret , repeating the well - known texts as [her]_123-margaret words suggested them ; it was terrible to see [the patient]_{3525-the patient} struggling effort to obtain the resignation which [he]_{3525-the patient} had not strength to take into [his]_{3525-the patient} heart as part of [himself]_{3525-the patient} . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s fortitude nearly gave way as [Dixon]_186-dixon , with a slight motion of [her]_186-dixon hand , directed [her]_186-dixon notice to [Nicholas Higgins]_202-higgins and [[his]_202-higgins daughter]_{840-his daughter} , standing a little aloof , but deeply attentive to the ceremonial . [Nicholas]_202-higgins wore [his]_202-higgins usual fustian clothes , but had a bit of black stuff sown round [his]_202-higgins hat — a mark of mourning which [he]_202-higgins had never shown to [[his]_202-higgins daughter]_{840-his daughter} [Bessy]_264-bessy ’s memory . But [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} saw nothing . [He]_{134-mr. hale} went on repeating to [himself]_{134-mr. hale} , mechanically as it were , all the funeral service as it was read by [the officiating clergyman]_{3528-the officiating clergyman} ; [he]_{134-mr. hale} sighed twice or thrice when all was ended ; and then , putting [his]_{134-mr. hale} hand on [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s arm , [he]_{134-mr. hale} mutely entreated to be led away , as if [he]_{134-mr. hale} were blind , and [she]_123-margaret [[his]_{134-mr. hale} faithful guide]_{3529-his faithful guide} . [Dixon]_186-dixon sobbed aloud ; [she]_186-dixon covered [her]_186-dixon face with [her]_186-dixon handkerchief , and was so absorbed in [her]_186-dixon own grief that [she]_186-dixon did not perceive that [the crowd , attracted on such occasions]_{3530-the crowd , attracted on such occasions} , was dispersing , till [she]_186-dixon was spoken to by [some one close at hand]_{3531-some one close at hand} . It was [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had been present all the time , standing , with bent head , behind [a group of people]_{3532-a group of people} , so that , in fact , [no one]_{535-no one} had recognised [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . “ [I]_{179-mr. thornton} beg [your]_{179-mr. thornton} pardon,—but , can [you]_{179-mr. thornton} tell [me]_{179-mr. thornton} how [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} is ? And [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , too ? [I]_{179-mr. thornton} should like to know how [they]_7175-they both are . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Of course , [sir]_5140-sir . [They]_7175-they are much as is to be expected . [Master]_5403-master is terribly broke down . [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} bears up better than likely . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} would rather have heard that [she]_186-dixon was suffering the natural sorrow . In the first place , there was selfishness enough in [him]_{179-mr. thornton} to have taken pleasure in the idea that [his]_{179-mr. thornton} great love might come in to comfort and console [her]_186-dixon ; much the same kind of passionate pleasure which comes stinging through [a mother]_{5740-a mother} ’s heart , when [[her]_186-dixon drooping infant]_{3535-her drooping infant} nestles close to [her]_186-dixon , and is dependent upon [her]_186-dixon for everything . But this delicious vision of what might have been — in which , in spite of all [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s repulse , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would have indulged only a few days ago — was miserably disturbed by the recollection of what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had seen near [the Outwood station]_{7131-the outwood station} . “ Miserably disturbed ! ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} that is not strong enough . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was haunted by the remembrance of [the handsome young man]_{3537-the handsome young man} , with whom [she]_123-margaret stood in an attitude of such familiar confidence ; and the remembrance shot through [him]_{179-mr. thornton} like an agony , till it made [him]_{179-mr. thornton} clench [his]_{179-mr. thornton} hands tight in order to subdue the pain . At that late hour , so far from [home]_510-home ! It took a great moral effort to galvanise [his]_{179-mr. thornton} trust — erewhile so perfect — in [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s pure and exquisite maidenliness into life ; as soon as the effort ceased , [his]_{179-mr. thornton} trust dropped down dead and powerless : and all sorts of wild fancies chased each other like dreams , through [his]_{179-mr. thornton} mind . Here was a little bit of miserable , gnawing confirmation . “ [She]_123-margaret bore up better than likely ”_{[123-margaret]} under this grief . [She]_123-margaret had then some hope to look to , so bright that even in [her]_123-margaret affectionate nature it could come in to lighten the dark hours of [a daughter newly made motherless]_{3539-a daughter newly made motherless} . Yes ! [he]_{179-mr. thornton} knew how [she]_123-margaret would love . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had not loved [her]_123-margaret without gaining that instinctive knowledge of what capabilities were in [her]_123-margaret . [Her]_123-margaret soul would walk in glorious sunlight if [any man]_{3113-any man} was worthy , by [his]_{3113-any man} power of loving , to win back [her]_123-margaret love . Even in [her]_123-margaret mourning [she]_123-margaret would rest with a peaceful faith upon [his]_{179-mr. thornton} sympathy . [His]_{179-mr. thornton} sympathy ! Whose ? [That other man]_{3541-that other man} ’s . And that it was another was enough to make [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s pale grave face grow doubly wan and stern at [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s answer . “ [I]_{179-mr. thornton} suppose [I]_{179-mr. thornton} may call , ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} said [he]_{179-mr. thornton} coldly . “ On [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , [I]_{179-mr. thornton} mean . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} will perhaps admit [me]_{179-mr. thornton} after to - morrow or so . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} [He]_{179-mr. thornton} spoke as if the answer were a matter of indifference to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . But it was not so . For all [his]_{179-mr. thornton} pain , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} longed to see [the author of it]_{3542-the author of it} . Although [he]_{179-mr. thornton} hated [Margaret]_123-margaret at times , when [he]_{179-mr. thornton} thought of that gentle , familiar attitude and all the attendant circumstances , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had a restless desire to renew [her]_123-margaret picture in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} mind — a longing for the very atmosphere [she]_123-margaret breathed . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was in the Charybdis of passion , and must perforce circle and circle ever nearer round the fatal centre . “ [I]_{179-mr. thornton} dare say , [sir]_5140-sir , [master]_5403-master will see [you]_5140-sir . [He]_5403-master was very sorry to have to deny [you]_5140-sir the other day ; but circumstances was not agreeable just then . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} For some reason or other , [Dixon]_186-dixon never named this interview that [she]_186-dixon had had with [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} to [Margaret]_123-margaret . It might have been mere chance , but so it was that [Margaret]_123-margaret never heard that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had attended [[her]_123-margaret poor mother]_{3543-her poor mother} ’s funeral . CHAPTER XXXIV . FALSE AND TRUE . “ Truth will fail [thee]_123-margaret never , never ! Though [thy]_123-margaret bark be tempest - driven , Though each plank be rent and riven , Truth will bear [thee]_123-margaret on for ever ! ”_{[123-margaret]} ANON . The “ bearing up better than likely ”_{[123-margaret]} was a terrible strain upon [Margaret]_123-margaret . Sometimes [she]_123-margaret thought [she]_123-margaret must give way , and cry out with pain , as the sudden sharp thought came across [her]_123-margaret , even during [her]_123-margaret apparently cheerful conversations with [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , that [she]_123-margaret had no longer [a mother]_{5740-a mother} . About [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , too , there was great uneasiness . [The Sunday post]_{3546-the sunday post} intervened , and interfered with [their]_3547-their [London]_6-london letters ; and on Tuesday [Margaret]_123-margaret was surprised and disheartened to find that there was still no letter . [She]_123-margaret was quite in the dark as to [his]_{159-frederick} plans , and [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} was miserable at all this uncertainty . It broke in upon [his]_{159-frederick} lately acquired habit of sitting still in one easy chair for half a day together . [He]_{159-frederick} kept pacing up and down [the room]_{567-the room} ; then out of [it]_{567-the room} ; and [she]_123-margaret heard [him]_{159-frederick} upon the landing opening and shutting the bed - room doors , without any apparent object . [She]_123-margaret tried to tranquillise [him]_{159-frederick} by reading aloud ; but it was evident [he]_{159-frederick} could not listen for long together . How thankful [she]_123-margaret was then , that [she]_123-margaret had kept to [herself]_123-margaret the additional cause for anxiety produced by [their]_3547-their encounter with [Leonards]_345-leonards . [She]_123-margaret was thankful to hear [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} announced . [His]_{179-mr. thornton} visit would force [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s thoughts into another channel . [He]_{159-frederick} came up straight to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , whose hands [he]_{159-frederick} took and wrung without a word — holding them in [his]_{159-frederick} for a minute or two , during which time [his]_{159-frederick} face , [his]_{159-frederick} eyes , [his]_{159-frederick} look , told of more sympathy than could be put into words . Then [he]_{159-frederick} turned to [Margaret]_123-margaret . Not “ better than likely ”_{[123-margaret]} did [she]_123-margaret look . [Her]_123-margaret stately beauty was dimmed with much watching and with many tears . The expression on [her]_123-margaret countenance was of gentle patient sadness — nay of positive present suffering . [He]_{159-frederick} had not meant to greet [her]_123-margaret otherwise than with [his]_{159-frederick} late studied coldness of demeanour ; but [he]_{159-frederick} could not help going up to [her]_123-margaret , as [she]_123-margaret stood a little aside , rendered timid by the uncertainty of [his]_{159-frederick} manner of late , and saying the few necessary common - place words in so tender a voice , that [her]_123-margaret eyes filled with tears , and [she]_123-margaret turned away to hide [her]_123-margaret emotion . [She]_123-margaret took [her]_123-margaret work and sate down very quiet and silent . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s heart beat quick and strong , and for the time [he]_{159-frederick} utterly forgot [the Outwood lane]_{3552-the outwood lane} . [He]_{159-frederick} tried to talk to [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} : and — [his]_{159-frederick} presence always a certain kind of pleasure to [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , as [his]_{159-frederick} power and decision made [him]_{159-frederick} , and [his]_{159-frederick} opinions , a safe , sure port — was unusually agreeable to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , as [Margaret]_123-margaret saw . [Presently Dixon]_186-dixon came to the door and said , “ [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , [you]_{187-miss hale} are wanted . ”_[186-dixon] [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s manner was so flurried that [Margaret]_123-margaret turned sick at heart . Something had happened to [Fred]_324-fred . [She]_123-margaret had no doubt of that . It was well that [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} were so much occupied by [their]_3555-their conversation . “ What is it , [Dixon]_186-dixon ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret , the moment [she]_123-margaret had shut the drawing - room door . “ Come this way , [miss]_5091-miss , ”_[186-dixon] said [Dixon]_186-dixon , opening the door of what had been [[Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s bed - chamber]_{3556-mrs. hale ’s bed - chamber} , now [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s , for [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} refused to sleep [there]_457-there again after [[his]_{444-her father} wife]_{592-his wife} ’s death . “ It ’s nothing , [miss]_5091-miss , ”_[186-dixon] said [Dixon]_186-dixon , choking a little . “ Only [a police - inspector]_{7182-a police - inspector} . [He]_{7182-a police - inspector} wants to see [you]_5091-miss , [miss]_5091-miss . But [I]_186-dixon dare say , it ’s about nothing at all . ”_[186-dixon] “ Did [he]_{7182-a police - inspector} name — ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret , almost inaudibly . “ No , [miss]_5091-miss ; [he]_{7182-a police - inspector} named nothing . [He]_{7182-a police - inspector} only asked if [you]_5091-miss lived [here]_5144-here , and if [he]_{7182-a police - inspector} could speak to [you]_5091-miss . [Martha]_331-martha went to the door , and let [him]_{7182-a police - inspector} in ; [she]_331-martha has shown [him]_{7182-a police - inspector} into [[master]_5403-master ’s study]_{5460-master ’s study} . [I]_123-margaret went to [him]_{7182-a police - inspector} [myself]_123-margaret , to try if that would do ; but no — it ’s [you]_5091-miss , [miss]_5091-miss , [he]_{7182-a police - inspector} wants . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret did not speak again till [her]_123-margaret hand was on the lock of the study door . Here [she]_123-margaret turned round and said , “ Take care papa does not come down . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} is with [him]_{7182-a police - inspector} now . ”_{[123-margaret]} [The inspector]_{3560-the inspector} was almost daunted by the haughtiness of [her]_123-margaret manner as [she]_123-margaret entered . There was something of indignation expressed in [her]_123-margaret countenance , but so kept down and controlled , that it gave [her]_123-margaret a superb air of disdain . There was no surprise , no curiosity . [She]_123-margaret stood awaiting the opening of [his]_{3560-the inspector} business [there]_457-there . Not a question did [she]_123-margaret ask . “ [I]_123-margaret beg [your]_{3560-the inspector} pardon , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am , but [my]_123-margaret duty obliges [me]_123-margaret to ask [you]_{3560-the inspector} a few plain questions . [A man]_{940-a man} has died at [the Infirmary]_{7191-the infirmary} , in consequence of a fall , received at [Outwood station]_{7192-outwood station} , between the hours of five and six on Thursday evening , the twenty - sixth instant . At the time , this fall did not seem of much consequence ; but it was rendered fatal , [the doctors]_{7193-the doctors} say , by the presence of some internal complaint , and [the man]_{1353-the man} ’s own habit of drinking . ”_{[123-margaret]} The large dark eyes , gazing straight into [the inspector]_{3560-the inspector} ’s face , dilated a little . Otherwise there was no motion perceptible to [his]_{3560-the inspector} experienced observation . [Her]_123-margaret lips swelled out into a richer curve than ordinary , owing to the enforced tension of the muscles , but [he]_{3560-the inspector} did not know what was [their]_3563-their usual appearance , so as to recognise the unwonted sullen defiance of the firm sweeping lines . [She]_123-margaret never blenched or trembled . [She]_123-margaret fixed [him]_{3560-the inspector} with [her]_123-margaret eye . Now — as [he]_{3560-the inspector} paused before going on , [she]_123-margaret said , almost as if [she]_123-margaret would encourage [him]_{3560-the inspector} in telling [his]_{3560-the inspector} tale—“Well — go on ! ”_{[123-margaret]} “ It is supposed that an inquest will have to be held ; there is some slight evidence to prove that the blow , or push , or scuffle that caused the fall , was provoked by [this poor fellow]_{7195-this poor fellow} ’s half - tipsy impertinence to [a young lady]_{1164-a young lady} , walking with [the man who pushed the deceased]_{7197-the man who pushed the deceased} over the edge of [the platform]_{7155-the platform} . This much was observed by [some one on [the platform]_{7155-the platform}]_{7199-some one on the platform} , who , however , thought no more about the matter , as the blow seemed of slight consequence . There is also some reason to identify [the lady]_{1383-the lady} with [yourself]_{3560-the inspector} ; in which case — ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret was not there , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , still keeping [her]_123-margaret expressionless eyes fixed on [his]_{3560-the inspector} face , with the unconscious look of [a sleep - walker]_{3564-a sleep - walker} . [The inspector]_{3560-the inspector} bowed but did not speak . [The lady standing before [him]_{3560-the inspector}]_{3566-the lady standing before him} showed no emotion , no fluttering fear , no anxiety , no desire to end the interview . The information [he]_{3560-the inspector} had received was very vague ; one of [the porters]_{3567-the porters} , rushing out to be in readiness for [the train]_{5492-the train} , had seen a scuffle , at the other end of [the platform]_{7155-the platform} , between [Leonards]_345-leonards and [a gentleman]_{5318-a gentleman} accompanied by [a lady]_{5171-a lady} , but heard no noise ; and before [the train]_{5492-the train} had got to its full speed after starting , [he]_{3560-the inspector} had been almost knocked down by the headlong run of [the enraged half - intoxicated Leonards]_{3573-the enraged half - intoxicated leonards} , swearing and cursing awfully . [He]_{3560-the inspector} had not thought any more about it , till [his]_{3560-the inspector} evidence was routed out by [the inspector , who , on making some farther inquiry]_{3574-the inspector , who , on making some farther inquiry} at [the railroad station]_{3575-the railroad station} , had heard from [the station - master]_{3446-the station - master} that [a young lady]_{1164-a young lady} and [gentleman]_{6058-gentleman} had been [there]_457-there about that hour — [the lady]_{1383-the lady} remarkably handsome — and said , by [some grocer ’s assistant present at the time]_{3581-some grocer ’s assistant present at the time} , to be [a [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , living at [Crampton]_41-crampton , whose family dealt at [[his]_{3560-the inspector} shop]_{3583-his shop}]_{3582-a miss hale , living at crampton , whose family dealt at his shop} . There was no certainty that [the one lady]_{3584-the one lady} and [gentleman]_{6058-gentleman} were identical with [the other pair]_{3586-the other pair} , but there was great probability . [Leonards]_345-leonards [himself]_345-leonards had gone , half - mad with rage and pain , to [the nearest gin - palace]_{3587-the nearest gin - palace} for comfort ; and [his]_345-leonards tipsy words had not been attended to by [the busy waiters there]_{3588-the busy waiters there} ; [they]_{3588-the busy waiters there} , however , remembered [his]_345-leonards starting up and cursing [himself]_345-leonards for not having sooner thought of the electric telegraph , for some purpose unknown ; and [they]_{3588-the busy waiters there} believed that [he]_345-leonards left with the idea of going [there]_457-there . On [his]_345-leonards way , overcome by pain or drink , [he]_345-leonards had lain down in [the road]_{1348-the road} , where [the police]_{2580-the police} had found [him]_345-leonards and taken [him]_345-leonards to [the Infirmary]_{7191-the infirmary} : there [he]_345-leonards had never recovered sufficient consciousness to give any distinct account of [his]_345-leonards fall , although once or twice [he]_345-leonards had had glimmerings of sense sufficient to make [the authorities]_{3593-the authorities} send for [the nearest magistrate]_{3594-the nearest magistrate} , in hopes that [he]_345-leonards might be able to take down [the dying man]_{3595-the dying man} ’s deposition of the cause of [his]_345-leonards death . But when [the magistrate]_{3596-the magistrate} had come , [he]_345-leonards was rambling about being at [sea]_6038-sea , and mixing up names of [captains]_{3598-captains} and [lieutenants]_{3599-lieutenants} in an indistinct manner with those of [[his]_345-leonards fellow porters at [the railway]_{3436-the railway}]_{3600-his fellow porters at the railway} ; and [his]_345-leonards last words were a curse on the “ Cornish trick ”_{[345-leonards]} which had , [he]_345-leonards said , made [him]_345-leonards a hundred pounds poorer than [he]_345-leonards ought to have been . [The inspector]_{3560-the inspector} ran all this over in [his]_{3560-the inspector} mind — the vagueness of the evidence to prove that [Margaret]_123-margaret had been at [the station]_{1056-the station} — the unflinching , calm denial which [she]_123-margaret gave to such a supposition . [She]_123-margaret stood awaiting [his]_{3560-the inspector} next word with a composure that appeared supreme . “ Then , [madam]_1676-madam , [I]_123-margaret have [your]_1676-madam denial that [you]_1676-madam were the lady accompanying [the gentleman who struck the blow , or gave the push , which caused the death of this poor man]_{7203-the gentleman who struck the blow , or gave the push , which caused the death of this poor man} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} A quick , sharp pain went through [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s brain . “ Oh God ! that [I]_{3604-a deep observer of human countenances} knew [Frederick]_{159-frederick} were safe ! ”_{[3604-a deep observer of human countenances]} [A deep observer of human countenances]_{3604-a deep observer of human countenances} might have seen the momentary agony shoot out of [her]_123-margaret great gloomy eyes , like the torture of [some creature brought to bay]_{3605-some creature brought to bay} . But [the inspector though a very keen]_{3606-the inspector though a very keen} , was not [a very deep observer]_{3607-a very deep observer} . [He]_{3560-the inspector} was a little struck , notwithstanding , by the form of the answer , which sounded like a mechanical repetition of [her]_123-margaret first reply — not changed and modified in shape so as to meet [his]_{3560-the inspector} last question . “ [I]_123-margaret was not [there]_457-there , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , slowly and heavily . And all this time [she]_123-margaret never closed [her]_123-margaret eyes , or ceased from that glassy , dream - like stare . [His]_{3560-the inspector} quick suspicions were aroused by this dull echo of [her]_123-margaret former denial . It was as if [she]_123-margaret had forced [herself]_123-margaret to one untruth , and had been stunned out of all power of varying it . [He]_{3560-the inspector} put up [his]_{3560-the inspector} book of notes in a very deliberate manner . Then [he]_{3560-the inspector} looked up ; [she]_123-margaret had not moved any more than if [she]_123-margaret had been [some great Egyptian statue]_{3608-some great egyptian statue} . “ [I]_123-margaret hope [you]_123-margaret will not think [me]_123-margaret impertinent when [I]_123-margaret say , that [I]_123-margaret may have to call on [you]_123-margaret again . [I]_123-margaret may have to summon [you]_123-margaret to appear on the inquest , and prove an alibi , if [[my]_123-margaret witnesses]_{7085-my witnesses} ”_{[123-margaret]} ( it was but one who had recognised [her]_123-margaret ) “ persist in deposing to [your]_123-margaret presence at the unfortunate event . ”_{[3560-the inspector]} [He]_{3560-the inspector} looked at [her]_123-margaret sharply . [She]_123-margaret was still perfectly quiet — no change of colour , or darker shadow of guilt , on [her]_123-margaret proud face . [He]_{3560-the inspector} thought to have seen [her]_123-margaret wince : [he]_{3560-the inspector} did not know [Margaret Hale]_123-margaret . [He]_{3560-the inspector} was a little abashed by [her]_123-margaret real composure . It must have been a mistake of identity . [He]_{3560-the inspector} went on : “ It is very unlikely , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am , that [I]_{3560-the inspector} shall have to do anything of the kind . [I]_{3560-the inspector} hope [you]_5530-ma’am will excuse [me]_{3560-the inspector} for doing what is only [my]_{3560-the inspector} duty , although it may appear impertinent . ”_{[3560-the inspector]} [Margaret]_123-margaret bowed [her]_123-margaret head as [he]_{3560-the inspector} went towards the door . [Her]_123-margaret lips were stiff and dry . [She]_123-margaret could not speak even the common words of farewell . But suddenly [she]_123-margaret walked forwards , and opened the study door , and preceded [him]_{3560-the inspector} to the door of [the house]_{460-the house} , which [she]_123-margaret threw wide open for [his]_{3560-the inspector} exit . [She]_123-margaret kept [her]_123-margaret eyes upon [him]_{3560-the inspector} in the same dull , fixed manner , until [he]_{3560-the inspector} was fairly out of [the house]_{460-the house} . [She]_123-margaret shut the door , and went half - way into [the study]_{5186-the study} ; then turned back , as if moved by some passionate impulse , and locked the door inside . Then [she]_123-margaret went into [the study]_{5186-the study} , paused — tottered forward — paused again — swayed for an instant where [she]_123-margaret stood , and fell prone on the floor in a dead swoon . CHAPTER XXXV . EXPIATION . “ There ’s nought so finely spun But it cometh to the sun . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} sate on and on . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} felt that [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} company]_{1744-his company} gave pleasure to [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ; and was touched by the half - spoken wishful entreaty that [he]_{3560-the inspector} would remain a little longer — the plaintive “ Do n’t go yet , ”_{[3614-his poor friend]} which [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} poor friend]_{3614-his poor friend} put forth from time to time . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} wondered [Margaret]_123-margaret did not return ; but it was with no view of seeing [her]_123-margaret that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} lingered . For the hour — and in the presence of [one who was so thoroughly feeling the nothingness of earth]_{3615-one who was so thoroughly feeling the nothingness of earth} — [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was reasonable and self - controlled . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was deeply interested in all [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} said “ Of death , and of the heavy lull , And of the brain that has grown dull . ”_{[444-her father]} It was curious how the presence of [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had power over [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} to make [him]_{179-mr. thornton} unlock the secret thoughts which [he]_{179-mr. thornton} kept shut up even from [Margaret]_123-margaret . Whether it was that [her]_123-margaret sympathy would be so keen , and show itself in so lively a manner , that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was afraid of the reaction upon [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} , or whether it was that to [his]_{179-mr. thornton} speculative mind all kinds of doubts presented themselves at such a time , pleading and crying aloud to be resolved into certainties , and that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} knew [she]_123-margaret would have shrunk from the expression of any such doubts — nay , from [him]_{179-mr. thornton} [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} as capable of conceiving them — whatever was the reason , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could unburden [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} better to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} than to [her]_123-margaret of all the thoughts and fancies and fears that had been frost - bound in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} brain till now . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} said very little ; but every sentence [he]_{179-mr. thornton} uttered added to [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s reliance and regard for [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . Was it that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} paused in the expression of some remembered agony , [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s two or three words would complete the sentence , and show how deeply its meaning was entered into . Was it a doubt — a fear — a wandering uncertainty seeking rest , but finding none — so tear - blinded were its eyes — [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , instead of being shocked , seemed to have passed through that very stage of thought [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} , and could suggest where the exact ray of light was to be found , which should make [the dark places]_{3617-the dark places} plain . Man of action as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was , busy in [the world]_{5098-the world} ’s great battle , there was a deeper religion binding [him]_{179-mr. thornton} to [God]_174-god in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} heart , in spite of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} strong wilfulness , through all [his]_{179-mr. thornton} mistakes , than [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} had ever dreamed . [They]_3619-them never spoke of such things again , as it happened ; but this one conversation made [[them]_3619-them peculiar people]_{3620-them peculiar people} to [each other]_{751-each other} ; knit [them]_3619-them together , in a way which no loose indiscriminate talking about sacred things can ever accomplish . When all are admitted , how can there be a Holy of Holies ? And all this while , [Margaret]_123-margaret lay as still and white as death on the study floor ! [She]_123-margaret had sunk under [her]_123-margaret burden . It had been heavy in weight and long carried ; and [she]_123-margaret had been very meek and patient , till all at once [her]_123-margaret faith had given way , and [she]_123-margaret had groped in vain for help ! There was a pitiful contraction of suffering upon [her]_123-margaret beautiful brows , although there was no other sign of consciousness remaining . The mouth — a little while ago , so sullenly projected in defiance — was relaxed and livid . “ E par che de la sua labbia si mova Uno spirto soave e pien d’amore , Chi va dicendo a l’anima : sospira ! ”_{[123-margaret]} The first symptom of returning life was a quivering about the lips — a little mute soundless attempt at speech ; but the eyes were still closed ; and the quivering sank into stillness . Then , feebly leaning on [her]_123-margaret arms for an instant to steady [herself]_123-margaret , [Margaret]_123-margaret gathered [herself]_123-margaret up , and rose . [Her]_123-margaret comb had fallen out of [her]_123-margaret hair ; and with an intuitive desire to efface the traces of weakness , and bring [herself]_123-margaret into order again , [she]_123-margaret sought for it , although from time to time , in the course of the search , [she]_123-margaret had to sit down and recover strength . [Her]_123-margaret head drooped forwards — [her]_123-margaret hands meekly laid one upon the other — [she]_123-margaret tried to recall the force of [her]_123-margaret temptation , by endeavouring to remember the details which had thrown [her]_123-margaret into such deadly fright ; but [she]_123-margaret could not . [She]_123-margaret only understood two facts — that [Frederick]_{159-frederick} had been in danger of being pursued and detected in [London]_6-london , as not only guilty of manslaughter , but as [the more unpardonable leader of the mutiny]_{3622-the more unpardonable leader of the mutiny} , and that [she]_123-margaret had lied to save [him]_{159-frederick} . There was one comfort ; [her]_123-margaret lie had saved [him]_{159-frederick} , if only by gaining some additional time . If [the inspector]_{3560-the inspector} came again to - morrow , after [she]_123-margaret had received the letter [she]_123-margaret longed for to assure [her]_123-margaret of [[her]_123-margaret brother]_{1589-her brother} ’s safety , [she]_123-margaret would brave shame , and stand in [her]_123-margaret bitter penance — [she]_123-margaret [the lofty Margaret]_{3625-the lofty margaret} — acknowledging before [a crowded justice - room]_{3626-a crowded justice - room} , if need were , that [she]_123-margaret had been as “ a dog , and done this thing . ”_{[123-margaret]} But if [he]_{159-frederick} came before [she]_123-margaret heard from [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ; if [he]_{159-frederick} returned , as [he]_{159-frederick} had half threatened , in a few hours , why ! [she]_123-margaret would tell that lie again ; though how the words would come out , after all this terrible pause for reflection and self - reproach , without betraying [her]_123-margaret falsehood , [she]_123-margaret did not know , [she]_123-margaret could not tell . But [her]_123-margaret repetition of it would gain time — time for [Frederick]_{159-frederick} . [She]_123-margaret was roused by [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s entrance into [the room]_{567-the room} ; [she]_123-margaret had just been letting out [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had hardly gone ten steps in [the street]_{1105-the street} , before [a passing omnibus]_{3629-a passing omnibus} stopped close by [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , and [a man]_{940-a man} got down , and came up to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , touching [his]_{179-mr. thornton} hat as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} did so . It was [the police - inspector]_{3631-the police - inspector} . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had obtained for [him]_{179-mr. thornton} [his]_{179-mr. thornton} first situation in [the police]_{2580-the police} , and had heard from time to time of the progress of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} protégé , but [they]_3633-they had not often met , and at first [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} did not remember [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . “ [My]_{179-mr. thornton} name is [Watson]_353-watson — [George Watson]_353-watson , [sir]_5140-sir , that [you]_5140-sir got — — ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Ah , yes ! Why [you]_5140-sir are getting on famously , [I]_{3631-the police - inspector} hear . ”_{[3631-the police - inspector]} “ Yes , [sir]_5140-sir . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} ought to thank [you]_5140-sir , [sir]_5140-sir . But it is on a little matter of business [I]_{179-mr. thornton} made so bold as to speak to [you]_5140-sir now . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} believe [you]_5140-sir were [the magistrate who attended to take down the deposition of [a poor man who died in [the Infirmary]_{7191-the infirmary} last night]_{7211-a poor man who died in the infirmary last night}]_{7210-the magistrate who attended to take down the deposition of a poor man who died in the infirmary last night} . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Yes , ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} replied [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “ [I]_{179-mr. thornton} went and heard some kind of a rambling statement , which [the clerk]_{1005-the clerk} said was of no great use . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} ’m afraid [he]_{7211-a poor man who died in the infirmary last night} was but [a drunken fellow]_{7214-a drunken fellow} , though there is no doubt [he]_{7211-a poor man who died in the infirmary last night} came to [his]_{7211-a poor man who died in the infirmary last night} death by violence at last . [One of [[my]_{179-mr. thornton} mother ’s servants]_{7216-my mother ’s servants}]_{7215-one of my mother ’s servants} was engaged to [him]_{7211-a poor man who died in the infirmary last night} , [I]_{179-mr. thornton} believe , and [she]_{7215-one of my mother ’s servants} is in great distress to - day . What about [him]_{7211-a poor man who died in the infirmary last night} ? ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Why , [sir]_5140-sir , [his]_{7211-a poor man who died in the infirmary last night} death is oddly mixed up with somebody in [the house]_{460-the house} [I]_{3631-the police - inspector} saw [you]_5140-sir coming out of just now ; it was a [Mr. Hales]_{197-the hales} ’s [I]_{3631-the police - inspector} believe . ”_{[3631-the police - inspector]} “ Yes ! ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} said [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , turning sharp round and looking into [the inspector]_{3560-the inspector} ’s face with sudden interest . “ What about it ? ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Why , [sir]_5140-sir , it seems to [me]_{3631-the police - inspector} that [I]_{3631-the police - inspector} have got a pretty distinct chain of evidence , inculpating [a gentleman who was walking with [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} that night at [the Outwood station]_{7131-the outwood station}]_{7220-a gentleman who was walking with miss hale that night at the outwood station} , as [the man who struck or pushed [Leonards]_345-leonards off [the platform]_{7155-the platform} and so caused [his]_{7211-a poor man who died in the infirmary last night} death]_{7222-the man who struck or pushed leonards off the platform and so caused his death} . But [the young lady]_{1002-the young lady} denies that [she]_{1002-the young lady} was there at the time . ”_{[3631-the police - inspector]} “ [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} denies [she]_{1002-the young lady} was [there]_457-there ! ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} repeated [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} in an altered voice . “ Tell [me]_{179-mr. thornton} , what evening was it ? What time ? ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ About six o’clock , on the evening of Thursday , the twenty - sixth . ”_[3635-they] [They]_3635-they walked on , side by side , in silence for a minute or two . [The inspector]_{3560-the inspector} was the first to speak . “ [You]_5140-sir see , [sir]_5140-sir , there is like to be [a coroner]_{7227-a coroner} ’s inquest ; and [I]_{3560-the inspector} ’ve got [a young man who is pretty positive,—at least]_{7228-a young man who is pretty positive,—at least} [he]_{7228-a young man who is pretty positive,—at least} was at first;—since [he]_{7228-a young man who is pretty positive,—at least} has heard of [the young lady]_{1002-the young lady} ’s denial , [he]_{7228-a young man who is pretty positive,—at least} says [he]_{7228-a young man who is pretty positive,—at least} should not like to swear ; but still [he]_{7228-a young man who is pretty positive,—at least} ’s pretty positive that [he]_{7228-a young man who is pretty positive,—at least} saw [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} at [the station]_{1056-the station} , walking about with [a gentleman]_{5318-a gentleman} , not five minutes before the time , when [one of [the porters]_{3567-the porters}]_{7232-one of the porters} saw a scuffle , which [he]_{7228-a young man who is pretty positive,—at least} set down to some of [Leonards]_345-leonards ’ impudence — but which led to the fall which caused [his]_{7228-a young man who is pretty positive,—at least} death . And seeing [you]_5140-sir come out of [the very house]_{6550-the very house} , [sir]_5140-sir , [I]_{3560-the inspector} thought [I]_{3560-the inspector} might make bold to ask if — [you]_5140-sir see , it ’s always awkward having to do with cases of disputed identity , and [one]_5094-one does n’t like to doubt the word of [a respectable young woman]_{7237-a respectable young woman} unless [one]_5094-one has strong proof to the contrary . ”_{[3560-the inspector]} “ And [she]_{187-miss hale} denied having been at [the station]_{1056-the station} that evening ! ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} repeated [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , in a low , brooding tone . “ Yes , [sir]_5140-sir , twice over , as distinct as could be . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} told [her]_{187-miss hale} [I]_{179-mr. thornton} should call again , but seeing [you]_5140-sir just as [I]_{179-mr. thornton} was on [my]_{179-mr. thornton} way back from questioning [the young man who said it]_{7241-the young man who said it} was [her]_{187-miss hale} , [I]_{179-mr. thornton} thought [I]_{179-mr. thornton} would ask [your]_5140-sir advice , both as [the magistrate who saw [Leonards]_345-leonards on [his]_345-leonards death - bed]_{7242-the magistrate who saw leonards on his death - bed} , and as [the gentleman who got [me]_{179-mr. thornton} [my]_{179-mr. thornton} berth in the force]_{7243-the gentleman who got me my berth in the force} . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ [You]_{179-mr. thornton} were quite right , ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} said [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “ Do n’t take any steps till [you]_5140-sir have seen [me]_{179-mr. thornton} again . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ [The young lady]_{1002-the young lady} will expect [me]_{179-mr. thornton} to call , from what [I]_{179-mr. thornton} said . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ [I]_{179-mr. thornton} only want to delay [you]_5140-sir an hour . It ’s now three . Come to [[my]_{179-mr. thornton} warehouse]_{7245-my warehouse} at four . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Very well , [sir]_5140-sir ! ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} And [they]_3637-they parted [company]_3638-company . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} hurried to [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} warehouse]_{5484-his warehouse} , and , sternly forbidding [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} clerks]_{3640-his clerks} to allow [any one]_{483-any one} to interrupt [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} went [his]_{179-mr. thornton} way to [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} own private room]_{3642-his own private room} , and locked the door . Then [he]_{179-mr. thornton} indulged [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} in the torture of thinking it all over , and realising every detail . How could [he]_{179-mr. thornton} have lulled [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} into the unsuspicious calm in which [her]_3643-her tearful image had mirrored itself not two hours before , till [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had weakly pitied [her]_3643-her and yearned towards [her]_3643-her , and forgotten the savage , distrustful jealousy with which the sight of [her]_3643-her — and that unknown to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} — at such an hour — in such a place — had inspired [him]_{179-mr. thornton} ! How could [one so pure]_{3644-one so pure} have stooped from [her]_3643-her decorous and noble manner of bearing ! But was it decorous — was it ? [He]_{179-mr. thornton} hated [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} for the idea that forced itself upon [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , just for an instant — no more — and yet , while it was present , thrilled [him]_{179-mr. thornton} with its old potency of attraction towards [her]_3643-her image . And then this falsehood — how terrible must be some dread of shame to be revealed — for , after all , the provocation given by [such a man]_{3645-such a man} as [Leonards]_345-leonards was , when excited by drinking , might , in all probability , be more than enough to justify [any one who came forward to state the circumstances openly and without reserve]_{3646-any one who came forward to state the circumstances openly and without reserve} ! How creeping and deadly that fear which could bow down the truthful [Margaret]_123-margaret to falsehood ! [He]_{179-mr. thornton} could almost pity [her]_3643-her . What would be the end of it ? [She]_3643-her could not have considered all [she]_3643-her was entering upon ; if there was an inquest and [the young man]_{3647-the young man} came forward . Suddenly [he]_{179-mr. thornton} started up . There should be no inquest . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} would save [Margaret]_123-margaret . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} would take the responsibility of preventing the inquest , the issue of which , from the uncertainty of the medical testimony ( which [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had vaguely heard the night before , from [the surgeon in attendance]_{3648-the surgeon in attendance} ) , could be but doubtful ; [the doctors]_{7193-the doctors} had discovered an internal disease far advanced , and sure to prove fatal ; [they]_{7193-the doctors} had stated that death might have been accelerated by the fall , or by the subsequent drinking and exposure to cold . If [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had but known how [Margaret]_123-margaret would have become involved in the affair — if [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had but foreseen that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would have stained [her]_123-margaret whiteness by a falsehood , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could have saved [her]_123-margaret by a word ; for the question , of inquest or no inquest , had hung trembling in the balance only the night before . [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} might love [another]_3474-another — was indifferent and contemptuous to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} — but [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would yet do [her]_123-margaret faithful acts of service of which [she]_123-margaret should never know . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} might despise [her]_123-margaret , but [the woman whom [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had once loved]_{3651-the woman whom he had once loved} should be kept from shame ; and shame it would be to pledge [herself]_123-margaret to a lie in a public court , or otherwise to stand and acknowledge [her]_123-margaret reason for desiring darkness rather than light . [Very gray and stern]_{3652-very gray and stern} did [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} look , as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} passed out through [his]_{179-mr. thornton} wondering clerks . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was away about half an hour ; and scarcely less stern did [he]_{179-mr. thornton} look when [he]_{179-mr. thornton} returned , although [his]_{179-mr. thornton} errand had been successful . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} wrote two lines on a slip of paper , put it in an envelope , and sealed it up . This [he]_{179-mr. thornton} gave to [one of [the clerks]_{3654-the clerks}]_{3653-one of the clerks} , saying : — “ [I]_{179-mr. thornton} appointed [Watson]_353-watson — [he]_353-watson who was [a packer in [the warehouse]_{7248-the warehouse} , and who went into [the police]_{2580-the police}]_{7247-a packer in the warehouse , and who went into the police} — to call on [me]_{179-mr. thornton} at four o’clock . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} have just met [a gentleman from [Liverpool]_95-liverpool who wishes to see [me]_{179-mr. thornton} before [he]_{7250-a gentleman from liverpool who wishes to see me before he leaves town} leaves [town]_688-town]_{7250-a gentleman from liverpool who wishes to see me before he leaves town} . Take care to give this note to [Watson]_353-watson when [he]_{7250-a gentleman from liverpool who wishes to see me before he leaves town} calls . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} The note contained these words : “ There will be no inquest . Medical evidence not sufficient to justify it . Take no further steps . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} have not seen [the coroner]_{7252-the coroner} ; but [I]_{179-mr. thornton} will take the responsibility . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Well , ”_[353-watson] thought [Watson]_353-watson , “ it relieves [me]_353-watson from an awkward job . None of [[my]_353-watson witnesses]_{7085-my witnesses} seemed certain of anything except [the young woman]_{7254-the young woman} . [She]_{7254-the young woman} was clear and distinct enough ; [the porter at [the railroad]_{3456-the railroad}]_{7255-the porter at the railroad} had seen a scuffle ! or when [he]_{7255-the porter at the railroad} found it was likely to bring [him]_{7255-the porter at the railroad} in as [a witness]_{7257-a witness} , then it might not have been a scuffle , only a little larking , and [Leonards]_345-leonards might have jumped off [the platform]_{7155-the platform} [himself;—he]_345-leonards would not stick firm to anything . And [Jennings]_354-jennings , [the grocer ’s shopman,—well]_{7259-the grocer ’s shopman,—well} , [he]_354-jennings was not quite so bad , but [I]_353-watson doubt if [I]_353-watson could have got [him]_354-jennings up to an oath after [he]_354-jennings heard that [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} flatly denied it . It would have been a troublesome job and no satisfaction . And now [I]_353-watson must go and tell [them]_3659-them [they]_3659-them wo n’t be wanted . ”_[353-watson] [He]_3655-he accordingly presented [himself]_3655-he again at [[Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s]_{3656-mr. hale ’s} that evening . [[Her]_3657-her father]_{444-her father} and [Dixon]_186-dixon would fain have persuaded [Margaret]_123-margaret to go to bed ; but [they]_3659-them , neither of [them]_3659-them , knew the reason for [her]_123-margaret low continued refusals to do so . [Dixon]_186-dixon had learnt part of the truth — but only part . [Margaret]_123-margaret would not tell [any human being]_{3660-any human being} of what [she]_123-margaret had said , and [she]_123-margaret did not reveal the fatal termination to [Leonards]_345-leonards ’ fall from [the platform]_{7155-the platform} . So [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s curiosity combined with [her]_186-dixon allegiance to urge [Margaret]_123-margaret to go to rest , which [her]_123-margaret appearance , as [she]_123-margaret lay on the sofa , showed but too clearly that [she]_123-margaret required . [She]_123-margaret did not speak except when spoken to ; [she]_123-margaret tried to smile back in reply to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s anxious looks and words of tender inquiry ; but , instead of a smile , the wan lips resolved themselves into a sigh . [He]_{444-her father} was so miserably uneasy that , at last , [she]_123-margaret consented to go into [[her]_123-margaret own room]_{879-her own room} , and prepare for going to bed . [She]_123-margaret was indeed inclined to give up the idea that [the inspector]_{3560-the inspector} would call again that night , as it was already past nine o’clock . [She]_123-margaret stood by [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , holding on to the back of [his]_{444-her father} chair . “ [You]_{444-her father} will go to bed soon , [papa]_528-papa , wo n’t [you]_{444-her father} ? Do n’t sit up alone ! ”_{[123-margaret]} What [his]_{444-her father} answer was [she]_123-margaret did not hear ; the words were lost in the far smaller sound that magnified itself to [her]_123-margaret fears , and filled [her]_123-margaret brain . There was a low ring at the door - bell . [She]_123-margaret kissed [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and glided down [stairs]_877-stairs , with a rapidity of motion of which [no one]_{535-no one} would have thought [her]_123-margaret capable , who had seen [her]_123-margaret the minute before . [She]_123-margaret put aside [Dixon]_186-dixon . “ Do n’t come ; [I]_123-margaret will open the door . [I]_123-margaret know it is [him]_{444-her father} — [I]_123-margaret can — [I]_123-margaret must manage it all [myself]_123-margaret . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ As [you]_123-margaret please , [miss]_5091-miss ! ”_[186-dixon] said [Dixon]_186-dixon , testily ; but in a moment afterwards , [she]_123-margaret added , “ But [you]_123-margaret ’re not fit for it . [You]_123-margaret are more dead than alive . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Am [I]_123-margaret ? ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , turning round and showing [her]_123-margaret eyes all aglow with strange fire , [her]_123-margaret cheeks flushed , though [her]_123-margaret lips were baked and livid still . [She]_123-margaret opened the door to [the Inspector]_{3560-the inspector} , and preceded [him]_{3560-the inspector} into [the study]_{5186-the study} . [She]_123-margaret placed the candle on the table , and snuffed it carefully , before [she]_123-margaret turned round and faced [him]_{3560-the inspector} . “ [You]_{3560-the inspector} are late ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret . “ Well ? ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret held [her]_123-margaret breath for the answer . “ [I]_123-margaret am sorry to have given any unnecessary trouble , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am ; for , after all , [they]_7263-they ’ve given up all thoughts of holding an inquest . [I]_123-margaret have had other work to do and [other people]_{5786-other people} to see , or [I]_123-margaret should have been [here]_5144-here before now . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Then it is ended , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ There is to be no further enquiry . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_{3560-the inspector} believe [I]_{3560-the inspector} ’ve got [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s note about [me]_{3560-the inspector} , ”_{[3560-the inspector]} said [the Inspector]_{3560-the inspector} , fumbling in [his]_{3560-the inspector} pocket - book . “ [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ Yes ! [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s [a magistrate]_{7266-a magistrate} — ah ! here it is . ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret could not see to read it — no , not although [she]_123-margaret was close to the candle . The words swam before [her]_123-margaret . But [she]_123-margaret held it in [her]_123-margaret hand , and looked at it as if [she]_123-margaret were intently studying it . “ [I]_123-margaret ’m sure , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am , it ’s a great weight off [my]_123-margaret mind ; for the evidence was so uncertain , [you]_5530-ma’am see , that [the man]_{1353-the man} had received any blow at all , and if any question of identity came in , it so complicated the case , as [I]_123-margaret told [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} — — ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret again . “ [I]_123-margaret met [him]_{179-mr. thornton} this morning , just as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was coming out of [this house]_{2584-this house} , and , as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s [an old friend of [mine]_123-margaret]_{7270-an old friend of mine} , besides being [the magistrate who saw [Leonards]_345-leonards last night]_{7271-the magistrate who saw leonards last night} , [I]_123-margaret made bold to tell [him]_{179-mr. thornton} of [my]_123-margaret difficulty . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret sighed deeply . [She]_123-margaret did not want to hear any more ; [she]_123-margaret was afraid alike of what [she]_123-margaret had heard , and of what [she]_123-margaret might hear . [She]_123-margaret wished that [the man]_{1353-the man} would go . [She]_123-margaret forced [herself]_123-margaret to speak . “ Thank [you]_{179-mr. thornton} for calling . It is very late . [I]_123-margaret dare say it is past ten o’clock . Oh ! here is the note ! ”_{[123-margaret]} [she]_123-margaret continued , suddenly interpreting the meaning of the hand held out to receive it . [He]_{1353-the man} was putting it up , when [she]_123-margaret said , “ [I]_123-margaret think it is a cramped , dazzling sort of writing . [I]_123-margaret could not read it ; will [you]_{179-mr. thornton} just read it to [me]_123-margaret ? ”_{[123-margaret]} [He]_{1353-the man} read it aloud to [her]_123-margaret . “ Thank [you]_123-margaret . [You]_123-margaret told [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} that [I]_{1353-the man} was not [there]_457-there ? ”_{[1353-the man]} “ Oh , of course , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am . [I]_123-margaret ’m sorry now that [I]_123-margaret acted upon information , which seems to have been so erroneous . At first [the young man]_{3647-the young man} was so positive ; and now [he]_{3647-the young man} says that [he]_{3647-the young man} doubted all along , and hopes that [his]_{3647-the young man} mistake wo n’t have occasioned [you]_5530-ma’am such annoyance as to lose [[their]_7275-their shop]_{7276-their shop} [your]_5530-ma’am custom . Good night , [ma’am]_5530-ma’am . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Good night . ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret rang the bell for [Dixon]_186-dixon to show [him]_3673-him out . As [Dixon]_186-dixon returned up [the passage]_{6816-the passage} [Margaret]_123-margaret passed [her]_123-margaret swiftly . “ It is all right ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , without looking at [Dixon]_186-dixon ; and before [the woman]_{3675-the woman} could follow [her]_123-margaret with further questions [she]_123-margaret had sped [upstairs]_521-upstairs , and entered [[her]_123-margaret bed - chamber]_{3677-her bed - chamber} , and bolted [her]_123-margaret door . [She]_123-margaret threw [herself]_123-margaret , dressed as [she]_123-margaret was , upon [her]_123-margaret bed . [She]_123-margaret was too much exhausted to think . Half - an - hour or more elapsed before the cramped nature of [her]_123-margaret position , and the chilliness , supervening upon great fatigue , had the power to rouse [her]_123-margaret numbed faculties . Then [she]_123-margaret began to recall , to combine , to wonder . The first idea that presented itself to [her]_123-margaret was , that all this sickening alarm on [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s behalf was over ; that the strain was past . The next was a wish to remember every word of [the Inspector]_{3560-the inspector} ’s which related to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . When had [he]_{179-mr. thornton} seen [him]_{179-mr. thornton} ? What had [he]_{179-mr. thornton} said ? What had [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} done ? What were the exact words of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} note ? And until [she]_123-margaret could recollect , even to the placing or omitting an article , the very expressions which [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had used in the note , [her]_123-margaret mind refused to go on with its progress . But the next conviction [she]_123-margaret came to was clear enough;—Mr . [Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had seen [her]_123-margaret close to [[Outwood]_96-outwood station]_{7192-outwood station} on the fatal Thursday night , and had been told of [her]_123-margaret denial that [she]_123-margaret was there . [She]_123-margaret stood [a liar in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} eyes]_{3680-a liar in his eyes} . [She]_123-margaret was [a liar]_{3681-a liar} . But [she]_123-margaret had no thought of penitence before [God]_174-god ; nothing but chaos and night surrounded the one lurid fact that , in [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s eyes , [she]_123-margaret was degraded . [She]_123-margaret cared not to think , even to [herself]_123-margaret , of how much of excuse [she]_123-margaret might plead . That had nothing to do with [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ; [she]_123-margaret never dreamed that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} , or [any one else]_{5225-any one else} , could find cause for suspicion in what was so natural as [her]_123-margaret accompanying [[her]_123-margaret brother]_{1589-her brother} ; but what was really false and wrong was known to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had a right to judge [her]_123-margaret . “ Oh , [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ! [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} [she]_123-margaret cried , “ what have [I]_123-margaret not sacrificed for [you]_{159-frederick} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} Even when [she]_123-margaret fell asleep [her]_123-margaret thoughts were compelled to travel the same circle , only with exaggerated and monstrous circumstances of pain . When [she]_123-margaret awoke a new idea flashed upon [her]_123-margaret with all the brightness of the morning . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had learnt [her]_123-margaret falsehood before [he]_{179-mr. thornton} went to [the coroner]_{7252-the coroner} ; that suggested the thought , that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had possibly been influenced so to do with a view of sparing [her]_123-margaret the repetition of [her]_123-margaret denial . But [she]_123-margaret pushed this notion on one side with the sick wilfulness of [a child]_{540-a child} . If it were so , [she]_123-margaret felt no gratitude to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , as it only showed [her]_123-margaret how keenly [he]_{179-mr. thornton} must have seen that [she]_123-margaret was disgraced already , before [he]_{179-mr. thornton} took such unwonted pains to spare [her]_123-margaret any further trial of truthfulness , which had already failed so signally . [She]_123-margaret would have gone through the whole — [she]_123-margaret would have perjured [herself]_123-margaret to save [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , rather — far rather — than [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} should have had the knowledge that prompted [him]_{179-mr. thornton} to interfere to save [her]_123-margaret . What ill - fate brought [him]_{179-mr. thornton} in contact with [the Inspector]_{3560-the inspector} ? What made [him]_{179-mr. thornton} be [the very magistrate sent for to receive [Leonards]_345-leonards ’ deposition]_{3687-the very magistrate sent for to receive leonards ’ deposition} ? What had [Leonards]_345-leonards said ? How much of it was intelligible to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , who might already , for aught [she]_123-margaret knew , be aware of the old accusation against [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , through [[their]_3688-their mutual friend]_{1183-their mutual friend} , [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ? If so , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had striven to save [the son]_{1675-the son} , who came in defiance of the law to attend [[his]_{1675-the son} mother]_{5657-his mother} ’s death - bed . And under this idea [she]_123-margaret could feel grateful — not yet , if ever [she]_123-margaret should , if [his]_{179-mr. thornton} interference had been prompted by contempt . Oh ! had [any one]_{483-any one} just cause to feel contempt for [her]_123-margaret ? [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , above all people , on whom [she]_123-margaret had looked down from [her]_123-margaret imaginary heights till now ! [She]_123-margaret suddenly found [herself]_123-margaret at [his]_{179-mr. thornton} feet , and was strangely distressed at [her]_123-margaret fall . [She]_123-margaret shrank from following out [the premises]_{2661-the premises} to [their]_3694-their conclusion , and so acknowledging to [herself]_123-margaret how much [she]_123-margaret valued [his]_{179-mr. thornton} respect and good opinion . Whenever this idea presented itself to [her]_123-margaret at the end of a long avenue of thoughts , [she]_123-margaret turned away from following that path — [she]_123-margaret would not believe in it . It was later than [she]_123-margaret fancied , for in the agitation of the previous night , [she]_123-margaret had forgotten to wind up [her]_123-margaret watch ; and [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} had given especial orders that [she]_123-margaret was not to be disturbed by the usual awakening . By and by the door opened cautiously , and [Dixon]_186-dixon put [her]_186-dixon head in . Perceiving that [Margaret]_123-margaret was awake , [she]_123-margaret came forwards with a letter . “ Here ’s something to do [you]_123-margaret good , [miss]_5091-miss . A letter from [Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Thank [you]_186-dixon , [Dixon]_186-dixon . How late it is ! ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret spoke very languidly , and suffered [Dixon]_186-dixon to lay it on the counterpane before [her]_123-margaret , without putting out a hand to take it . “ [You]_123-margaret want [your]_123-margaret breakfast , [I]_186-dixon ’m sure . [I]_186-dixon will bring it [you]_123-margaret in a minute . [Master]_7279-master has got the tray all ready , [I]_186-dixon know . ”_[186-dixon] [Margaret]_123-margaret did not reply ; [she]_123-margaret let [her]_123-margaret go ; [she]_123-margaret felt that [she]_123-margaret must be alone before [she]_123-margaret could open that letter . [She]_123-margaret opened it at last . The first thing that caught [her]_123-margaret eye was the date two days earlier than [she]_123-margaret received it . [He]_3695-he had then written when [he]_3695-he had promised , and [their]_3696-their alarm might have been spared . But [she]_123-margaret would read the letter and see . It was hasty enough , but perfectly satisfactory . [He]_3695-he had seen [Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} , who knew enough of the case to shake [his]_{135-mr. lennox} head over it , in the first instance , and tell [him]_{135-mr. lennox} [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had done a very daring thing in returning to [England]_9-england , with such an accusation , backed by such powerful influence , hanging over [him]_{135-mr. lennox} . But when [they]_3696-their had come to talk it over , [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} had acknowledged that there might be some chance of [his]_{135-mr. lennox} acquittal , if [he]_{135-mr. lennox} could but prove [his]_{135-mr. lennox} statements by [credible witnesses]_{3697-credible witnesses} — that in such case it might be worth while to stand [his]_{135-mr. lennox} trial , otherwise it would be a great risk . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} would examine — [he]_{135-mr. lennox} would take every pains . “ It struck [me]_{159-frederick} , ”_{[159-frederick]} said [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , “ that [your]_123-margaret introduction , [little sister of mine]_{7280-little sister of mine} , went a long way . Is it so ? [He]_3695-he made so many inquiries , [I]_{159-frederick} can assure [you]_123-margaret . [He]_3695-he seemed [a sharp , intelligent fellow]_{7281-a sharp , intelligent fellow} , and in good practice too , to judge from the signs of business and the number of [clerks]_7282-clerks about [him]_3695-he . But these may be only [lawyer]_7283-lawyer ’s dodges . [I]_{159-frederick} have just caught a packet on the point of sailing — [I]_{159-frederick} am off in five minutes . [I]_{159-frederick} may have to come back to [England]_9-england again on this business , so keep [my]_{159-frederick} visit secret . [I]_{159-frederick} shall send [[my]_{159-frederick} father]_{5535-my father} some rare old sherry , such as [you]_123-margaret can not buy in [England]_9-england ( such stuff as [I]_{159-frederick} ’ve got in the bottle before [me]_{159-frederick} ) ! [He]_3695-he needs something of the kind — [my]_{159-frederick} dear love to [him]_3695-he — [God]_174-god bless [him]_3695-he . [I]_{159-frederick} ’m sure — here ’s [[my]_{159-frederick} cab]_{7285-my cab} . P.S.—What an escape that was ! Take care [you]_123-margaret do n’t breathe of [my]_{159-frederick} having been — not even to [the Shaws]_{355-the shaws} . ”_{[159-frederick]} [Margaret]_123-margaret turned to the envelope : it was marked “ Too late . ”_{[159-frederick]} The letter had probably been trusted to [some careless waiter]_{3698-some careless waiter} , who had forgotten to post it . Oh ! what slight cobwebs of chances stand between [us]_3699-us and [Temptation]_{356-temptation} ! [Frederick]_{159-frederick} had been safe , and out of [England]_9-england twenty , nay , thirty hours ago ; and it was only about seventeen hours since [she]_123-margaret had told a falsehood to baffle pursuit , which even then would have been vain . How faithless [she]_123-margaret had been ! Where now was [her]_123-margaret proud motto , “ Fais ce que dois , [advienne que pourra]_{7286-advienne que pourra} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} If [she]_123-margaret had but dared to bravely tell the truth as regarded [herself]_123-margaret , defying [them]_3700-them to find out what [she]_123-margaret refused to tell concerning another , how light of heart [she]_123-margaret would now have felt ! Not humbled before [God]_174-god , as having failed in trust towards [Him]_{159-frederick} ; not degraded and abased in [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s sight . [She]_123-margaret caught [herself]_123-margaret up at this with a miserable tremor ; here was [she]_123-margaret classing [his]_{179-mr. thornton} low opinion of [her]_123-margaret alongside with the displeasure of [God]_174-god . How was it that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} haunted [her]_123-margaret imagination so persistently ? What could it be ? Why did [she]_123-margaret care for what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} thought , in spite of all [her]_123-margaret pride ; in spite of [herself]_123-margaret ? [She]_123-margaret believed that [she]_123-margaret could have borne the sense of Almighty displeasure , because [He]_{179-mr. thornton} knew all , and could read [her]_123-margaret penitence , and hear [her]_123-margaret cries for help in time to come . But [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} — why did [she]_123-margaret tremble , and hide [her]_123-margaret face in the pillow ? What strong feeling had overtaken [her]_123-margaret at last ? [She]_123-margaret sprang out of bed and prayed long and earnestly . It soothed and comforted [her]_123-margaret so to open [her]_123-margaret heart . But as soon as [she]_123-margaret reviewed [her]_123-margaret position [she]_123-margaret found the sting was still there ; that [she]_123-margaret was not good enough , nor pure enough to be indifferent to the lowered opinion of [a fellow creature]_{3701-a fellow creature} : that the thought of how [he]_{179-mr. thornton} must be looking upon [her]_123-margaret with contempt , stood between [her]_123-margaret and [her]_123-margaret sense of wrong - doing . [She]_123-margaret took [her]_123-margaret letter in to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} as soon as [she]_123-margaret was drest . There was so slight an allusion to [their]_3703-their alarm at [the railroad station]_{3575-the railroad station} , that [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} passed over it without paying any attention to it . Indeed , beyond the mere fact of [Frederick]_{159-frederick} having sailed undiscovered and unsuspected , [he]_{134-mr. hale} did not gather much from the letter at the time , [he]_{134-mr. hale} was so uneasy about [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s pallid looks . [She]_123-margaret seemed continually on the point of weeping . “ [You]_123-margaret are sadly overdone , [Margaret]_123-margaret . It is no wonder . But [you]_123-margaret must let [me]_{134-mr. hale} nurse [you]_123-margaret now . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [He]_{134-mr. hale} made [her]_123-margaret lie down on the sofa , and went for a shawl to cover [her]_123-margaret with . [His]_{134-mr. hale} tenderness released [her]_123-margaret tears ; and [she]_123-margaret cried bitterly . “ [Poor child!—poor child]_{7287-poor child!—poor child} ! ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [he]_{134-mr. hale} , looking fondly at [her]_123-margaret , as [she]_123-margaret lay with [her]_123-margaret face to the wall , shaking with [her]_123-margaret sobs . After a while they ceased , and [she]_123-margaret began to wonder whether [she]_123-margaret durst give [herself]_123-margaret the relief of telling [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} of all [her]_123-margaret trouble . But there were more reasons against it than for it . The only one for it was the relief to [herself]_123-margaret ; and against it was the thought that it would add materially to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s nervousness , if it were indeed necessary for [Frederick]_{159-frederick} to come to [England]_9-england again ; that [he]_{134-mr. hale} would dwell on the circumstance of [[his]_{134-mr. hale} son]_{831-his son} ’s having caused the death of [a man]_{940-a man} , however unwittingly and unwillingly ; that this knowledge would perpetually recur to trouble [him]_{134-mr. hale} , in various shapes of exaggeration and distortion from the simple truth . And about [her]_123-margaret own great fault — [he]_{134-mr. hale} would be distressed beyond measure at [her]_123-margaret want of courage and faith , yet perpetually troubled to make excuses for [her]_123-margaret . [Formerly Margaret]_123-margaret would have come to [him]_{134-mr. hale} as [priest]_3709-priest as well as [father]_5264-father , to tell [him]_{134-mr. hale} of [her]_123-margaret temptation and [her]_123-margaret sin ; but latterly [they]_3711-they had not spoken much on such subjects ; and [she]_123-margaret knew not how , in [his]_{134-mr. hale} change of opinions , [he]_{134-mr. hale} would reply if the depth of [her]_123-margaret soul called unto [his]_{134-mr. hale} . No ; [she]_123-margaret would keep [her]_123-margaret secret , and bear the burden alone . Alone [she]_123-margaret would go before [God]_174-god , and cry for [His]_174-god absolution . Alone [she]_123-margaret would endure [her]_123-margaret disgraced position in the opinion of [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [She]_123-margaret was unspeakably touched by the tender efforts of [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} to think of cheerful subjects on which to talk , and so to take [her]_123-margaret thoughts away from dwelling on all that had happened of late . It was some months since [he]_{134-mr. hale} had been so talkative as [he]_{134-mr. hale} was this day . [He]_{134-mr. hale} would not let [her]_123-margaret sit up , and offended [Dixon]_186-dixon desperately by insisting on waiting upon [her]_123-margaret [himself]_{134-mr. hale} . At last [she]_123-margaret smiled ; a poor , weak little smile ; but it gave [him]_{134-mr. hale} the truest pleasure . “ It seems strange to think , that what gives [us]_7288-us most hope for the future should be called [Dolores]_349-dolores , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . The remark was more in character with [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} than with [her]_123-margaret usual self ; but to - day [they]_3714-we seemed to have changed natures . “ [[Her]_349-dolores mother]_{469-her mother} was [a Spaniard]_{7290-a spaniard} , [I]_3714-we believe : that accounts for [her]_{469-her mother} religion . [[Her]_349-dolores father]_{444-her father} was [a stiff Presbyterian]_{7292-a stiff presbyterian} when [I]_3714-we knew [him]_{444-her father} . But it is a very soft and pretty name . ”_[3714-we] “ How young [she]_349-dolores is!—younger by fourteen months than [I]_3715-i am . Just the age that [Edith]_131-edith was when [she]_131-edith was engaged to [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} . [Papa]_139-papa , [we]_3714-we will go and see [them]_7293-them in [Spain]_65-spain . ”_[3715-i] [He]_3715-i shook [his]_3715-i head . But [he]_3715-i said , “ If [you]_3714-we wish it [Margaret]_123-margaret . Only let [us]_3714-we come back here . It would seem unfair — unkind to [[your]_3714-we mother]_{5280-your mother} , who always , [I]_3715-i ’m afraid , disliked [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} so much , if [we]_3714-we left it now [she]_{5280-your mother} is lying here , and can not go with [us]_3714-we . No , [dear]_5155-dear ; [you]_3714-we shall go and see [them]_7293-them , and bring [me]_3715-i back a report of [[my]_3715-i Spanish daughter]_{7296-my spanish daughter} . ”_[3715-i] “ No , [papa]_528-papa , [I]_3714-we wo n’t go without [you]_528-papa . Who is to take care of [you]_528-papa when [I]_3714-we am gone ? ”_[3714-we] “ [I]_123-margaret should like to know which of [us]_3714-we is taking care of the other . But if [you]_528-papa went , [I]_123-margaret should persuade [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} to let [me]_123-margaret give [him]_{179-mr. thornton} double lessons . [We]_3714-we would work up the classics famously . That would be a perpetual interest . [You]_528-papa might go on , and see [Edith]_131-edith at [Corfu]_2-corfu , if [you]_528-papa liked . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret did not speak all at once . Then [she]_123-margaret said rather gravely : “ Thank [you]_528-papa , [papa]_528-papa . But [I]_123-margaret do n’t want to go . [We]_3714-we will hope that [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} will manage so well , that [Frederick]_{159-frederick} may bring [Dolores]_349-dolores to see [us]_3714-we when [they]_3714-we are married . And as for [Edith]_131-edith , the regiment wo n’t remain much longer in [Corfu]_2-corfu . Perhaps [we]_3714-we shall see both of [them]_3714-we here before another year is out . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s cheerful subjects had come to an end . Some painful recollections had stolen across [his]_{134-mr. hale} mind , and driven [him]_{134-mr. hale} into silence . By and by [Margaret]_123-margaret said : “ [Papa]_139-papa — did [you]_139-papa see [Nicholas Higgins]_202-higgins at the funeral ? [He]_202-higgins was [there]_457-there , and [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} too . [Poor fellow]_{5622-poor fellow} ! it was [his]_202-higgins way of showing sympathy . [He]_202-higgins has a good warm heart under [his]_202-higgins bluff abrupt ways . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} am sure of it , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} replied [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} saw it all along , even while [you]_123-margaret tried to persuade [me]_{134-mr. hale} that [he]_202-higgins was all sorts of bad things . [We]_7301-we will go and see them to - morrow , if [you]_139-papa are strong enough to walk so far . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Oh yes . [I]_123-margaret want to see [them]_7302-them . [We]_7301-we did not pay [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} — or rather [she]_7303-she refused to take it , [Dixon]_186-dixon says . [We]_7301-we will go so as to catch [him]_202-higgins just after [his]_202-higgins dinner , and before [he]_202-higgins goes to [his]_202-higgins work . ”_{[123-margaret]} Towards evening [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} said : “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} half expected [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} would have called . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} spoke of a book yesterday which [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had , and which [I]_{134-mr. hale} wanted to see . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} said [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would try and bring it to - day . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [Margaret]_123-margaret sighed . [She]_123-margaret knew [he]_3716-he would not come . [He]_3716-he would be too delicate to run the chance of meeting [her]_123-margaret , while [her]_123-margaret shame must be so fresh in [his]_3716-he memory . The very mention of [his]_3716-he name renewed [her]_123-margaret trouble , and produced a relapse into the feeling of depressed , pre - occupied exhaustion . [She]_123-margaret gave way to listless languor . Suddenly it struck [her]_123-margaret that this was a strange manner to show [her]_123-margaret patience , or to reward [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} for [his]_{444-her father} watchful care of [her]_123-margaret all through the day . [She]_123-margaret sate up , and offered to read aloud . [His]_3716-he eyes were failing , and [he]_3716-he gladly accepted [her]_123-margaret proposal . [She]_123-margaret read well : [she]_123-margaret gave the due emphasis ; but had [any one]_{483-any one} asked [her]_123-margaret , when [she]_123-margaret had ended , the meaning of what [she]_123-margaret had been reading , [she]_123-margaret could not have told . [She]_123-margaret was smitten with a feeling of ingratitude to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , inasmuch as , in the morning , [she]_123-margaret had refused to accept the kindness [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had shown [her]_123-margaret in making further inquiry from [the medical men]_{3719-the medical men} , so as to obviate any inquest being held . Oh ! [she]_123-margaret was grateful ! [She]_123-margaret had been cowardly and false , and had shown [her]_123-margaret cowardliness and falsehood in action that could not be recalled ; but [she]_123-margaret was not ungrateful . It sent a glow to [her]_123-margaret heart , to know [she]_123-margaret could feel towards one who had reason to despise [her]_123-margaret . [His]_{179-mr. thornton} cause for contempt was so just , that [she]_123-margaret should have respected [him]_{179-mr. thornton} less if [she]_123-margaret had thought [he]_{179-mr. thornton} did not feel contempt . It was a pleasure to feel how thoroughly [she]_123-margaret respected [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} could not prevent [her]_123-margaret doing that ; it was the one comfort in all this misery . Late in the evening , the expected book arrived , “ with [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s kind regards , and wishes to know how [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} is . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Say that [I]_123-margaret am much better , [Dixon]_186-dixon , but that [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} — ”_{[123-margaret]} “ No , [papa]_528-papa , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , eagerly—“don’t say anything about [me]_123-margaret . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} does not ask . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [[My]_{444-her father} dear child]_{7305-my dear child} , how [you]_{7305-my dear child} are shivering ! ”_{[444-her father]} said [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , a few minutes afterwards . “ [You]_{7305-my dear child} must go to bed directly . [You]_{7305-my dear child} have turned quite pale ! ”_{[444-her father]} [Margaret]_123-margaret did not refuse to go , though [she]_123-margaret was loth to leave [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} alone . [She]_123-margaret needed the relief of solitude after a day of busy thinking , and busier repenting . But [she]_123-margaret seemed much as usual the next day ; the lingering gravity and sadness , and the occasional absence of mind , were not unnatural symptoms in the early days of grief . And almost in proportion to [her]_123-margaret re - establishment in health , was [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s relapse into [his]_{444-her father} abstracted musings upon [the wife [he]_{444-her father} had lost]_{3723-the wife he had lost} , and the past era in [his]_{444-her father} life that was closed to [him]_{444-her father} for ever . CHAPTER XXXVI . [UNION NOT ALWAYS STRENGTH]_{294-the union} . “ The steps of [the bearers]_{7306-the bearers} , heavy and slow , The sobs of [the mourners]_{7307-the mourners} , deep and low . ”_{[357-shelley]} [SHELLEY]_357-shelley . At the time arranged the previous day , [they]_3724-they set out on [their]_3724-they walk to see [Nicholas Higgins]_202-higgins and [[his]_202-higgins daughter]_{840-his daughter} . [They]_3724-they both were reminded of [their]_3724-they recent loss , by a strange kind of shyness in [their]_3724-they new habiliments , and in the fact that it was the first time , for many weeks , that [they]_3724-they had deliberately gone out together . [They]_3724-they drew very close to each other in unspoken sympathy . [Nicholas]_202-higgins was sitting by the fire - side in [his]_202-higgins accustomed corner ; but [he]_202-higgins had not [his]_202-higgins accustomed pipe . [He]_202-higgins was leaning [his]_202-higgins head upon [his]_202-higgins hand , [his]_202-higgins arm resting on [his]_202-higgins knee . [He]_202-higgins did not get up when [he]_202-higgins saw [them]_3724-they , though [Margaret]_123-margaret could read the welcome in [his]_202-higgins eye . “ Sit [ye]_123-margaret down , sit [ye]_123-margaret down . Fire ’s welly out , ”_{[202-higgins]} said [he]_202-higgins , giving [it]_3726-it a vigorous poke , as if to turn attention away from [himself]_202-higgins . [He]_202-higgins was rather disorderly , to be sure , with a black unshaven beard of several days ’ growth , making [his]_202-higgins pale face look yet paler , and a jacket which would have been all the better for patching . “ [We]_3724-they thought [we]_3724-they should have a good chance of finding [you]_202-higgins , just after dinner - time , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ [We]_3724-they have had [our]_3724-they sorrows too , since [we]_3724-they saw [you]_202-higgins , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “ Ay , ay . Sorrows is more plentiful than dinners just now ; [I]_{134-mr. hale} reckon , [my]_{134-mr. hale} dinner hour stretches all o’er the day ; [yo’re]_123-margaret pretty sure of finding [me]_{134-mr. hale} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Are [you]_202-higgins out of work ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ Ay , ”_{[202-higgins]} [he]_202-higgins replied shortly . Then , after a moment ’s silence , [he]_202-higgins added , looking up for the first time : “ [I]_202-higgins ’m not wanting brass . Dunno yo ’ think it . [Bess]_205-bess , [poor lass]_{5574-poor lass} , had a little stock under [her]_205-bess pillow , ready to slip into [my]_202-higgins hand , last moment , and [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} is fustian - cutting . But [I]_202-higgins ’m out of work a ’ the same . ”_{[202-higgins]} “ [We]_7309-we owe [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} some money , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , before [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s sharp pressure on [his]_{134-mr. hale} arm could arrest the words . “ If hoo takes it , [I]_123-margaret ’ll turn [her]_205-bess out o ’ doors . [I]_123-margaret ’ll bide inside these four walls , and [she]_205-bess ’ll bide out . That ’s a ’ . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But [we]_7309-we owe [her]_205-bess many thanks for [her]_205-bess kind service , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} began [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} again . “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} ne’er thanken [[your]_{134-mr. hale} daughter]_{7310-your daughter} [theer]_{7310-your daughter} for [her]_{7310-your daughter} deeds o ’ love to [[my]_{134-mr. hale} poor wench]_{7311-my poor wench} . [[I]_{134-mr. hale} ne’er]_{7312-i ne’er} could find th ’ words . [I’se]_{134-mr. hale} have to begin to try now , if [yo]_{134-mr. hale} ’ start making an ado about what little [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} could sarve [yo]_{134-mr. hale} ’ . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Is it because of the strike [you]_{134-mr. hale} ’re out of work ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret gently . “ Strike ’s ended . It ’s o’er for this time . [I]_123-margaret ’m out o ’ work because [[I]_123-margaret ne’er]_{7312-i ne’er} asked for it . And [I]_123-margaret ne’er asked for it , because good words is scarce , and bad words is plentiful . ”_{[123-margaret]} [He]_{134-mr. hale} was in a mood to take a surly pleasure in giving answers that were like riddles . But [Margaret]_123-margaret saw that [he]_{134-mr. hale} would like to be asked for the explanation . “ And good words are — ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Asking for work . [I]_{134-mr. hale} reckon [them]_7314-them ’s almost the best words that [men]_806-men can say . ‘ [Gi]_7316-gi ’ [me]_{134-mr. hale} work ’ means ‘ and [I]_{134-mr. hale} ’ll do it like [a man]_{940-a man} . ’ [Them]_7314-them ’s good words . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ And bad words are refusing [you]_{134-mr. hale} work when [you]_{134-mr. hale} ask for it . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Ay . Bad words is saying ‘ [Aha]_7318-aha , [[my]_123-margaret fine chap]_{7319-my fine chap} ! [Yo’ve]_123-margaret been true to [yo’r]_123-margaret order , and [I]_123-margaret ’ll be true to [mine]_123-margaret . [Yo]_123-margaret ’ did the best [yo]_123-margaret ’ could for [them]_7314-them as wanted help ; that ’s [yo’re]_123-margaret way of being true to [yo’re]_123-margaret kind : and [I]_123-margaret ’ll be true to [mine]_123-margaret . [Yo’ve]_123-margaret been [a poor fool]_{7320-a poor fool} , as knowed no better nor be [a true faithful fool]_{7321-a true faithful fool} . So go and be d — d to [yo]_123-margaret ’ . There ’s no work for [yo]_123-margaret ’ here . ’ [Them]_7314-them ’s bad words . [I]_123-margaret ’m not [a fool]_{2788-a fool} ; and if [I]_123-margaret was , [folk]_2004-folk ought to [ha]_7324-ha ’ taught [me]_123-margaret how to be wise after [their]_2004-folk fashion . [I]_123-margaret could m’appen [ha]_7324-ha ’ learnt , if [any one]_{483-any one} had tried to teach [me]_123-margaret . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Would it not be worth while , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , “ to ask [[your]_123-margaret old master]_{7326-your old master} if [he]_{7326-your old master} would take [you]_123-margaret back again ? It might be a poor chance , but it would be a chance . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [He]_{134-mr. hale} looked up again , with a sharp glance at [the questioner]_{3727-the questioner} ; and then tittered a low and bitter laugh . “ [Measter]_123-margaret ! if it ’s no offence , [I]_{134-mr. hale} ’ll ask [yo]_123-margaret ’ a question or two in [my]_{134-mr. hale} turn . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ [You]_123-margaret ’re quite welcome , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} reckon yo’n some way of earning [your]_123-margaret bread . [Folk]_2004-folk seldom lives [i]_{134-mr. hale} ’ [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} just for pleasure , if [they]_2004-folk can live anywhere else . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ [You]_{134-mr. hale} are quite right . [I]_{134-mr. hale} have [some independent property]_{7328-some independent property} , but [my]_{134-mr. hale} intention in settling in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} was to become [a private tutor]_{5313-a private tutor} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ To teach [folk]_2004-folk . Well ! [I]_{134-mr. hale} reckon [they]_2004-folk pay [yo]_123-margaret ’ for teaching [them]_2004-folk , dunnot [they]_2004-folk ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Yes , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} replied [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , smiling . “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} teach in order to get paid . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ And [them]_2004-folk that pays [yo]_123-margaret ’ , dun [they]_2004-folk tell [yo]_123-margaret ’ whatten to do , or whatten not to do wi ’ the money [they]_2004-folk gives [you]_123-margaret in just payment for [your]_123-margaret pains — in fair exchange like ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ No ; to be sure not ! ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ [They]_2004-folk dunnot say , ‘ [Yo]_123-margaret ’ may have [a brother]_{7331-a brother} , or [a friend as dear as [a brother]_{7331-a brother} , who wants this here brass for a purpose both [yo]_123-margaret ’ and [he]_{7331-a brother} think right]_{7332-a friend as dear as a brother , who wants this here brass for a purpose both yo ’ and he think right} ; but [yo]_123-margaret ’ mun promise not give it to [him]_{7331-a brother} . [Yo]_123-margaret ’ may see a good use , as [yo]_123-margaret ’ think , to put [yo’r]_123-margaret money to ; but [we]_7334-we do n’t think it good , and so if [yo]_123-margaret ’ spend it a - thatens [we]_7334-we ’ll just leave off dealing with [yo]_123-margaret ’ . ’ [They]_2004-folk dunnot say that , dun [they]_2004-folk ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ No : to be sure not ! ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Would [yo]_123-margaret ’ stand it if [they]_2004-folk did ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ It would be some very hard pressure that would make [me]_{134-mr. hale} even think of submitting to such dictation . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ There ’s not the pressure on all [the broad earth]_{7335-the broad earth} that would make [me]_202-higgins , ”_{[202-higgins]} said [Nicholas Higgins]_202-higgins . “ Now [yo’ve]_123-margaret got it . [Yo’ve]_123-margaret hit the bull ’s eye . [Hampers]_7336-hampers — that ’s where [I]_202-higgins worked — makes [[their]_2004-folk men]_{7337-their men} pledge ’ emselves [they]_2004-folk ’ll not give a penny to help [th ’ Union]_{2038-th ’ union} or keep turn - outs fro ’ clemming . [They]_2004-folk may pledge and make pledge , ”_{[202-higgins]} continued [he]_202-higgins , scornfully ; “ [they]_2004-folk nobbut make [liars and hypocrites]_{7339-liars and hypocrites} . And that ’s a less sin , to [my]_202-higgins mind , to make [men]_806-men ’s hearts so hard that [they]_2004-folk ’ll not do a kindness to [them]_806-men as needs it , or help on the right and just cause , though it goes again the strong hand . But [I]_202-higgins ’ll ne’er forswear [mysel]_202-higgins ’ for a ’ the work [the king]_{7341-the king} could gi’e [me]_202-higgins . [I]_202-higgins ’m [a member o ’ the Union]_{7342-a member o ’ the union} ; and [I]_202-higgins think it ’s the only thing to do [the workmen]_{1325-the workmen} any good . And [I]_202-higgins ’ve been [a turn - out]_{7344-a turn - out} , and known what it was to [clem]_7345-clem ; so if [I]_202-higgins get a shilling , sixpence shall go to [them]_2004-folk if [they]_2004-folk axe it from [me]_202-higgins . Consequence is , [I]_202-higgins dunnot see where [I]_202-higgins ’m to get a shilling . ”_{[202-higgins]} “ Is that rule about not contributing to [the Union]_{2303-the union} in force at all the mills ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ [I]_123-margaret can not say . It ’s a new regulation at [ours]_7347-ours ; and [I]_123-margaret reckon [they]_2004-folk ’ll find that [they]_2004-folk can not stick to it . But it ’s in force now . By - and - by [they]_2004-folk ’ll find out , [tyrants]_7348-tyrants makes [liars]_7349-liars . ”_{[123-margaret]} There was a little pause . [Margaret]_123-margaret was hesitating whether [she]_123-margaret should say what was in [her]_123-margaret mind ; [she]_123-margaret was unwilling to irritate one who was always gloomy and despondent enough . At last out it came . But in [her]_123-margaret soft tones , and with [her]_123-margaret reluctant manner , [shewing]_3728-shewing that [she]_123-margaret was unwilling to say anything unpleasant , it did not seem to annoy [Higgins]_202-higgins , only to perplex [him]_202-higgins . “ Do [you]_123-margaret remember [poor Boucher]_262-boucher saying that [the Union]_{2303-the union} was [a tyrant]_{7351-a tyrant} ? [I]_123-margaret think [he]_262-boucher said it was [the worse tyrant of all]_{7352-the worse tyrant of all} . And [I]_123-margaret remember , at the time [I]_123-margaret agreed with [him]_262-boucher . ”_{[123-margaret]} It was a long while before [he]_202-higgins spoke . [He]_202-higgins was resting [his]_202-higgins head on [his]_202-higgins two hands , and looking down into the fire , so [she]_123-margaret could not read the expression on [his]_202-higgins face . “ [I]_202-higgins ’ll not deny but what [th ’ Union]_{2038-th ’ union} finds it necessary to force [a man]_{940-a man} into [his]_{940-a man} own good . [I]_202-higgins ’ll speak truth . [A man]_{940-a man} leads a dree life who ’s not [i]_202-higgins ’ [th ’ Union]_{2038-th ’ union} . But once [i]_202-higgins ’ th ’ Union , [his]_{940-a man} interests are taken care on better nor [he]_{940-a man} could do it for [himsel]_{940-a man} ’ , or by [himsel]_{940-a man} ’ , for that matter . It ’s the only way [working men]_{7357-working men} can get [their]_{7357-working men} rights , by [all joining together]_{7358-all joining together} . More [the members]_{7359-the members} , more chance for [each one separate man having justice done [him]_{940-a man}]_{7360-each one separate man having justice done him} . [Government]_{7361-government} takes care o ’ [fools]_2005-fools and [madmen]_7363-madmen ; and if [any man]_{3113-any man} is inclined to do [himsel]_{940-a man} ’ or [[his]_{3113-any man} neighbour]_{7365-his neighbour} a hurt , it puts a bit of a check on [him]_{940-a man} , whether [he]_{940-a man} likes it or no . That ’s all [we]_7366-we do [i]_202-higgins ’ th ’ Union . [We]_7366-we ca n’t clap [folk]_2004-folk into [prison]_7368-prison ; but [we]_7366-we can make [a man]_{940-a man} ’s life so heavy to be borne , that [he]_{940-a man} ’s obliged to come in , and be wise and helpful in spite of [himsel]_{940-a man} ’ . [Boucher]_262-boucher were [a fool]_{2788-a fool} all along , and [ne’er]_7371-ne’er a worse fool than at [th]_7372-th ’ last . ”_{[202-higgins]} “ [He]_262-boucher did [you]_123-margaret harm ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ Aye , that did [he]_262-boucher . [We]_7366-we had public opinion on [our]_7366-we side , till [he]_262-boucher and [[his]_262-boucher sort]_{7373-his sort} began rioting and breaking laws . It were all o’er wi ’ the strike then . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Then would it not have been far better to have left [him]_262-boucher alone , and not forced [him]_262-boucher to join [the Union]_{2303-the union} ? [He]_262-boucher did [you]_123-margaret no good ; and [you]_123-margaret drove [him]_262-boucher mad . ”_{[202-higgins]} “ [Margaret]_123-margaret , ”_{[444-her father]} said [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , in a low and warning tone , for [he]_{444-her father} saw the cloud gathering on [Higgins]_202-higgins ’s face . “ [I]_202-higgins like [her]_123-margaret , ”_{[202-higgins]} said [Higgins]_202-higgins , suddenly . “ [Hoo]_203-hoo speaks plain out what ’s in [her]_123-margaret mind . [Hoo]_203-hoo does n’t comprehend th ’ Union for all that . It ’s a great power : it ’s [our]_7375-our only power . [I]_202-higgins ha ’ read a bit o ’ poetry about a plough going o’er a daisy , as made tears come into [my]_202-higgins eyes , afore [I]_202-higgins ’d other cause for crying . But [the chap ne’er]_{7376-the chap ne’er} stopped driving the plough , [I’se]_202-higgins warrant , for all [he]_{7376-the chap ne’er} was pitiful about the daisy . [He]_{7376-the chap ne’er} ’d too much [mother]_445-mother - wit for that . [Th]_7378-th ’ Union ’s the plough , making ready [the land]_{2750-the land} for harvest - time . Such as Boucher—’twould be settin ’ [him]_{7376-the chap ne’er} up too much to liken [him]_{7376-the chap ne’er} to a daisy ; [he]_{7376-the chap ne’er} ’s liker a weed lounging over the ground — mun just made up [their]_7380-their mind to be put out o ’ the way . [I]_202-higgins ’m sore vexed wi ’ [him]_{7376-the chap ne’er} just now . So m’appen , [I]_202-higgins dunnot speak [him]_{7376-the chap ne’er} fair . [I]_202-higgins could go o’er [him]_{7376-the chap ne’er} wi ’ a plough [mysel]_7381-mysel ’ , wi ’ a ’ the pleasure in life . ”_{[202-higgins]} “ Why ? What has [he]_{7376-the chap ne’er} been doing ? Anything fresh ? ”_{[202-higgins]} “ Ay , to be sure . [He]_{7376-the chap ne’er} ’s ne’er out o ’ mischief , [that man]_{5543-that man} . First of a ’ [he]_{7376-the chap ne’er} must go raging like [a mad fool]_{7383-a mad fool} , and kick up yon riot . Then [he]_{7376-the chap ne’er} ’d to go into hiding , where [he]_{7376-the chap ne’er} ’d a been yet , if [Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had followed [him]_{7376-the chap ne’er} out as [I]_202-higgins ’d hoped [he]_{7376-the chap ne’er} would ha ’ done . But [Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , having got [his]_{179-mr. thornton} own purpose , did n’t care to go on wi ’ the prosecution for the riot . So [Boucher]_262-boucher slunk back again to [[his]_262-boucher house]_{7384-his house} . [He]_262-boucher ne’er showed [himsel]_262-boucher ’ abroad for a day or two . [He]_262-boucher had that grace . And then , where think [ye]_7385-ye that [he]_{7376-the chap ne’er} went ? Why , to [Hampers]_7336-hampers ’ . Damn [him]_{7376-the chap ne’er} ! [He]_{7376-the chap ne’er} went wi ’ [his]_{7376-the chap ne’er} mealy - mouthed face , that turns [me]_202-higgins sick to look at , a - asking for work , though [he]_{7376-the chap ne’er} knowed well enough the new rule , o ’ pledging [themselves]_{7387-themselves} to give nought to [th ’ Unions]_{3180-th ’ unions} ; nought to help [the starving turn - out]_{7389-the starving turn - out} ! Why [he]_{7376-the chap ne’er} ’d a clemmed to death , if [th ’ Union]_{2038-th ’ union} had na helped [him]_{7376-the chap ne’er} in [[his]_{7376-the chap ne’er} pinch]_{7391-his pinch} . There [he]_{7376-the chap ne’er} went , ossing to promise [aught]_7392-aught , and pledge [himsel]_262-boucher ’ to [aught]_7392-aught — to tell a ’ [he]_{7376-the chap ne’er} know’d on [our]_7393-our proceedings , [the good - for - nothing Judas]_{7394-the good - for - nothing judas} ! But [I]_202-higgins ’ll say this for [Hamper]_281-hamper , and thank [him]_281-hamper for it at [my]_202-higgins dying day , [he]_{7376-the chap ne’er} drove [Boucher]_262-boucher away , and would na listen to [him]_262-boucher — [ne’er]_7371-ne’er a word — though [folk standing by]_{7396-folk standing by} , says [the traitor]_{7397-the traitor} cried like a babby ! ”_{[202-higgins]} “ Oh ! how shocking ! how pitiful ! ”_{[123-margaret]} exclaimed [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ [Higgins]_202-higgins , [I]_123-margaret do n’t know [you]_202-higgins to - day . Do n’t [you]_202-higgins see how [you]_202-higgins ’ve made [Boucher]_262-boucher what [he]_262-boucher is , by driving [him]_262-boucher into [the Union]_{2303-the union} against [his]_262-boucher will — without [his]_262-boucher heart going with it . [You]_202-higgins have made [him]_262-boucher what [he]_262-boucher is ! ”_{[123-margaret]} Made [him]_3730-he what [he]_3730-he is ! What was [he]_3730-he ? Gathering , gathering along [the narrow street]_{3731-the narrow street} , came a hollow , measured sound ; now forcing itself on [their]_3732-their attention . Many voices were hushed and low : many steps were heard , not moving onwards , at least not with any rapidity or steadiness of motion , but as if circling round one spot . Yes , there was one distinct , slow tramp of feet , which made itself a clear path through the air , and reached [their]_3732-their ears ; the measured laboured walk of [men carrying a heavy burden]_{3733-men carrying a heavy burden} . [They]_3732-their were all drawn towards the house - door by some irresistible impulse ; impelled thither — not by a poor curiosity , but as if by some solemn blast . [Six men]_{3734-six men} walked in the middle of [the road]_{1348-the road} , [three of [them]_{3734-six men}]_{3736-three of them} being [policemen]_{3737-policemen} . [They]_{3734-six men} carried a door , taken off its hinges , upon [their]_{3734-six men} shoulders , on which lay [some dead human creature]_{3738-some dead human creature} ; and from each side of the door there were constant droppings . All [the street]_{1105-the street} turned out to see , and , seeing , to accompany [the procession]_{3740-the procession} , each one questioning [the bearers , who answered almost reluctantly at last]_{3741-the bearers , who answered almost reluctantly at last} , so often had [they]_{3741-the bearers , who answered almost reluctantly at last} told the tale . “ [We]_{3734-six men} found [him]_3730-he [i]_{3741-the bearers , who answered almost reluctantly at last} ’ th ’ brook in [the field beyond there]_{7399-the field beyond there} . ”_{[3741-the bearers , who answered almost reluctantly at last]} “ Th ’ brook!—why there ’s not water enough to drown [him]_3730-he ! ”_{[202-higgins]} “ [He]_3730-he was [a determined chap]_{7400-a determined chap} . [He]_3730-he lay with [his]_3730-he face downwards . [He]_3730-he was sick enough o ’ living , choose what cause [he]_3730-he had for it . ”_{[202-higgins]} [Higgins]_202-higgins crept up to [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s side , and said in a weak piping kind of voice : “ It ’s not [John Boucher]_262-boucher ? [He]_3730-he had na spunk enough . Sure ! It ’s not [John Boucher]_262-boucher ! Why , [they]_3742-they are a ’ looking this way ! Listen ! [I]_202-higgins ’ve a singing in [my]_202-higgins head , and [I]_202-higgins can not hear . ”_{[202-higgins]} [They]_3742-they put the door down carefully upon the stones , and all might see [the poor drowned wretch]_{3743-the poor drowned wretch} — [his]_{3743-the poor drowned wretch} glassy eyes , one half - open , staring right upwards to the sky . Owing to the position in which [he]_{3743-the poor drowned wretch} had been found lying , [his]_{3743-the poor drowned wretch} face was swollen and discoloured ; besides , [his]_{3743-the poor drowned wretch} skin was stained by the water in [the brook]_{752-the brook} , which had been used for dyeing purposes . The fore part of [his]_{3743-the poor drowned wretch} head was bald ; but the hair grew thin and long behind , and every separate lock was a conduit for water . Through all these disfigurements , [Margaret]_123-margaret recognised [John Boucher]_262-boucher . It seemed to [her]_123-margaret so sacrilegious to be peering into that poor distorted , agonised face , that , by a flash of instinct , [she]_123-margaret went forwards and softly covered [the dead man]_{3745-the dead man} ’s countenance with [her]_123-margaret handkerchief . The eyes that saw [her]_123-margaret do this followed [her]_123-margaret , as [she]_123-margaret turned away from [[her]_123-margaret pious office]_{3746-her pious office} , and were thus led to [the place where [Nicholas Higgins]_202-higgins stood]_{3747-the place where nicholas higgins stood} , like one rooted to the spot . [The men]_{5458-the men} spoke together , and then [one of [them]_{5458-the men}]_{3749-one of them} came up to [Higgins]_202-higgins , who would have fain shrunk back into [[his]_202-higgins house]_{7384-his house} . “ [Higgins]_202-higgins , [thou]_7401-thou knowed [him]_{3745-the dead man} ! [Thou]_7401-thou mun go tell [the wife]_{7402-the wife} . Do it gently , [man]_633-man , but do it quick , for [we]_{5458-the men} canna leave [him]_{3745-the dead man} here long . ”_{[3749-one of them]} “ [I]_202-higgins canna go , ”_{[202-higgins]} said [Higgins]_202-higgins . “ [Dunnot]_323-dunnot ask [me]_202-higgins . [I]_202-higgins canna face [her]_{7402-the wife} . ”_{[202-higgins]} “ [Thou]_7401-thou knows [her]_{7402-the wife} best , ”_{[1353-the man]} said [the man]_{1353-the man} . “ [We’n]_{5458-the men} done a deal in bringing [him]_{3745-the dead man} [here]_5144-here — [thou]_7401-thou take [thy]_7401-thou share . ”_{[1353-the man]} “ [I]_202-higgins canna do it , ”_{[202-higgins]} said [Higgins]_202-higgins . “ [I]_202-higgins ’m welly felled wi ’ seeing [him]_{3745-the dead man} . [We]_{5458-the men} was n’t [friends]_461-friends ; and now [he]_{3745-the dead man} ’s dead . ”_{[202-higgins]} “ Well , if [thou]_7401-thou wunnot [thou]_7401-thou wunnot . [Some one]_{562-some one} mun though . It ’s a dree task ; but it ’s a chance , every minute , as [she]_{7402-the wife} does n’t hear on it in some rougher way nor [a person]_{2404-a person} going to make [her]_{7402-the wife} let on by degrees , as it were . ”_{[1353-the man]} “ [Papa]_139-papa , do [you]_139-papa go , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , in a low voice . “ If [I]_123-margaret could — if [I]_123-margaret had time to think of what [I]_123-margaret had better say ; but all at once — — ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret saw that [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} was indeed unable . [He]_{444-her father} was trembling from head to foot . “ [I]_123-margaret will go , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret . “ Bless [[yo]_123-margaret ’ miss]_{7408-yo ’ miss} , it will be a kind act ; for [she]_{7408-yo ’ miss} ’s been but [a sickly sort o ’ body]_{7409-a sickly sort o ’ body} , [I]_123-margaret hear , and [few hereabouts]_{7410-few hereabouts} know much on [her]_{7408-yo ’ miss} . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret knocked at the closed door ; but there was such a noise , as of [many little ill - ordered children]_{3753-many little ill - ordered children} , that [she]_123-margaret could hear no reply ; indeed , [she]_123-margaret doubted if [she]_123-margaret was heard , and as every moment of delay made [her]_123-margaret recoil from [her]_123-margaret task more and more , [she]_123-margaret opened the door and went in , shutting it after [her]_123-margaret , and even , unseen by [the woman]_{3675-the woman} , fastening the bolt . [Mrs. Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} was sitting in a rocking - chair , on the other side of the ill - redd - up fireplace ; it looked as if [the house]_{460-the house} had been untouched for days by any effort at cleanliness . [Margaret]_123-margaret said something , [she]_123-margaret hardly knew what , [her]_123-margaret throat and mouth were so dry , and [the children]_{682-the children} ’s noise completely prevented [her]_123-margaret from being heard . [She]_123-margaret tried again . “ How are [you]_{358-mrs. boucher} , [Mrs. Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} ? But very poorly , [I]_123-margaret ’m afraid . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret ’ve chance o ’ being well , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret querulously . “ [I]_123-margaret ’m left alone to manage [these childer]_{7411-these childer} , and nought for to give [’em]_7412-’em for to keep ’em quiet . [John]_262-boucher should na ha ’ left [me]_123-margaret , and [me]_123-margaret so poorly . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ How long is it since [he]_262-boucher went away ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Four days sin ’ . [No one]_{535-no one} would give [him]_262-boucher work here , and [he]_262-boucher ’d to go on tramp toward [Greenfield]_{97-greenfield} . But [he]_262-boucher might ha ’ been back afore this , or sent [me]_123-margaret some word if [he]_262-boucher ’d getten work . [He]_262-boucher might — — ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh , do n’t blame [him]_262-boucher , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ [He]_262-boucher felt it deeply , [I]_123-margaret ’m sure — — ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Willto ’ hold [thy]_123-margaret din , and let [me]_123-margaret hear [the lady]_{1383-the lady} speak ! ”_{[123-margaret]} addressing [herself]_123-margaret , in no very gentle voice , to [a little urchin of about a year old]_{3757-a little urchin of about a year old} . [She]_123-margaret apologetically continued to [Margaret]_123-margaret , “ [He]_262-boucher ’s always mithering [me]_123-margaret for ‘ [daddy]_7415-daddy ’ and ‘ butty ’ ; and [I]_123-margaret ha ’ no butties to give [him]_262-boucher , and [daddy]_7415-daddy ’s away , and forgotten [us]_7417-us a ’ , [I]_123-margaret think . [He]_262-boucher ’s [[his]_262-boucher father]_{5779-his father} ’s darling , [he]_262-boucher is , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , with a sudden turn of mood , and , dragging [the child]_{507-the child} up to [her]_123-margaret knee , [she]_123-margaret began kissing it fondly . [Margaret]_123-margaret laid [her]_123-margaret hand on [the woman]_{3675-the woman} ’s arm to arrest [her]_123-margaret attention . [Their]_3760-their eyes met . “ [Poor little fellow]_{6054-poor little fellow} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , slowly ; “ [he]_262-boucher _ was _ [[[his]_262-boucher father]_{5779-his father} ’s darling]_{7421-his father ’s darling} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [He]_262-boucher _ is _ [[his]_262-boucher father]_{5779-his father} ’s darling , ”_{[3675-the woman]} said [the woman]_{3675-the woman} , rising hastily , and standing face to face with [Margaret]_123-margaret . [Neither of [them]_3760-their]_{3762-neither of them} spoke for a moment or two . Then [Mrs. Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} began in a low growling tone , gathering in wildness as [she]_{358-mrs. boucher} went on : “ [He]_262-boucher _ is _ [[his]_262-boucher father]_{5779-his father} ’s darling , [I]_{358-mrs. boucher} say . [Poor folk]_{7424-poor folk} can love [[their]_{7424-poor folk} childer]_{2236-their childer} as well as rich . Why dunno [yo]_7426-yo ’ speak ? Why dun [yo]_7426-yo ’ stare at [me]_{358-mrs. boucher} wi ’ [your]_7426-yo great pitiful eyes ? Where ’s [John]_262-boucher ? ”_{[358-mrs. boucher]} Weak as [she]_{358-mrs. boucher} was , [she]_{358-mrs. boucher} shook [Margaret]_123-margaret to force out an answer . “ Oh , [[my]_{358-mrs. boucher} God]_{1896-my god} ! ”_{[358-mrs. boucher]} said [she]_{358-mrs. boucher} , understanding the meaning of that tearful look . [She]_{358-mrs. boucher} sank back into the chair . [Margaret]_123-margaret took up [the child]_{507-the child} and put [him]_{507-the child} into [her]_123-margaret arms . “ [He]_{507-the child} loved [him]_{507-the child} , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret . “ Ay , ”_{[3675-the woman]} said [the woman]_{3675-the woman} , shaking [her]_{3675-the woman} head , “ [he]_{507-the child} loved [us]_7428-us a ’ . [We]_7428-us had [some one]_{562-some one} to love [us]_7428-us once . It ’s a long time ago ; but when [he]_{507-the child} were in life and with [us]_7428-us [he]_{507-the child} did love [us]_7428-us , [he]_{507-the child} did . [He]_{507-the child} loved [this babby m’appen the best on [us]_7428-us]_{7430-this babby m’appen the best on us} ; but [he]_{507-the child} loved [me]_3765-i and [I]_3765-i loved [him]_{507-the child} , though [I]_3765-i was calling [him]_{507-the child} five minutes agone . Are [yo]_7431-yo ’ sure [he]_{507-the child} ’s dead ? ”_[3765-i] said [she]_3765-i , trying to get up . “ If it ’s only that [he]_{507-the child} ’s ill and like to die , [they]_7432-they may bring [him]_{507-the child} round yet . [I]_3765-i ’m but [an ailing creature mysel’—I’ve been ailing]_{7433-an ailing creature mysel’—i’ve been ailing} this long time . ”_[3765-i] “ But [he]_{507-the child} is dead — [he]_{507-the child} is drowned ! ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [Folk]_2004-folk are brought round after [they]_2004-folk ’re dead - drowned . Whatten was [I]_123-margaret thinking of , to sit still when [I]_123-margaret should be stirring [mysel]_123-margaret ’ ? Here , whisth [thee]_123-margaret , [child]_635-child — whisth [thee]_123-margaret ! tak ’ this , tak ’ aught to play wi ’ , but dunnot cry while [my]_123-margaret heart ’s breaking ! Oh , where is [my]_123-margaret strength gone to ? Oh [John]_262-boucher — [husband]_6444-husband ! ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret saved [her]_123-margaret from falling by catching [her]_123-margaret in [her]_123-margaret arms . [She]_123-margaret sate down in the rocking chair , and held [the woman]_{3675-the woman} upon [her]_123-margaret knees , [her]_{3675-the woman} head lying on [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s shoulder . [The other children]_{3767-the other children} , clustered together in affright , began to understand the mystery of the scene ; but the ideas came slowly , for [their]_{3767-the other children} brains were dull and languid of perception . [They]_{3767-the other children} set up such a cry of despair as [they]_{3767-the other children} guessed the truth , that [Margaret]_123-margaret knew not how to bear it . [Johnny]_292-jack ’s cry was loudest of [them]_{3767-the other children} all , though [he]_292-jack knew not why [he]_292-jack cried , [poor little fellow]_{6054-poor little fellow} . [The mother]_{5788-the mother} quivered as [she]_{5788-the mother} lay in [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s arms . [Margaret]_123-margaret heard a noise at the door . “ Open it . Open it quick , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret to [the eldest child]_{3770-the eldest child} . “ [It]_7437-it ’s bolted ; make no noise — be very still . Oh , [papa]_528-papa , let [them]_{3767-the other children} go [upstairs]_521-upstairs very softly and carefully , and perhaps [she]_{5788-the mother} will not hear [them]_{3767-the other children} . [She]_{5788-the mother} has fainted — that ’s all . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ It ’s as well for [her]_{5788-the mother} , [poor creature]_{7440-poor creature} , ”_{[3771-a woman following in the wake of the bearers of the dead]} said [a woman following in the wake of the bearers of the dead]_{3771-a woman following in the wake of the bearers of the dead} . “ But [yo’re]_7441-yo’re not fit to hold [her]_{5788-the mother} . Stay , [I]_{3772-this helpful neighbour} ’ll run fetch a pillow , and [we]_7442-we ’ll let [her]_{5788-the mother} down easy on the floor . ”_{[3772-this helpful neighbour]} [This helpful neighbour]_{3772-this helpful neighbour} was a great relief to [Margaret]_123-margaret ; [she]_{3772-this helpful neighbour} was evidently [a stranger to [the house]_{460-the house}]_{3773-a stranger to the house} , [a new - comer in [the district]_{3776-the district}]_{3775-a new - comer in the district} , indeed ; but [she]_{3772-this helpful neighbour} was so kind and thoughtful that [Margaret]_123-margaret felt [she]_123-margaret was no longer needed ; and that it would be better , perhaps , to set an example of clearing [the house]_{460-the house} , which was filled with [idle , if sympathising gazers]_{3778-idle , if sympathising gazers} . [She]_123-margaret looked round for [Nicholas Higgins]_202-higgins . [He]_202-higgins was not [there]_457-there . So [she]_123-margaret spoke to [the woman who had taken the lead in placing [Mrs. Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} on the floor]_{3780-the woman who had taken the lead in placing mrs. boucher on the floor} . “ Can [you]_{3780-the woman who had taken the lead in placing mrs. boucher on the floor} give all [these people]_{1294-these people} a hint that [they]_{1294-these people} had better leave in quietness ? So that when [she]_{3772-this helpful neighbour} comes round , [she]_{3772-this helpful neighbour} could only find one or two that [she]_{3772-this helpful neighbour} knows about [her]_{3772-this helpful neighbour} . [Papa]_139-papa , will [you]_139-papa speak to [the men]_{5458-the men} , and get [them]_{5458-the men} to go away . [She]_{3772-this helpful neighbour} can not breathe , poor thing , with [this crowd about [her]_{3772-this helpful neighbour}]_{7445-this crowd about her} . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret was kneeling down by [Mrs. Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} and bathing [her]_123-margaret face with vinegar ; but in a few minutes [she]_123-margaret was surprised at the gush of fresh air . [She]_123-margaret looked round , and saw a smile pass between [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and [the woman]_{3675-the woman} . “ What is it ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [she]_123-margaret . “ Only [[our]_7446-our good friend]_{7447-our good friend} here , ”_{[444-her father]} replied [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , “ hit on a capital expedient for clearing [the place]_{657-the place} . ”_{[444-her father]} “ [I]_{3675-the woman} bid [’em]_7449-’em begone , and each take [a child]_{540-a child} with [’em]_7449-’em , and to mind that [they]_{540-a child} were [orphans]_7451-orphans , and [[their]_{540-a child} mother]_{7452-their mother} [a widow]_{7453-a widow} . It was who could do most , and [the childer]_{7454-the childer} are sure of a bellyful to - day , and of kindness too . Does hoo know how [he]_{444-her father} died ? ”_{[3675-the woman]} “ No , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret ; “ [I]_123-margaret could not tell [her]_123-margaret all at once . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [Hoo]_7455-hoo mun be told because of th ’ Inquest . See ! Hoo ’s coming round ; shall [you]_123-margaret or [I]_{3675-the woman} do it ? or m’appen [[your]_123-margaret father]_{5373-your father} would be best ? ”_{[3675-the woman]} “ No ; [you]_123-margaret , [you]_123-margaret , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . [They]_3784-they awaited [her]_123-margaret perfect recovery in silence . Then [the neighbour woman]_{3785-the neighbour woman} sat down on the floor , and took [Mrs. Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} ’s head and shoulders on [her]_{3785-the neighbour woman} lap . “ [Neighbour]_{7457-neighbour} , ”_{[3785-the neighbour woman]} said [she]_{3785-the neighbour woman} , “ [[your]_{7457-neighbour} man]_{7458-your man} is dead . Guess [yo]_{7457-neighbour} ’ how [he]_{7458-your man} died ? ”_{[3785-the neighbour woman]} “ [He]_{7458-your man} were drowned , ”_{[358-mrs. boucher]} said [Mrs. Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} , feebly , beginning to cry for the first time , at this rough probing of [her]_{358-mrs. boucher} sorrows . “ [He]_{7458-your man} were found drowned . [He]_{7458-your man} were coming [home]_510-home very hopeless o ’ aught on [earth]_5188-earth . [He]_{7458-your man} thought [God]_174-god could na be harder than [men]_806-men ; m’appen not so hard ; m’appen as tender as [a mother]_{5740-a mother} ; [m’appen tenderer]_{7463-m’appen tenderer} . [I]_{3785-the neighbour woman} ’m not saying [he]_{7458-your man} did right , and [I]_{3785-the neighbour woman} ’m not saying [he]_{7458-your man} did wrong . All [I]_{3785-the neighbour woman} say is , may neither [me]_{3785-the neighbour woman} nor [mine]_{3785-the neighbour woman} ever have [his]_{7458-your man} sore heart , or [we]_7464-we may do like things . ”_{[3785-the neighbour woman]} “ [He]_{7458-your man} has left [me]_{3786-the widow} alone wi ’ [a ’ these children]_{7465-a ’ these children} ! ”_{[3786-the widow]} moaned [the widow]_{3786-the widow} , less distressed at the manner of the death than [Margaret]_123-margaret expected ; but it was of a piece with [her]_{3786-the widow} helpless character to feel [his]_3787-his loss as principally affecting [herself]_{3786-the widow} and [[her]_{3786-the widow} children]_{1527-her children} . “ Not alone , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , solemnly . “ Who is with [you]_{3786-the widow} ? Who will take up [your]_{3786-the widow} cause ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [The widow]_{3786-the widow} opened [her]_{3786-the widow} eyes wide , and looked at [the new speaker]_{3790-the new speaker} , of whose presence [she]_{3786-the widow} had not been aware till then . “ Who has promised to be [a father to [the fatherless]_{7467-the fatherless}]_{7466-a father to the fatherless} ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} continued [he]_{134-mr. hale} . “ But [I]_{134-mr. hale} ’ve getten [six children]_{7468-six children} , [sir]_5140-sir , and [the eldest not eight years of age]_{7470-the eldest not eight years of age} . [I]_{134-mr. hale} ’m not meaning for to doubt [His]_{3790-the new speaker} power , sir,—only it needs a deal o ’ trust ”_{[134-mr. hale]} ; and [she]_{3786-the widow} began to cry afresh . “ Hoo’ll be better able to talk to - morrow , [sir]_5140-sir , ”_{[3791-the neighbour]} said [the neighbour]_{3791-the neighbour} . “ Best comfort now would be the feel of [a child]_{540-a child} at [her]_{540-a child} heart . [I]_{3791-the neighbour} ’m sorry [they]_7473-they took the babby . ”_{[3791-the neighbour]} “ [I]_123-margaret ’ll go for it , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . And in a few minutes [she]_123-margaret returned , carrying [Johnnie]_359-johnnie , [his]_359-johnnie face all smeared with eating , and [his]_359-johnnie hands loaded with treasures in the shape of shells , and bits of crystal , and the head of a plaster figure . [She]_123-margaret placed [him]_359-johnnie on [[his]_359-johnnie mother]_{5657-his mother} ’s arms . “ There ! ”_{[3675-the woman]} said [the woman]_{3675-the woman} , “ now [you]_5140-sir go . [They]_7473-they ’ll cry together , and comfort together , better nor [any one but a child]_{7474-any one but a child} can do . [I]_{3675-the woman} ’ll stop with [her]_{5657-his mother} as long as [I]_{3675-the woman} ’m needed , and if [you]_5140-sir come to - morrow , [you]_5140-sir ’ can have a deal o ’ wise talk with [her]_{5657-his mother} , that [she]_{5657-his mother} ’s not up to to - day . ”_{[3675-the woman]} As [Margaret]_123-margaret and [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} went slowly up [the street]_{1105-the street} , [she]_123-margaret paused at [Higgins]_202-higgins ’s closed door . “ Shall [we]_3797-they go in ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} . “ [I]_123-margaret was thinking of [him]_202-higgins too . ”_{[123-margaret]} [They]_3797-they knocked . There was no answer , so [they]_3797-they tried the door . It was bolted , but [they]_3797-they thought [they]_3797-they heard [him]_202-higgins moving within . “ [Nicholas]_202-higgins ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . There was no answer , and [they]_3797-they might have gone away , believing [the house]_{460-the house} to be empty , if there had not been some accidental fall , as of a book , within . “ [Nicholas]_202-higgins ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret again . “ It is only [us]_3797-they . Wo n’t [you]_202-higgins let [us]_3797-they come in ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ No , ”_{[202-higgins]} said [he]_202-higgins . “ [I]_202-higgins spoke as plain as [I]_202-higgins could , ’bout using words , when [I]_202-higgins bolted th ’ door . Let [me]_202-higgins be , this day . ”_{[202-higgins]} [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} would have urged [their]_3797-they desire , but [Margaret]_123-margaret placed [her]_123-margaret finger on [his]_202-higgins lips . “ [I]_123-margaret do n’t wonder at it , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret . “ [I]_123-margaret [myself]_123-margaret long to be alone . It seems the only thing to do one good after a day like this . ”_{[123-margaret]} CHAPTER XXXVII . LOOKING SOUTH . “ A spade ! [a rake]_{7475-a rake} ! a hoe ! A pickaxe or a bill ! A hook to reap , or a scythe to mow , A flail or what [ye]_7476-ye will — And here ’s a ready hand To ply the needful tool , And skill’d enough , by lessons rough , In [Labour ’s rugged school]_{7477-labour ’s rugged school} . ”_[360-hood] [HOOD]_360-hood . [Higgins]_202-higgins ’s door was locked the next day , when [they]_3797-they went to pay [their]_3797-they call on [the widow Boucher]_{3799-the widow boucher} : but [they]_3797-they learnt this time from [an officious neighbour]_{3800-an officious neighbour} , that [he]_{3800-an officious neighbour} was really from [home]_510-home . [He]_{3800-an officious neighbour} had , however , been in to see [Mrs. Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} , before starting on [his]_{3800-an officious neighbour} day ’s business , whatever that was . It was but an unsatisfactory visit to [Mrs. Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} ; [she]_{358-mrs. boucher} considered [herself]_{358-mrs. boucher} [an ill - used woman]_{3802-an ill - used woman} by [[her]_{358-mrs. boucher} poor husband]_{3803-her poor husband} ’s suicide ; and there was quite germ of truth enough in this idea to make it a very difficult one to refute . Still , it was unsatisfactory to see how completely [her]_{358-mrs. boucher} thoughts were turned upon [herself]_{358-mrs. boucher} and [her]_{358-mrs. boucher} own position , and this selfishness extended even to [her]_{358-mrs. boucher} relations with [[her]_{358-mrs. boucher} children]_{1527-her children} , whom [she]_{358-mrs. boucher} considered as incumbrances , even in the very midst of [her]_{358-mrs. boucher} somewhat animal affection for [them]_{1527-her children} . [Margaret]_123-margaret tried to make acquaintances with [one or two of [them]_{1527-her children}]_{3805-one or two of them} , while [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} strove to raise [the widow]_{3786-the widow} ’s thoughts into some higher channel than that of mere helpless querulousness . [She]_123-margaret found that [the children]_{682-the children} were truer and [simpler mourners]_{3809-simpler mourners} than [the widow]_{3786-the widow} . [Daddy]_361-daddy had been [a kind daddy to [them]_{682-the children}]_{3811-a kind daddy to them} ; [each]_1151-each could tell , in [their]_{682-the children} eager stammering way , of some tenderness shown , some indulgence granted by [the lost father]_{3813-the lost father} . “ Is yon thing upstairs really [him]_361-daddy ? it doesna look like [him]_361-daddy . [I]_123-margaret ’m feared on it , and [I]_123-margaret never was feared o ’ daddy . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s heart bled to hear that [the mother]_{5788-the mother} , in [her]_{5788-the mother} selfish requirement of sympathy , had taken [[her]_{5788-the mother} children]_{1527-her children} [upstairs]_521-upstairs to see [[their]_{1527-her children} dead disfigured father]_{3817-their dead disfigured father} . It was intermingling the coarseness of horror with the profoundness of natural grief . [She]_123-margaret tried to turn [their]_{1527-her children} thoughts in some other direction ; on what [they]_{1527-her children} could do for [mother]_445-mother ; on what — for this was a more efficacious way of putting it — what [father]_5264-father would have wished [them]_{1527-her children} to do . [Margaret]_123-margaret was more successful than [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} in [her]_123-margaret efforts . [The children]_{682-the children} seeing [their]_{682-the children} little duties lie in action close around [them]_{682-the children} , began to try [each one]_{2458-each one} to do something that [she]_123-margaret suggested towards redding up [the slatternly room]_{3822-the slatternly room} . But [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} set too high a standard , and too abstract a view , before [the indolent invalid]_{3824-the indolent invalid} . [She]_123-margaret could not rouse [her]_123-margaret torpid mind into any vivid imagination of what [[her]_123-margaret husband]_{594-her husband} ’s misery might have been , before [he]_{594-her husband} had resorted to the last terrible step ; [she]_123-margaret could only look upon it as it affected [herself]_123-margaret ; [she]_123-margaret could not enter into the enduring mercy of [the God who had not specially interposed to prevent the water from drowning [[her]_123-margaret prostrate husband]_{3827-her prostrate husband}]_{3826-the god who had not specially interposed to prevent the water from drowning her prostrate husband} ; and although [she]_123-margaret was secretly blaming [[her]_123-margaret husband]_{594-her husband} for having fallen into such drear despair , and denying that [he]_{594-her husband} had any excuse for [his]_{594-her husband} last rash act , [she]_123-margaret was inveterate in [her]_123-margaret abuse of all who could by any possibility be supposed to have driven [him]_{594-her husband} to such desperation . The masters — [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} in particular , whose mill had been attacked by [Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} , and who , after the warrant had been issued for [his]_{594-her husband} apprehension on the charge of rioting , had caused it to be [withdrawn,—the Union , of which [Higgins]_202-higgins was [a representative to [the poor woman,—the children so numerous , so hungry , and so noisy]_{3831-the poor woman,—the children so numerous , so hungry , and so noisy}]_{3830-a representative to the poor woman,—the children so numerous , so hungry , and so noisy} — all made up [one great army of personal enemies]_{3832-one great army of personal enemies} , whose fault it was that [she]_123-margaret was now [a helpless widow]_{3833-a helpless widow}]_{3829-withdrawn,—the union , of which higgins was a representative to the poor woman,—the children so numerous , so hungry , and so noisy — all made up one great army of personal enemies , whose fault it was that she was now a helpless widow} . [Margaret]_123-margaret heard enough of this unreasonableness to dishearten [her]_123-margaret ; and when [they]_3834-i came [away]_3835-away [she]_123-margaret found it impossible to cheer [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} . “ It is the town life , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret . “ [Their]_3834-i nerves are quickened by the haste and bustle and speed of everything around [them]_3834-i , to say nothing of the confinement in [these pent - up houses]_{7478-these pent - up houses} , which of itself is enough to induce depression and worry of spirits . Now in [the country]_{5128-the country} , [people]_617-people live so much more out of doors , even [children]_{1434-children} , and even in the winter . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But [people]_617-people must live in [towns]_7483-towns . And in [the country]_{5128-the country} some get such stagnant habits of mind that [they]_617-people are [almost fatalists]_{7485-almost fatalists} . ”_[3834-i] “ Yes ; [I]_3834-i acknowledge that . [I]_3834-i suppose each mode of life produces its own trials and its own temptations . [The dweller in]_{7486-the dweller in} [towns]_7483-towns must find it as difficult to be patient , as [the country - bred man]_{7488-the country - bred man} must find it to be active , and equal to unwonted emergencies . [Both]_6767-both must find it hard to realise a future of any kind ; the one because the present is so living and hurrying and close around [him]_{444-her father} ; the other because [his]_{444-her father} life tempts [him]_{444-her father} to revel in the mere sense of animal existence , not knowing of , and consequently not caring for any pungency of pleasure , for the attainment of which [he]_{444-her father} can plan , and deny [himself]_{444-her father} and look forward . ”_[3834-i] “ And thus both the necessity for engrossment , and the stupid content in the present , produce the same effects . But this poor [Mrs. Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} ! how little [we]_7490-we can do for [her]_{358-mrs. boucher} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ And yet [we]_7490-we dare not leave [her]_{358-mrs. boucher} without [our]_7490-we efforts , although they may seem so useless . Oh papa ! it ’s [a hard world]_{7491-a hard world} to live in ! ”_[3834-i] “ So it is , [[my]_123-margaret child]_{5209-my child} . [We]_7490-we feel it so just now , at any rate ; but [we]_7490-we have been very happy , even in the midst of [our]_7490-we sorrow . What a pleasure [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s visit was ! ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Yes , that it was , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , brightly . “ It was such a charming , snatched , forbidden thing . ”_{[123-margaret]} But [she]_123-margaret suddenly stopped speaking . [She]_123-margaret had spoiled the remembrance of [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s visit to [herself]_123-margaret by [her]_123-margaret own cowardice . Of all faults the one [she]_123-margaret most despised in [others]_715-others was the want of bravery ; the meanness of heart which leads to untruth . And here had [she]_123-margaret been guilty of it ! Then came the thought of [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s cognisance of [her]_123-margaret falsehood . [She]_123-margaret wondered if [she]_123-margaret should have minded detection half so much from [any one else]_{5225-any one else} . [She]_123-margaret tried [herself]_123-margaret in imagination with [her]_123-margaret Aunt [Shaw]_131-edith and [Edith]_131-edith ; with [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ; with [Captain]_{125-captain lennox} and [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ; with [Frederick]_{159-frederick} . The thought of the last knowing what [she]_123-margaret had done , even in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} own behalf , was the most painful , for [the brother and sister]_{3840-the brother and sister} were in the first flush of [their]_{3840-the brother and sister} mutual regard and love ; but even any fall in [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s opinion was as nothing to the shame , the shrinking shame [she]_123-margaret felt at the thought of meeting [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} again . And yet [she]_123-margaret longed to see [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , to get it over ; to understand where [she]_123-margaret stood in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} opinion . [Her]_123-margaret cheeks burnt as [she]_123-margaret recollected how proudly [she]_123-margaret had implied an objection to trade ( in the early days of [their]_3841-their acquaintance ) , because it too often led to the deceit of passing off inferior for superior goods , in the one branch ; of assuming credit for wealth and resources not possessed , in the other . [She]_123-margaret remembered [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s look of calm disdain , as in few words [he]_{179-mr. thornton} gave [her]_123-margaret to understand that , in the great scheme of commerce , all dishonourable ways of acting were sure to prove injurious in the long run , and that , testing such actions simply according to the poor standard of success , there was folly and not wisdom in all such , and every kind of deceit in trade , as well as in other things . [She]_123-margaret remembered — [she]_123-margaret , then strong in [her]_123-margaret own untempted truth — asking [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , if [he]_{179-mr. thornton} did not think that buying in the cheapest and selling in the dearest market proved some want of the transparent justice which is so intimately connected with the idea of truth : and [she]_123-margaret had used the word chivalric — and [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had corrected [her]_123-margaret with the higher word , [Christian]_{362-christian} ; and so drawn the argument upon [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} , while [she]_123-margaret sate silent by with a slight feeling of contempt . No more contempt for [her!—no]_{3843-her!—no} more talk about [the chivalric]_{3844-the chivalric} ! Henceforward [she]_123-margaret must feel humiliated and disgraced in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} sight . But when should [she]_123-margaret see [him]_{179-mr. thornton} ? [Her]_123-margaret heart leaped up in apprehension at every ring of the door - bell ; and yet , when it fell down to calmness , [she]_123-margaret felt strangely saddened and sick at heart at each disappointment . It was very evident that [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} expected to see [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , and was surprised that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} did not come . The truth was , that there were points in [their]_3846-they conversation the other night on which [they]_3846-they had no time then to enlarge ; but it had been understood that if possible on the succeeding evening — if not then , at least the very first evening that [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} could command,—they should meet for further discussion . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} had looked forward to this meeting ever since [they]_3846-they had parted . [He]_{134-mr. hale} had not yet resumed the instruction to [[his]_{134-mr. hale} pupils]_{3847-his pupils} , which [he]_{134-mr. hale} had relinquished at the commencement of [[his]_{134-mr. hale} wife]_{592-his wife} ’s more serious illness , so [he]_{134-mr. hale} had fewer occupations than usual ; and the great interest of the last day or so ( [Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} ’s suicide ) had driven [him]_{134-mr. hale} back with more eagerness than ever upon [his]_{134-mr. hale} speculations . [He]_{134-mr. hale} was restless all the evening . [He]_{134-mr. hale} kept saying , “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} quite expected to have seen [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [I]_{134-mr. hale} think [the messenger who brought the book last night]_{7493-the messenger who brought the book last night} must have had some note , and forgot to deliver it . Do [you]_123-margaret think there has been any message left to - day ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ [I]_123-margaret will go and inquire , [papa]_528-papa , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , after the changes on these sentences had been rung once or twice , “ Stay , there ’s a ring ! ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret sat down instantly , and bent [her]_123-margaret head attentively over [her]_123-margaret work . [She]_123-margaret heard a step on the stairs , but it was only one , and [she]_123-margaret knew it was [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s . [She]_123-margaret lifted up [her]_123-margaret head and sighed , and believed [she]_123-margaret felt glad . “ It ’s that [Higgins]_202-higgins , [sir]_5140-sir . [He]_202-higgins wants to see [you]_123-margaret , or else [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . Or it might be [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} first , and then [you]_5140-sir , [sir]_5140-sir ; for [he]_202-higgins ’s in a strange kind of way . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [He]_202-higgins had better come up [here]_5144-here , [Dixon]_186-dixon ; and then [he]_202-higgins can see [us]_7498-us both , and choose which [he]_202-higgins likes for [[his]_202-higgins listener]_{7499-his listener} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh ! very well , [sir]_5140-sir . [I]_123-margaret ’ve no wish to hear what [he]_202-higgins ’s got to say , [I]_123-margaret ’m sure ; only , if [you]_5140-sir could see [his]_202-higgins shoes , [I]_123-margaret ’m sure [you]_5140-sir ’d say [the kitchen]_{1011-the kitchen} was [the fitter place]_{7502-the fitter place} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [He]_202-higgins can wipe them , [I]_{134-mr. hale} suppose , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . So [Dixon]_186-dixon flung off , to bid [him]_3849-he walk up - [stairs]_877-stairs . [She]_3851-she was a little mollified , however , when [he]_3849-he looked at [his]_3849-he feet with a hesitating air ; and then , sitting down on the bottom stair , [he]_3849-he took off the offending shoes , and without a word walked up - [stairs]_877-stairs . “ [Sarvant]_363-sarvant , [sir]_5140-sir ! ”_[3849-he] said [he]_3849-he , slicking [his]_3849-he hair down when [he]_3849-he came into [the room]_{567-the room} : “ If hoo’l excuse [me]_3849-he ( looking at [Margaret]_123-margaret ) for being [i]_3849-he ’ [my]_3849-he stockings ; [I’se]_3849-he been tramping a ’ day , and [streets]_1313-streets is none o ’ th ’ cleanest . ”_[3849-he] [Margaret]_123-margaret thought that fatigue might account for the change in [his]_3849-he manner , for [he]_3849-he was unusually quiet and subdued ; and [he]_3849-he had evidently some difficulty in saying what [he]_3849-he came to say . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s ever - ready sympathy with anything of shyness or hesitation , or want of self - possession , made [him]_{134-mr. hale} come to [his]_{134-mr. hale} aid . “ [We]_7505-we shall have tea up directly , and then [you]_123-margaret ’ll take a cup with [us]_7505-we , [Mr. Higgins]_333-higgins . [I]_123-margaret am sure [you]_123-margaret are tired , if [you]_123-margaret ’ve been out much this wet relaxing day . [Margaret]_123-margaret , [[my]_123-margaret dear]_{5418-my dear} , ca n’t [you]_123-margaret hasten tea ? ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret could only hasten tea by taking the preparation of it into [her]_123-margaret own hands , and so offending [Dixon]_186-dixon , who was emerging out of [her]_123-margaret sorrow for [[her]_123-margaret late mistress]_{3854-her late mistress} into a very touchy , irritable state . But [Martha]_331-martha , like [all who came in contact with [Margaret]_123-margaret]_{3855-all who came in contact with margaret} — even [Dixon]_186-dixon [herself]_186-dixon , in the long run — felt it a pleasure and an honour to forward any of [her]_331-martha wishes ; and [her]_331-martha readiness , and [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s sweet forbearance , soon made [Dixon]_186-dixon ashamed of [herself]_186-dixon . “ Why [master]_5403-master and [you]_123-margaret must always be asking [the lower classes]_{7508-the lower classes} up - [stairs]_877-stairs , since [we]_7510-we came to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [I]_333-higgins can not understand . [Folk at [Helstone]_8-helstone]_{7511-folk at helstone} were never brought higher than [the kitchen]_{1011-the kitchen} ; and [I]_333-higgins ’ve let [one or two of [them]_{7511-folk at helstone}]_{3805-one or two of them} know before now that [they]_{7511-folk at helstone} might think it an honour to be even there . ”_{[333-higgins]} [Higgins]_333-higgins found it easier to unburden [himself]_333-higgins to one than to two . After [Margaret]_123-margaret left [the room]_{567-the room} , [he]_333-higgins went to the door and assured [himself]_333-higgins that it was shut . Then [he]_333-higgins came and stood close to [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “ [Master]_5403-master , ”_{[333-higgins]} said [he]_333-higgins , “ [yo’d]_5403-master not guess easy what [I]_333-higgins ’ve been tramping after to - day . Special if [yo’d]_5403-master remember [my]_333-higgins manner o ’ talk yesterday . [I]_333-higgins ’ve been a seeking work . [I]_333-higgins have , ”_{[333-higgins]} said [he]_333-higgins . “ [I]_333-higgins said to [mysel]_333-higgins ’ , [I]_333-higgins ’d keep a civil tongue in [my]_333-higgins head , let who would say what ’em would . [I]_333-higgins ’d set [my]_333-higgins teeth into [my]_333-higgins tongue sooner nor speak [i]_333-higgins ’ haste . For [that man]_{5543-that man} ’s sake — [yo]_5403-master ’ understand , ”_{[333-higgins]} jerking [his]_333-higgins thumb back in some unknown direction . “ No , [I]_{134-mr. hale} do n’t , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , seeing [he]_{134-mr. hale} waited for some kind of assent , and completely bewildered as to who “ [that man ”]_{7516-that man ”[134-mr. hale]} could be . “ [That chap]_{7517-that chap} as lies [theer]_5403-master , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [he]_{134-mr. hale} , with another jerk . “ [Him]_{7517-that chap} as went and drownded [himself]_{7517-that chap} , [poor chap]_{7518-poor chap} ! [I]_{134-mr. hale} did na think [he]_{7517-that chap} ’d got it in [him]_{7517-that chap} to lie still and let the water creep o’er [him]_{7517-that chap} till [he]_{7517-that chap} died . [Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} , [yo]_5403-master ’ know . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Yes , [I]_{134-mr. hale} know now , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “ Go back to what [you]_{134-mr. hale} were saying : [you]_{134-mr. hale} ’d not speak in haste — — ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ For [his]_{7517-that chap} sake . Yet not for [his]_{7517-that chap} sake ; for where’er [he]_{7517-that chap} is , and whate’er , [he]_{7517-that chap} ’ll ne’er know other clemming or cold again ; but for [the wife]_{7402-the wife} ’s sake , and [the bits o ’ childer]_{7520-the bits o ’ childer} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ God bless [you]_{134-mr. hale} ! ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , starting up ; then , calming down , [he]_{134-mr. hale} said , breathlessly , “ What do [you]_{134-mr. hale} mean ? Tell [me]_{134-mr. hale} out . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ [I]_333-higgins have telled [yo]_5403-master ’ , ”_{[333-higgins]} said [Higgins]_333-higgins , a little surprised at [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s agitation . “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} would na ask for work for [mysel]_{134-mr. hale} ’ ; but [them]_7521-them ’s left as a charge on [me]_{134-mr. hale} . [I]_{134-mr. hale} reckon , [I]_{134-mr. hale} would [ha]_7522-ha guided [Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} to a better end ; but [I]_{134-mr. hale} set [him]_{134-mr. hale} off [o ’ th ’ road]_{7523-o ’ th ’ road} , and so [I]_{134-mr. hale} mun answer for [him]_{134-mr. hale} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} got hold of [Higgins]_333-higgins ’s hand and shook it heartily , without speaking . [Higgins]_333-higgins looked awkward and ashamed . “ [Theer]_7524-theer , [theer]_7524-theer , [master]_5403-master ! [Theer]_7524-theer ’s ne’er [a man]_{940-a man} , to call [a man]_{940-a man} , amongst [us]_7528-us , but what would do th ’ same ; ay , and better too ; for , belie ’ [me]_333-higgins , [Is’e ne’er]_{7529-is’e ne’er} got a stroke o ’ work , nor yet a sight of any . For all [I]_333-higgins telled [Hamper]_281-hamper that , let alone [his]_281-hamper pledge — which [I]_333-higgins would not sign — no , [I]_333-higgins could na , not e’en for this — he’d ne’er ha ’ such [a worker on [[his]_281-hamper mill]_{3084-his mill} as [I]_333-higgins would be]_{7530-a worker on his mill as i would be} — he’d [ha]_7532-ha ’ none o ’ [me]_333-higgins — no more would [none o ’ [th ’ others]_{7534-th ’ others}]_{7533-none o ’ th ’ others} . [I]_333-higgins ’m [a poor black feckless sheep]_{7535-a poor black feckless sheep} — [childer]_2283-childer may clem for ought [I]_333-higgins can do , unless , [parson]_7537-parson , yo’d help [me]_333-higgins ? ”_{[333-higgins]} “ Help [you]_7537-parson ! How ? [I]_{134-mr. hale} would do anything,—but what can [I]_{134-mr. hale} do ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Miss there”—for_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret had re - entered [the room]_{567-the room} , and stood silent , listening—“has often talked grand o ’ [the South]_{1346-the south} , and the ways down there . Now [I]_123-margaret dunnot know how far off it is , but [I]_123-margaret been thinking if [I]_123-margaret could get [’em]_7539-’em down [theer]_7540-theer , where food is cheap and wages good , and all [the folk]_{7541-the folk} , rich and poor , [master]_5403-master and [man]_633-man , friendly like ; [yo]_7537-parson ’ could , may be , help [me]_123-margaret to work . [I]_123-margaret ’m not forty - five , and [I]_123-margaret ’ve a deal o ’ strength in [me]_123-margaret , [measter]_123-margaret . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But what kind of work could [you]_123-margaret do , [[my]_{134-mr. hale} man]_{7544-my man} ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ Well , [I]_{134-mr. hale} reckon [I]_{134-mr. hale} could spade a bit — — ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ And for that , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , stepping forwards , “ for anything [you]_123-margaret could do , [Higgins]_333-higgins , with the best will in [the world]_{5098-the world} , [you]_123-margaret would , may be , get nine shillings a week ; may be ten , at the outside . Food is much the same as here , except that [you]_123-margaret might have [a little garden]_{7546-a little garden} — — ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [The childer]_{7454-the childer} could work at that , ”_[3858-i] said [he]_3858-i . “ [I]_3858-i ’m sick o ’ [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} anyways , and [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} is sick o ’ [me]_3858-i . ”_[3858-i] “ [You]_123-margaret must not go [the South]_{1346-the south} , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “ for all that . [You]_123-margaret could not stand it . [You]_123-margaret would have to be out all weathers . It would kill [you]_123-margaret with rheumatism . The mere bodily work at [your]_123-margaret time of life would break [you]_123-margaret down . The fare is far different to what [you]_123-margaret have been accustomed to . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I’se]_3858-i nought particular about [my]_3858-i meat , ”_[3858-i] said [he]_3858-i , as if offended . “ But [you]_123-margaret ’ve reckoned on having [butcher]_7549-butcher ’s meat once a day , if [you]_123-margaret ’re in work ; pay for that out of [your]_123-margaret ten shillings , and keep [those poor children]_{7550-those poor children} if [you]_123-margaret can . [I]_3858-i owe it to [you]_123-margaret — since it ’s [my]_3858-i way of talking that has set [you]_123-margaret off on this idea — to put it all clear before [you]_123-margaret . [You]_123-margaret would not bear the dulness of the life ; [you]_123-margaret do n’t know what it is ; it would eat [you]_123-margaret away like rust . Those that have lived [there]_457-there all [their]_{7550-those poor children} lives , are used to soaking in the stagnant waters . [They]_{7550-those poor children} labour on from day to day , in the great solitude of [steaming fields]_{7552-steaming fields} — never speaking or lifting up [their]_{7550-those poor children} poor , bent , downcast heads . The hard spadework robs [their]_{7550-those poor children} brain of life ; the sameness of [their]_{7550-those poor children} toil deadens [their]_{7550-those poor children} imagination ; [they]_{7550-those poor children} do n’t care to meet to talk over thoughts and speculations , even of the weakest , wildest kind , after [their]_{7550-those poor children} work is done ; [they]_{7550-those poor children} go [home]_510-home brutishly tired , [poor creatures]_{7554-poor creatures} ! caring for nothing but food and rest . [You]_123-margaret could not stir [them]_{7550-those poor children} up into any companionship , which [you]_123-margaret get in [a town]_{5107-a town} as plentiful as the air [you]_123-margaret breathe , whether it be good or bad — and that [I]_3858-i do n’t know ; but [I]_3858-i do know , that [[you]_123-margaret of [all men]_{2070-all men}]_{7556-you of all men} are not one to bear a life among [such labourers]_{7558-such labourers} . What would be peace to [them]_{7550-those poor children} , would be eternal fretting to [you]_123-margaret . Think no more of it , [Nicholas]_202-higgins , [I]_3858-i beg . Besides , [you]_123-margaret could never pay to get [mother]_445-mother and [children]_{1434-children} all there — that ’s one good thing . ”_[3858-i] “ [I]_3859-i ’ve reckoned for that . [One house]_{7561-one house} mun do for [us]_7562-us a ’ , and the furniture o ’ t’other would go a good way . And [men]_806-men [theer]_806-men mun have [[their]_806-men families]_{7564-their families} to keep — [m’appen six or seven childer]_{7565-m’appen six or seven childer} . God help ’em ! ”_[3859-i] said [he]_3859-i , more convinced by [his]_3859-i own presentation of the facts than by all [Margaret]_123-margaret had said , and suddenly renouncing the idea , which had but recently formed itself in a brain worn out by the day ’s fatigue and anxiety . “ God help [’em]_7566-’em ! North an ’ South have each getten [their]_806-men own troubles . If work ’s sure and steady [theer]_806-men , [labour]_7567-labour ’s paid at starvation wages ; while here we’n rucks o ’ money coming in one quarter , and ne’er a farthing th ’ next . For sure , [th ’ world]_{3118-th ’ world} is in a confusion that passes [me]_{134-mr. hale} or [any other man]_{1934-any other man} to understand ; it needs fettling , and who ’s to fettle it if it ’s as [yon folks]_{7570-yon folks} say , and there ’s nought but what [we]_7571-we see ? ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was busy cutting bread and butter ; [Margaret]_123-margaret was glad of this , for [she]_123-margaret saw that [Higgins]_202-higgins was better left to [himself]_202-higgins : that if [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} began to speak ever so mildly on the subject of [Higgins]_202-higgins ’s thoughts , [the latter]_{947-the latter} would consider [himself]_{947-the latter} challenged to an argument , and would feel [himself]_{947-the latter} bound to maintain [his]_{947-the latter} own ground . [She]_123-margaret and [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} kept up an indifferent conversation until [Higgins]_202-higgins , scarcely aware whether [he]_202-higgins ate or not , had made a very substantial meal . Then [he]_202-higgins pushed [his]_202-higgins chair away from the table , and tried to take an interest in what [they]_3863-they were saying ; but it was of no use ; and [he]_202-higgins fell back into dreamy gloom . Suddenly , [Margaret]_123-margaret said ( [she]_123-margaret had been thinking of it for some time , but the words had stuck in [her]_123-margaret throat ) , “ [Higgins]_202-higgins have [you]_202-higgins been to [Marlborough Mills]_{78-marlborough mills} to seek for work ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s ? ”_{[202-higgins]} asked [he]_202-higgins . “ Ay , [I]_202-higgins ’ve been at [Thornton ’s]_{179-mr. thornton} ”_{[202-higgins]} “ And what did [he]_{179-mr. thornton} say ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [Such a chap as [me]_123-margaret]_{7572-such a chap as me} is not like to see the [measter]_7573-measter . [Th ’ o’erlooker]_{7574-th ’ o’erlooker} bid [me]_123-margaret go and be d —— d. ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} wish [you]_202-higgins had seen [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “ [He]_{179-mr. thornton} might not have given [you]_202-higgins work , but [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would not have used such language . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ As to [th]_7575-th ’ language , [I]_123-margaret ’m welly used to it ; it dunnot matter to [me]_123-margaret . [I]_123-margaret ’m not [nesh]_7576-nesh [mysel]_7577-mysel ’ when [I]_123-margaret ’m put out . It were [th]_7575-th ’ fact that [I]_123-margaret were na wanted [theer]_7578-theer , no more nor [ony other place]_{7579-ony other place} , as [I]_123-margaret minded . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But [I]_123-margaret wish [you]_202-higgins had seen [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , ”_{[123-margaret]} repeated [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ Would [you]_202-higgins go again — it ’s a good deal to ask , [I]_123-margaret know — but would [you]_202-higgins go to - morrow and try [him]_{179-mr. thornton} ? [I]_123-margaret should be so glad if [you]_202-higgins would . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} ’m afraid it would be of no use , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , in a low voice . “ It would be better to let [me]_{134-mr. hale} speak to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} [Margaret]_123-margaret still looked at [Higgins]_202-higgins for [his]_202-higgins answer . Those grave soft eyes of [hers]_123-margaret were difficult to resist . [He]_202-higgins gave a great sigh . “ It would tax [my]_202-higgins pride above a bit ; if it were for [mysel]_{179-mr. thornton} ’ , [I]_202-higgins could stand a deal o ’ clemming first ; [I]_202-higgins ’d sooner knock [him]_{179-mr. thornton} down than ask a favour from [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . [I]_202-higgins ’d a deal sooner be flogged [mysel]_{179-mr. thornton} ’ ; but [yo’re]_7580-yo not [a common wench]_{7581-a common wench} , axing [yo’r]_7580-yo pardon , nor yet have [yo]_7580-yo ’ common ways about [yo]_7580-yo ’ . [I]_202-higgins ’ll e’en make a wry face , and go at it to - morrow . Dunna [yo]_7580-yo ’ think that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ’ll do it . [That man]_{5543-that man} has it in [him]_{5543-that man} to be burnt at the stake afore [he]_{5543-that man} ’ll give in . [I]_202-higgins ’ll do it for [yo’r]_7580-yo sake , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , and it ’s first time in [my]_202-higgins life as e’er [I]_202-higgins give way to [a woman]_{1521-a woman} . Neither [[my]_202-higgins wife]_{2154-my wife} nor [Bess]_205-bess could [e’er]_7585-e’er say that much again [me]_202-higgins . ”_{[202-higgins]} “ All the more do [I]_123-margaret thank [you]_{134-mr. hale} , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , smiling . “ Though [I]_123-margaret do n’t believe [you]_{134-mr. hale} : [I]_123-margaret believe [you]_{134-mr. hale} have just given way to [wife]_5634-wife and [daughter]_{5632-daughter} as much as [most men]_{2789-most men} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ And as to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , ”_{[134-mr. hale]} said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , “ [I]_{134-mr. hale} ’ll give [you]_{179-mr. thornton} a note to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , which , [I]_{134-mr. hale} think [I]_{134-mr. hale} may venture say , will ensure [you]_{179-mr. thornton} a hearing . ”_{[134-mr. hale]} “ [I]_3864-i thank [yo]_{134-mr. hale} ’ kindly , [sir]_5140-sir , but [I]_3864-i ’d as lief stand on [my]_3864-i own bottom . [I]_3864-i dunnot stomach the notion of having favour curried for [me]_3864-i , by one as does n’t know the ins and outs of the quarrel . [Meddling]_365-meddling ’ twixt [master]_5403-master and [man]_633-man is liker meddling ’ twixt [husband]_6444-husband and [wife]_5634-wife than aught else : it takes a deal of wisdom to do ony good . [I]_3864-i ’ll stand guard at [the lodge]_{7594-the lodge} door . [I]_3864-i ’ll stand there fro ’ six in the morning till [I]_3864-i get speech on [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . But [I]_3864-i ’d liefer sweep [th ’ streets]_{7595-th ’ streets} , if [paupers]_7596-paupers had na ’ got hold on that work . Dunna yo ’ hope , [miss]_5091-miss . There ’ll be more chance o ’ getting milk out of a flint . [I]_3864-i wish [yo]_5091-miss ’ a very good night , and many thanks to [yo]_5091-miss ’ . ”_[3864-i] “ [You]_3864-i ’ll find [your]_3864-i shoes by the kitchen fire ; [I]_123-margaret took them [there]_457-there to dry , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . [He]_3864-i turned round and looked at [her]_123-margaret steadily , and then [he]_3864-i brushed [his]_3864-i lean hand across [his]_3864-i eyes and went [his]_3864-i way . “ How proud [that man]_{5543-that man} is ! ”_{[444-her father]} said [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , who was a little annoyed at the manner in which [Higgins]_202-higgins had declined [his]_202-higgins intercession with [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “ [He]_{5543-that man} is , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret ; “ but what grand makings of [a man]_{940-a man} there are in [him]_{5543-that man} , pride and all . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ It ’s amusing to see how [he]_3864-i evidently respects the part in [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s character which is like [his]_3864-i own . ”_{[444-her father]} “ There ’s granite in [all these northern people]_{7601-all these northern people} , [papa]_528-papa , is there not ? ”_{[444-her father]} “ There was none in poor [Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} , [I]_123-margaret am afraid ; none in [[his]_3864-i wife]_{592-his wife} either . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_{444-her father} should guess by [their]_7604-their tones that [they]_7604-their had Irish blood in [them]_7604-their . [I]_{444-her father} wonder what success [he]_3864-i ’ll have to - morrow . If [he]_3864-i and [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} would speak out together as [man]_633-man to [man]_633-man — if [Higgins]_202-higgins would forget that [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was [a master]_{5725-a master} , and speak to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} does to [us]_7608-us — and if [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} would be patient enough to listen to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} with [his]_{179-mr. thornton} human heart , not with [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} master]_{7609-his master} ’s ears — ”_{[444-her father]} “ [You]_123-margaret are getting to do [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} justice at last , [Margaret]_123-margaret , ”_{[444-her father]} said [[her]_3866-her father]_{444-her father} , pinching [her]_3866-her ear . [Margaret]_123-margaret had a strange choking at [her]_123-margaret heart , which made [her]_123-margaret unable to answer , “ Oh ! ”_{[123-margaret]} thought [she]_123-margaret , “ [I]_123-margaret wish [I]_123-margaret were [a man]_{940-a man} , that [I]_123-margaret could go and force [him]_{179-mr. thornton} to express [his]_{179-mr. thornton} disapprobation , and tell [him]_{179-mr. thornton} honestly that [I]_123-margaret knew [I]_123-margaret deserved it . It seems hard to lose [him]_{179-mr. thornton} as [a friend]_{5224-a friend} just when [I]_123-margaret had begun to feel [his]_{179-mr. thornton} value . How tender [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was with [dear mamma]_{7612-dear mamma} ! If it were only for [her]_{7612-dear mamma} sake , [I]_123-margaret wish [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would come , and then at least [I]_123-margaret should know how much [I]_123-margaret was abased in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} eyes . ”_{[123-margaret]} CHAPTER XXXVIII . PROMISES FULFILLED . “ Then proudly , proudly up [she]_123-margaret rose , Tho ’ the tear was in [her]_123-margaret e’e , Whate’er [ye]_123-margaret say , think what [ye]_123-margaret may , [Ye]_123-margaret ’s get [na]_7613-na word frae [me]_123-margaret ! ”_{[123-margaret]} SCOTCH BALLAD . It was not merely that [Margaret]_123-margaret was known to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} to have spoken falsely,—though [she]_123-margaret imagined that for this reason only was [she]_123-margaret so turned in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} opinion,—but that this falsehood of [hers]_123-margaret bore a distinct reference in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} mind to [some other lover]_{3868-some other lover} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} could not forget the fond and earnest look that had passed between [her]_123-margaret and [some other man]_{3869-some other man} — the attitude of familiar confidence , if not of positive endearment . The thought of this perpetually stung [him]_{179-mr. thornton} ; it was a picture before [his]_{179-mr. thornton} eyes , wherever [he]_{179-mr. thornton} went and whatever [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was doing . In addition to this ( and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ground [his]_{179-mr. thornton} teeth as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} remembered it ) , was the hour , dusky twilight ; [the place]_{657-the place} , so far away from [home]_510-home , and comparatively unfrequented . [[His]_{179-mr. thornton} nobler self]_{3872-his nobler self} had said at first , that all this last might be accidental , innocent , justifiable ; but once allow [her]_123-margaret right to love and be beloved ( and had [he]_{179-mr. thornton} any reason to deny [her]_123-margaret right?—had not [her]_123-margaret words been severely explicit when [she]_123-margaret cast [his]_{179-mr. thornton} love away from [her]_123-margaret ? ) , [she]_123-margaret might easily have been beguiled into a longer walk , on to a later hour than [she]_123-margaret had anticipated . But that falsehood ! which showed a fatal consciousness of something wrong , and to be concealed , which was unlike [her]_123-margaret . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} did [her]_123-margaret that justice , though all the time it would have been a relief to believe [her]_123-margaret utterly unworthy of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} esteem . It was this that made the misery — that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} passionately loved [her]_123-margaret , and thought [her]_123-margaret , even with all [her]_123-margaret faults , more lovely and more excellent than [any other woman]_{3873-any other woman} ; yet [he]_{179-mr. thornton} deemed [her]_123-margaret so attached to [some other man]_{3869-some other man} , so led away by [her]_123-margaret affection for [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , as to violate [her]_123-margaret truthful nature . The very falsehood that stained [her]_123-margaret , was a proof how blindly [she]_123-margaret loved another — [this dark , slight , elegant , handsome man]_{3875-this dark , slight , elegant , handsome man} — while [he]_{3875-this dark , slight , elegant , handsome man} [himself]_{3875-this dark , slight , elegant , handsome man} was rough , and stern , and strongly made . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} lashed [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} into an agony of fierce jealousy . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} thought of that look , that attitude!—how [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would have laid [his]_{179-mr. thornton} life at [her]_123-margaret feet for such tender glances , such fond detention ! [He]_{179-mr. thornton} mocked at [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} , for having valued the mechanical way in which [she]_123-margaret had protected [him]_{179-mr. thornton} from the fury of [the mob]_{2583-the mob} ; now [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had seen how soft and bewitching [she]_123-margaret looked when with [a man [she]_123-margaret really loved]_{3877-a man she really loved} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} remembered , point by point , the sharpness of [her]_123-margaret words—“There was not [a man in all that crowd for whom [she]_123-margaret would not have done as much , far more readily than for [him]_{1335-this man}]_{7614-a man in all that crowd for whom she would not have done as much , far more readily than for him} . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} [He]_{179-mr. thornton} shared with [the mob]_{2583-the mob} , in [her]_123-margaret desire of averting bloodshed from [them]_{2583-the mob} ; but [this man]_{1335-this man} , [this hidden lover]_{3880-this hidden lover} , shared with [nobody]_1942-nobody ; [he]_{1335-this man} had looks , words , hand - cleavings , lies , concealment , all to [himself]_{1335-this man} . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was conscious that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had never been so irritable as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was now , in all [his]_{179-mr. thornton} life long ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} felt inclined to give a short abrupt answer , more like a bark than a speech , to every one that asked [him]_{179-mr. thornton} a question ; and this consciousness hurt [his]_{179-mr. thornton} pride : [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had always piqued [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} on [his]_{179-mr. thornton} self - control , and control [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would . So the manner was subdued to a quiet deliberation , but the matter was even harder and sterner than common . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was more than usually silent at [home]_510-home ; employing [his]_{179-mr. thornton} evenings in a continual pace backwards and forwards , which would have annoyed [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} exceedingly if it had been practised by [any one else]_{5225-any one else} ; and did not tend to promote any forbearance on [her]_{5657-his mother} part even to [this beloved son]_{3885-this beloved son} . “ Can [you]_{5657-his mother} stop — can [you]_{5657-his mother} sit down for a moment ? [I]_{179-mr. thornton} have something to say to [you]_{5657-his mother} , if [you]_{5657-his mother} would give up that everlasting walk , walk , walk . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} [He]_{179-mr. thornton} sat down instantly , on a chair against the wall . “ [I]_{179-mr. thornton} want to speak to [you]_{5657-his mother} about [Betsy]_235-betsy . [She]_{5657-his mother} says [she]_{5657-his mother} must leave [us]_7615-us ; that [[her]_{5657-his mother} lover]_{582-her lover} ’s death has so affected [her]_{5657-his mother} spirits [she]_{5657-his mother} ca n’t give [her]_{5657-his mother} heart to [her]_{5657-his mother} work . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Very well . [I]_3886-i suppose [other cooks]_{7617-other cooks} are to be met with . ”_[3886-i] “ That ’s so like [a man]_{940-a man} . It ’s not merely the cooking , it is that [she]_{5657-his mother} knows all the ways of [the house]_{460-the house} . Besides , [she]_{5657-his mother} tells [me]_3886-i something about [[your]_{5657-his mother} friend]_{5605-your friend} [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . ”_[3886-i] “ [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} is [no friend of [mine]_3886-i]_{7621-no friend of mine} . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} is [[my]_{179-mr. thornton} friend]_{7622-my friend} . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ [I]_3886-i am glad to hear [you]_3886-i say so , for if [she]_{5657-his mother} had been [[your]_3886-i friend]_{5605-your friend} , what [Betsy]_235-betsy says would have annoyed [you]_3886-i . ”_[3886-i] “ Let [me]_3886-i hear it , ”_[3886-i] said [he]_3886-i , with the extreme quietness of manner [he]_3886-i had been assuming for the last few days . “ [Betsy]_235-betsy says , that the night on which [[her]_{5657-his mother} lover]_{582-her lover} — [I]_3886-i forget [his]_{582-her lover} name — for [she]_{5657-his mother} always calls [him]_{582-her lover} ‘ [he]_{582-her lover} ’ — — ”_[3886-i] “ [Leonards]_345-leonards . ”_[3886-i] “ The night on which [Leonards]_345-leonards was last seen at [the station]_{1056-the station} — when [he]_345-leonards was last seen on duty , in fact — [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} was [there]_457-there , walking about with [a young man who , [Bessy]_264-bessy believes , killed [Leonards]_345-leonards by some blow or push]_{7627-a young man who , bessy believes , killed leonards by some blow or push} . ”_[3886-i] “ [Leonards]_345-leonards was not killed by any blow or push . ”_[3886-i] “ How do [you]_3886-i know ? ”_[3886-i] “ Because [I]_3886-i distinctly put the question to [the surgeon of [the Infirmary]_{7191-the infirmary}]_{7628-the surgeon of the infirmary} . [He]_{7628-the surgeon of the infirmary} told [me]_3886-i there was an internal disease of long standing , caused by [Leonards]_345-leonards ’ habit of drinking to excess ; that the fact of [his]_345-leonards becoming rapidly worse while in a state of intoxication , settled the question as to whether the last fatal attack was caused by excess of drinking , or the fall . ”_[3886-i] “ The fall ! What fall ? ”_[3886-i] “ Caused by the blow or push of which [Betsy]_235-betsy speaks . ”_[3886-i] “ Then there was a blow or push ? ”_[3886-i] “ [I]_3886-i believe so . ”_[3886-i] “ And who did it ? ”_[3886-i] “ As there was [no inquest]_{7630-no inquest} , in consequence of [the doctor]_{6023-the doctor} ’s opinion , [I]_3886-i can not tell [you]_3886-i . ”_[3886-i] “ But [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} was there ? ”_[3886-i] No answer . “ And with [a young man]_{5208-a young man} ? ”_[3886-i] Still no answer . At last [he]_3887-i said : “ [I]_3887-i tell [you]_235-betsy , [mother]_445-mother , that there was no inquest — no inquiry . No judicial inquiry , [I]_3887-i mean . ”_[3887-i] “ [Betsy]_235-betsy says that [Woolmer]_366-woolmer ( [some man [she]_{187-miss hale} knows , who is in [a grocer ’s shop out at [Crampton]_41-crampton]_{7635-a grocer ’s shop out at crampton}]_{7634-some man she knows , who is in a grocer ’s shop out at crampton} ) can swear that [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} was at [the station]_{1056-the station} at that hour , walking backwards and forwards with [a young man]_{5208-a young man} . ”_[3886-i] “ [I]_3886-i do n’t see what [we]_7638-we have to do with that . [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} is at liberty to please [herself]_{187-miss hale} . ”_[3886-i] “ [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’m glad to hear [you]_3886-i say so , ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} says [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , eagerly . “ It certainly signifies very little to [us]_7638-we — not at all to [you]_3886-i , after what has passed ! but [I]_3886-i — [I]_3886-i made a promise to [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} , that [I]_3886-i would not allow [[her]_{142-mrs. hale} daughter]_{480-her daughter} to go wrong without advising and remonstrating with [her]_{142-mrs. hale} . [I]_3886-i shall certainly let [her]_{142-mrs. hale} know [my]_3886-i opinion of such conduct . ”_[3886-i] “ [I]_{179-mr. thornton} do not see any harm in what [she]_{142-mrs. hale} did that evening , ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} said [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , getting up , and coming near to [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} stood by the chimney - piece with [his]_{179-mr. thornton} face turned away from [the room]_{567-the room} . “ [You]_3886-i would not have approved of [Fanny]_218-fanny ’s being seen out , after dark , in rather [a lonely place]_{7640-a lonely place} , walking about with [a young man]_{5208-a young man} . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} say nothing of the taste which could choose the time , when [[her]_218-fanny mother]_{469-her mother} lay unburied , for such a promenade . Should [you]_3886-i have liked [[your]_3886-i sister]_{2096-your sister} to have been noticed by [a grocer ’s assistant]_{7644-a grocer ’s assistant} for doing so ? ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ In the first place , as it is not many years since [I]_{179-mr. thornton} [myself]_{179-mr. thornton} was [[a draper]_{5745-a draper} ’s assistant]_{7646-a draper ’s assistant} , the mere circumstance of [[a grocer]_{7647-a grocer} ’s assistant]_{7644-a grocer ’s assistant} noticing any act does not alter the character of the act to [me]_{179-mr. thornton} . And in [the next place]_{7089-the next place} , [I]_{179-mr. thornton} see a great deal of difference between [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} and [Fanny]_218-fanny . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} can imagine that [the one]_{7650-the one} may have weighty reasons , which may and ought to make [her]_{7650-the one} overlook any seeming impropriety in [her]_{7650-the one} conduct . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} never knew [Fanny]_218-fanny have weighty reasons for anything . [Other people]_{5786-other people} must guard [her]_218-fanny . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} believe [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} is [a guardian to [herself]_{187-miss hale}]_{7652-a guardian to herself} . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ [A pretty character of [[your]_{179-mr. thornton} sister]_{2096-your sister}]_{7653-a pretty character of your sister} , indeed ! Really , [John]_262-boucher , one would have thought [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} had done enough to make [you]_262-boucher clear - sighted . [She]_{187-miss hale} drew [you]_262-boucher on to an offer , by a bold display of pretended regard for [you,—to]_{7655-you,—to} play [you]_262-boucher off against [this very young man]_{7656-this very young man} , [I]_3890-i ’ve no doubt . [Her]_{187-miss hale} whole conduct is clear to [me]_3890-i now . [You]_262-boucher believe [he]_{7656-this very young man} is [[her]_{187-miss hale} lover]_{582-her lover} , [I]_3890-i suppose — [you]_262-boucher agree to that . ”_[3890-i] [He]_3890-i turned round to [[his]_3890-i mother]_{5657-his mother} ; [his]_3890-i face was very gray and grim . “ Yes , [mother]_445-mother . [I]_3890-i do believe [he]_{7656-this very young man} is [[her]_{187-miss hale} lover]_{582-her lover} . ”_[3890-i] When [he]_3890-i had spoken , [he]_3890-i turned round again ; [he]_3890-i writhed [himself]_3890-i about , like [one in bodily pain]_{3892-one in bodily pain} . [He]_3890-i leant [his]_3890-i face against [his]_3890-i hand . Then before [she]_{5657-his mother} could speak , [he]_3890-i turned sharp again : “ [Mother]_327-mother . [He]_{7656-this very young man} is [[her]_{187-miss hale} lover]_{582-her lover} , whoever [he]_{7656-this very young man} is ; but [she]_{187-miss hale} may need help and womanly counsel;—there may be difficulties or temptations which [I]_3890-i do n’t know . [I]_3890-i fear there are . [I]_3890-i do n’t want to know what they are ; but as [you]_327-mother have ever been a good — ay ! and [a tender mother]_{7661-a tender mother} to [me]_3890-i , go to [her]_{187-miss hale} , and gain [her]_{187-miss hale} confidence , and tell [her]_{187-miss hale} what is best to be done . [I]_3890-i know that something is wrong ; some dread , which must be a terrible torture to [her]_{187-miss hale} . ”_[3890-i] “ For [God]_174-god ’s sake , [John]_262-boucher ! ”_{[5657-his mother]} said [[his]_3890-i mother]_{5657-his mother} , now really shocked , “ what do [you]_262-boucher mean ? What do [you]_262-boucher mean ? What do [you]_262-boucher know ? ”_{[5657-his mother]} [He]_3890-i did not reply to [her]_{5657-his mother} . “ [John]_262-boucher ! [I]_3890-i do n’t know what [I]_3890-i sha n’t think unless [you]_262-boucher speak . [You]_262-boucher have no right to say what [you]_262-boucher have done against [her]_{187-miss hale} . ”_[3890-i] “ Not against [her]_{187-miss hale} , [mother]_445-mother ! [I]_{5657-his mother} _ could _ not speak against [her]_{187-miss hale} . ”_{[5657-his mother]} “ Well ! [you]_262-boucher have no right to say what [you]_262-boucher have done , unless [you]_262-boucher say more . These half - expressions are what ruin [a woman]_{1521-a woman} ’s character . ”_[3890-i] “ [Her]_{187-miss hale} character ! [Mother]_327-mother , [you]_327-mother do not dare — ”_[3890-i] [he]_3890-i faced about , and looked into [her]_{5657-his mother} face with [his]_3890-i flaming eyes . Then , drawing [himself]_3890-i up into determined composure and dignity , [he]_3890-i said , “ [I]_3890-i will not say any more than this , which is neither more nor less than the simple truth , and [I]_3890-i am sure [you]_{5657-his mother} believe [me,—I]_{5657-his mother} have good reason to believe , that [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} is in some strait and difficulty connected with an attachment which , of itself , from [my]_3890-i knowledge of [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ’s character , is perfectly innocent and right . What [my]_3890-i reason is , [I]_3890-i refuse to tell . But never let [me]_3890-i hear [any one]_{483-any one} say a word against [her]_{187-miss hale} , implying any more serious imputation than that [she]_{187-miss hale} now needs the counsel of [some kind and gentle woman]_{7665-some kind and gentle woman} . [You]_3890-i promised [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} to be [that woman]_{5442-that woman} ! ”_[3890-i] “ No ! ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} said [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} . “ [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} am happy to say , [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} did not promise kindness and gentleness , for [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} felt at the time that it might be out of [my]_{216-mrs. thornton} power to render these to one of [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ’s character and disposition . [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} promised counsel and advice , such as [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} would give to [[my]_{216-mrs. thornton} own daughter]_{6926-my own daughter} ; [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} shall speak to [her]_{6926-my own daughter} as [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} would do to [Fanny]_218-fanny , if [she]_{6926-my own daughter} had gone gallivanting with [a young man in the dusk]_{7668-a young man in the dusk} . [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} shall speak with relation to the circumstances [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} know , without being influenced either one way or another by the ‘ strong reasons ’ which [you]_7669-you will not confide to [me]_{216-mrs. thornton} . Then [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} shall have fulfilled [my]_{216-mrs. thornton} promise , and done [my]_{216-mrs. thornton} duty . “_{[216-mrs. thornton]} [She]_3894-she will never bear it , ” said [he]_0-i passionately . “_[3894-she] [She]_3894-she will have to bear it , if [I]_0-i speak in [[her]_3894-she dead mother]_{3895-her dead mother} ’s name . ” “_[0-i] Well ! ” said [he]_0-i , breaking away , “_[3894-she] do n’t tell [me]_0-i any more about it . [I]_0-i can not endure to think of it . It will be better that [you]_3896-you should speak to [her]_3894-she any way , than that [she]_3894-she should not be spoken to at all.—Oh ! that look of love ! ” continued [he]_0-i , between [his]_0-i teeth , as [he]_0-i bolted [himself]_0-i into [[his]_0-i own private room]_{3642-his own private room} . “_{[123-margaret]} And that cursed lie ; which showed some terrible shame in the background , to be kept from the light in which [I]_0-i thought [she]_3894-she lived perpetually ! Oh , [Margaret]_123-margaret , [Margaret]_123-margaret ! [Mother]_445-mother , how [you]_3896-you have tortured [me]_0-i ! Oh ! [Margaret]_123-margaret , could [you]_123-margaret not have loved [me]_0-i ? [I]_0-i am but uncouth and hard , but [I]_0-i would never have led [you]_123-margaret into any falsehood for [me]_0-i . ” The more [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} thought over what [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} had said , in pleading for a merciful judgment for [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s indiscretion , the more bitterly [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} felt inclined towards [her]_123-margaret . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} took a savage pleasure in the idea of “_[3894-she] speaking [her]_3894-she mind ” to [her]_123-margaret , in the guise of fulfilment of a duty . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} enjoyed the thought of showing [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton} untouched by the “_[3894-she] glamour , ” which [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} was well aware [Margaret]_123-margaret had the power of throwing over [many people]_{7672-many people} . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} snorted scornfully over the picture of the beauty of [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} victim]_{7673-her victim} ; [her]_123-margaret jet black hair , [her]_123-margaret clear smooth skin , [her]_123-margaret lucid eyes would not help to save [her]_123-margaret one word of the just and stern reproach which [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} spent half the night in preparing to [her]_123-margaret mind . “_[3894-she] Is [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} within ? ” [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} knew [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} was , for [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} had seen [her]_123-margaret at the window , and [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} had [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} feet inside [the little hall]_{7674-the little hall} before [Martha]_331-martha had half answered the question . [Margaret]_123-margaret was sitting alone , writing to [Edith]_131-edith , and giving [her]_131-edith many particulars of [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s last days . It was a softening employment , and [she]_123-margaret had to brush away the unbidden tears as [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} was announced . [She]_123-margaret was so gentle and ladylike in [her]_123-margaret mode of reception that [[her]_123-margaret visitor]_{1509-her visitor} was somewhat daunted ; and it became impossible to utter the speech , so easy of arrangement with [no one to address it to]_{7677-no one to address it to} . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s low rich voice was softer than usual ; [her]_123-margaret manner more gracious , because in [her]_123-margaret heart [she]_123-margaret was feeling very grateful to [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} for the courteous attention of [her]_123-margaret call . [She]_123-margaret exerted [herself]_123-margaret to find [subjects of interest for conversation]_{7678-subjects of interest for conversation} ; praised [Martha]_331-martha , [the servant whom [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} had found for [them]_7680-them]_{7679-the servant whom mrs. thornton had found for them} : had asked [Edith]_131-edith for a little Greek air , about which [she]_123-margaret had spoken to [Miss Thornton]_{232-miss thornton} . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} was fairly discomfited . [Her]_{216-mrs. thornton} sharp Damascus blade seemed out of place , and useless among rose - leaves . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} was silent because [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} was trying to task [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton} up to [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} duty . At last [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} stung [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton} into its performance by a suspicion which , in spite of all probability , [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} allowed to cross [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} mind , that all this sweetness was put on with a view of propitiating [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ; that , somehow , the other attachment had fallen through , and that it suited [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ’s purpose to recall [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} rejected lover]_{7681-her rejected lover} . [Poor Margaret]_123-margaret ! there was perhaps so much truth in the suspicion as this ; that [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} was [the mother of one whose regard [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} valued , and feared to have lost]_{7682-the mother of one whose regard she valued , and feared to have lost} ; and this thought unconsciously added to [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} natural desire of pleasing [one who was showing [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} kindness by [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} visit]_{7683-one who was showing her kindness by her visit} . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} stood up to go , but yet [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} seemed to have something more to say . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} cleared [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} throat and began : “_{[187-miss hale]} [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , [I]_0-i have a duty to perform . [I]_0-i promised [[your]_{187-miss hale} poor mother]_{5268-your poor mother} that , as far as [my]_0-i poor judgment went , [I]_0-i would not allow [you]_{187-miss hale} to act in any way wrongly , or ( [she]_{5268-your poor mother} softened [her]_{5268-your poor mother} speech down a little here ) inadvertently , without remonstrating ; at least without offering advice , whether [you]_{187-miss hale} took it or not . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret stood before [her]_{187-miss hale} , blushing like [any culprit]_{7684-any culprit} , with [her]_123-margaret eyes dilating as [she]_123-margaret gazed at [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} . [She]_123-margaret thought [she]_123-margaret had come to speak to [her]_{187-miss hale} about the falsehood [she]_123-margaret had told — that [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had employed [her]_123-margaret to explain the danger [she]_123-margaret had exposed [herself]_123-margaret to , of being confuted in full court ! and although [her]_123-margaret heart sank to think [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had not rather chosen to come [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} , and upbraid [her]_123-margaret , and receive [her]_123-margaret penitence , and restore [her]_123-margaret again to [his]_{179-mr. thornton} good opinion , yet [she]_123-margaret was too much humbled not to bear any blame on this subject patiently and meekly . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} went on : “_{[5268-your poor mother]} At first , when [I]_0-i heard from [one of [[my]_0-i servants]_{2598-my servants}]_{3899-one of my servants} , that [you]_3901-you had been seen walking about with [a gentleman]_{5318-a gentleman} , so far from [home]_510-home as [the Outwood station]_{7131-the outwood station} , at such a time of the evening , [I]_0-i could hardly believe it . But [[my]_0-i son]_{5653-my son} , [I]_0-i am sorry to say , confirmed [her]_{3899-one of my servants} story . It was indiscreet , to say the least ; [many a young woman]_{3906-many a young woman} has lost [her]_{3906-many a young woman} character before now — — ” [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s eyes flashed fire . This was a new idea — this was too insulting . If [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} had spoken to [her]_123-margaret about the lie [she]_123-margaret had told , well and good — [she]_123-margaret would have owned it , and humiliated [herself]_123-margaret . But to interfere with [her]_123-margaret conduct — to speak of [her]_123-margaret character ! [she]_123-margaret — [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , [a mere stranger]_{7685-a mere stranger} — it was too impertinent ! [She]_123-margaret would not answer [her]_123-margaret — not one word . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} saw the battle - spirit in [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s eyes , and it called up [her]_123-margaret combativeness also . “_{[3906-many a young woman]} For [[your]_3907-you mother]_{5280-your mother} ’s sake , [I]_0-i have thought it right to warn [you]_3907-you against such improprieties ; [they]_3909-they must degrade [you]_3907-you in the long run in the estimation of [the world]_{5098-the world} , even if in fact they do not lead [you]_3907-you to positive harm . ” “_{[5749-my mother]} For [[my]_0-i mother]_{5749-my mother} ’s sake , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , in a tearful voice , “_{[5749-my mother]} [I]_0-i will bear much ; but [I]_0-i can not bear everything . [She]_{5749-my mother} never meant [me]_0-i to be exposed to insult , [I]_0-i am sure . ” “_{[5749-my mother]} Insult , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ! ” “_{[187-miss hale]} Yes , [madam]_1676-madam , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret more steadily , “_[1676-madam] it is insult . What do [you]_3907-you know of [me]_0-i that should lead [you]_3907-you to suspect — Oh ! ” said [she]_123-margaret , breaking down , and covering [her]_123-margaret face with [her]_123-margaret hands—“I_[1676-madam] know now , [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} has told [you]_3907-you — — ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} No , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , ” said [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} truthfulness causing [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} to arrest the confession [Margaret]_123-margaret was on the point of making , though [her]_123-margaret curiosity was itching to hear it . “_{[187-miss hale]} Stop . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} has told [me]_0-i nothing . [You]_3907-you do not know [[my]_0-i son]_{5653-my son} . [You]_3907-you are not worthy to know [him]_{5653-my son} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} said this . Listen , [young lady]_{3914-young lady} , that [you]_3907-you may understand , if [you]_3907-you can , what sort of [a man [you]_3907-you rejected]_{3915-a man you rejected} . [This Milton manufacturer]_{179-mr. thornton} , [his]_{179-mr. thornton} great tender heart scorned as it was scorned , said to [me]_0-i only last night , ‘ Go to [her]_3916-she . [I]_0-i have good reason to know that [she]_3916-she is in some strait arising out of some attachment ; and [she]_3916-she needs womanly counsel . ’ [I]_0-i believe those were [his]_{179-mr. thornton} very words . Farther than that — beyond admitting the fact of [your]_3907-you being at [the Outwood station]_{7131-the outwood station} with [a gentleman]_{5318-a gentleman} , on the evening of the twenty - sixth — [he]_{179-mr. thornton} has said nothing — not one word against [you]_3907-you . If [he]_{179-mr. thornton} has knowledge of anything which should make [you]_3907-you sob so , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} keeps it to [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s face was still hidden in [her]_123-margaret hands , the fingers of which were wet with tears . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} was a little mollified . “_{[179-mr. thornton]} Come , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . There may be circumstances , [I]_0-i ’ll allow , that , if explained , may take off from the seeming impropriety . ” Still no answer . [Margaret]_123-margaret was considering what to say ; [she]_123-margaret wished to stand well with [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ; and yet [she]_123-margaret could not , might not , give any explanation . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} grew impatient . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall be sorry to break off [an acquaintance]_{3919-an acquaintance} ; but for [Fanny]_218-fanny ’s sake — as [I]_0-i told [[my]_0-i son]_{5653-my son} , if [Fanny]_218-fanny had done so [we]_3921-we should consider it a great disgrace — and [Fanny]_218-fanny might be led away — — ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i can give [you]_{5653-my son} no explanation , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , in a low voice . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have done wrong , but not in the way [you]_{5653-my son} think or know about . [I]_0-i think [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} judges [me]_0-i more mercifully than [you;”—she]_0-i had hard work to keep [herself]_0-i from choking with [her]_218-fanny tears—“but_{[179-mr. thornton]} , [I]_0-i believe , [madam]_1676-madam , [you]_1676-madam mean to do rightly . ” “_[1676-madam] Thank [you]_{5653-my son} , ” said [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , drawing [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton} up ; “_{[5653-my son]} [I]_0-i was not aware that [my]_0-i meaning was doubted . It is the last time [I]_0-i shall interfere . [I]_0-i was unwilling to consent to do it , when [[your]_{5653-my son} mother]_{5280-your mother} asked [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i had not approved of [[my]_0-i son]_{5653-my son} ’s attachment to [you]_{5653-my son} , while [I]_0-i only suspected it . [You]_{5653-my son} did not appear to [me]_0-i worthy of [him]_{5653-my son} . But when [you]_{5653-my son} compromised [yourself]_{5653-my son} as [you]_{5653-my son} did at the time of the riot , and exposed [yourself]_{5653-my son} to the comments of [servants]_{1553-servants} and [workpeople]_{3926-workpeople} , [I]_0-i felt it was no longer right to set [myself]_0-i against [[my]_0-i son]_{5653-my son} ’s wish of proposing to [you]_{5653-my son} — a wish , by the way , which [he]_{5653-my son} had always denied entertaining until the day of the riot . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret winced , and drew in [her]_123-margaret breath with a long , hissing sound ; of which , however , [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} took no notice . “_{[5653-my son]} [He]_{5653-my son} came ; [you]_{5653-my son} had apparently changed [your]_{5653-my son} mind . [I]_0-i told [[my]_0-i son]_{5653-my son} yesterday , that [I]_0-i thought it possible , short as was the interval , [you]_{5653-my son} might have heard or learnt something of [this other lover]_{3929-this other lover} — — ” “_[0-i] What must [you]_0-i think of [me]_0-i , [madam]_1676-madam ? ” asked [Margaret]_123-margaret , throwing [her]_123-margaret head back with proud disdain , till [her]_123-margaret throat curved outwards like a swan ’s . “_[0-i] [You]_0-i can say nothing more , [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} . [I]_0-i decline every attempt to justify [myself]_0-i for anything . [You]_0-i must allow [me]_0-i to leave [the room]_{567-the room} . ” And [she]_123-margaret swept out of it with the noiseless grace of [an offended princess]_{7686-an offended princess} . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} had quite enough of natural humour to make [her]_123-margaret feel the ludricrousness of the position in which [she]_123-margaret was left . There was nothing for it but to show [herself]_123-margaret out . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} was not particularly annoyed at [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s way of behaving . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} did not care enough for [her]_123-margaret for that . [She]_123-margaret had taken [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s remonstrance to the full as keenly to heart as [that lady]_{1063-that lady} expected ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s passion at once mollified [[her]_123-margaret visitor]_{1509-her visitor} , far more than any silence or reserve could have done . It showed the effect of [her]_123-margaret words . “_[0-i] [[My]_0-i young lady]_{3932-my young lady} , ” thought [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} to [herself]_{216-mrs. thornton} ; “_[0-i] [you]_{3932-my young lady} ’ve a pretty good temper of [your]_{3932-my young lady} own . If [John]_262-boucher and [you]_{3932-my young lady} had come together , [he]_262-boucher would have had to keep a tight hand over [you]_{3932-my young lady} , to make [you]_{3932-my young lady} know [your]_{3932-my young lady} place . But [I]_0-i do n’t think [you]_{3932-my young lady} will go a - walking again with [[your]_{3932-my young lady} beau]_{3933-your beau} , at such an hour of the day , in a hurry . [You]_{3932-my young lady} ’ve too much pride and spirit in [you]_{3932-my young lady} for that . [I]_0-i like to see [a girl]_{5377-a girl} fly out at the notion of being talked about . It shows [they]_3935-they ’re neither giddy , nor bold by nature . As for [that girl]_{1891-that girl} , [she]_{1891-that girl} might be bold , but [she]_{1891-that girl} ’d never be giddy . [I]_0-i ’ll do [her]_{1891-that girl} that justice . Now as to [Fanny]_218-fanny , [she]_218-fanny ’d be giddy , and not bold . [She]_218-fanny ’s no courage in [her]_218-fanny , poor thing ! ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was not spending the morning so satisfactorily as [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} . [She]_{5657-his mother} , at any rate , was fulfilling [her]_{5657-his mother} determined purpose . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was trying to understand where [he]_{179-mr. thornton} stood ; what damage the strike had done [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . A good deal of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} capital was locked up in new and expensive machinery ; and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had also bought cotton largely , with a view to some great orders which [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had in hand . The strike had thrown [him]_{179-mr. thornton} terribly behindhand , as to the completion of these orders . Even with [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} own accustomed and skilled workpeople]_{7690-his own accustomed and skilled workpeople} , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would have had some difficulty in fulfilling [his]_{179-mr. thornton} engagements ; as it was , the incompetence of [the Irish hands , who had to be trained to [their]_{7691-the irish hands , who had to be trained to their work} work]_{7691-the irish hands , who had to be trained to their work} , at a time requiring unusual activity , was a daily annoyance . It was not a favourable hour for [Higgins]_235-betsy to make [his]_{179-mr. thornton} request . But [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had promised [Margaret]_123-margaret to do it at any cost . So , though every moment added to [his]_{179-mr. thornton} repugnance , [his]_{179-mr. thornton} pride , and [his]_{179-mr. thornton} sullenness of temper , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} stood leaning against the dead wall , hour after hour , first on one leg , then on the other . At last the latch was sharply lifted , and out came [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_[218-fanny] [I]_0-i want for to speak to [yo]_3937-yo ’ , [sir]_5140-sir . ” “_[0-i] Ca n’t stay now , [[my]_0-i man]_{7544-my man} . [I]_0-i ’m too late as it is . ” “_[0-i] Well , [sir]_5140-sir , [I]_0-i reckon [I]_0-i can wait till [yo]_3937-yo ’ come back . ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was half way down [the street]_{1105-the street} . [Higgins]_235-betsy sighed . But it was no use . To catch [him]_235-betsy in [the street]_{1105-the street} , was [his]_235-betsy only chance of seeing “_{[3941-the measter]} [the measter]_{3941-the measter} ! ” if [he]_235-betsy had rung the lodge bell or even gone up to [the house]_{460-the house} to ask for [him]_235-betsy , [he]_235-betsy would have been referred to [the overlooker]_{7695-the overlooker} . So [he]_235-betsy stood still again , vouchsafing no answer , but a short nod of recognition to [the few men who knew and spoke to [him]_235-betsy]_{7696-the few men who knew and spoke to him} , as [the crowd]_{1702-the crowd} drove out [the millyard]_{7698-the millyard} at dinner - time , and scowling with all [his]_235-betsy might at [the Irish “_{[3941-the measter]} knobsticks ” who had just been imported]_{7699-the irish “ knobsticks ” who had just been imported} . At last [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} returned . “_[3942-you] What ! [you]_3942-you there still ! ” “_[3942-you] Ay , [sir]_5140-sir , [I]_0-i mun speak to [yo]_3942-you ’ . ” “_[0-i] Come in here , then . Stay , [we]_3944-we ’ll go across [the yard]_{6125-the yard} ; [the men]_{5458-the men} are not come back , and [we]_3944-we shall have it to [ourselves]_3944-we . [These good people]_{3947-these good people} , [I]_0-i see , are at dinner , ” said [he]_0-i , closing the door of [[the porter]_{6462-the porter} ’s lodge]_{7701-the porter ’s lodge} . [He]_0-i stopped to speak to [the overlooker]_{7695-the overlooker} . [The latter]_{947-the latter} said in a low tone : “_{[3947-these good people]} [I]_0-i suppose [you]_5140-sir know , [sir]_5140-sir , that [that man]_{5543-that man} is [Higgins]_235-betsy , [one of [the leaders of [the Union]_{2303-the union}]_{3951-the leaders of the union}]_{3950-one of the leaders of the union} ; [he]_{5543-that man} that made that speech in [Hurstfield]_{98-hurstfield} . ” “_{[5543-that man]} No , [I]_0-i did n’t , ” said [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , looking round sharply at [[his]_0-i follower]_{7704-his follower} . [Higgins]_235-betsy was known to [him]_0-i by name as [a turbulent spirit]_{7705-a turbulent spirit} . “_[0-i] Come along , ” said [he]_235-betsy , and [his]_235-betsy tone was rougher than before . “_{[3953-men such as this]} It is [men such as this]_{3953-men such as this} , ” thought [he]_235-betsy , “_{[3953-men such as this]} who interrupt commerce and injure [the very town [they]_{3953-men such as this} live in]_{3954-the very town they live in} : [mere demagogues]_{3955-mere demagogues} , [lovers of power]_{3956-lovers of power} at whatever cost to [others]_715-others . ” “_{[3953-men such as this]} Well , [sir]_5140-sir ! what do [you]_5140-sir want with [me]_0-i ? ” said [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , facing round at [him]_235-betsy , as soon as [they]_7706-they were in [the counting - house of [the mill]_{1250-the mill}]_{7707-the counting - house of the mill} . “_[5140-sir] [My]_0-i name is [Higgins]_235-betsy ” — — “_[0-i] [I]_0-i know that , ” broke in [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_[0-i] What do [you]_5140-sir want , [Mr. Higgins]_333-higgins ? That ’s the question . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i want work . ” “_[0-i] Work ! [You]_5140-sir ’re [a pretty chap]_{3959-a pretty chap} to come asking [me]_0-i for work . [You]_5140-sir do n’t want impudence , that ’s very clear . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ve getten [enemies]_3960-enemies and [backbiters]_{3961-backbiters} , like [[my]_0-i betters]_{3962-my betters} ; but [I]_0-i ne’er heerd o ’ ony of [them]_{3962-my betters} calling [me]_0-i o’er - modest , ” said [Higgins]_333-higgins . [His]_333-higgins blood was a little roused by [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s manner , more than by [his]_333-higgins words . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} saw a letter addressed to [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} on the table . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} took it up and read it through . At the end , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} looked up and said , “_[0-i] What are [you]_5140-sir waiting for ? ” “_[5140-sir] An answer to th ’ question [I]_0-i axed . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i gave it [you]_0-i before . Do n’t waste any more of [your]_0-i time . ” “_[0-i] [Yo]_0-i ’ made a remark , [sir]_5140-sir , on [my]_0-i impudence : but [I]_0-i were taught that it was manners to say either ‘ yes ’ or ‘ no , ’ when [I]_0-i were axed a civil question . [I]_0-i should be thankfu ’ to [yo]_0-i ’ if yo’d give [me]_0-i work . [Hamper]_281-hamper will speak to [my]_0-i being [a good hand]_{3964-a good hand} . ” “_[281-hamper] [I]_0-i ’ve a notion [you]_0-i ’d better not send [me]_0-i to [Hamper]_281-hamper to ask for a character , [[my]_0-i man]_{7544-my man} . [I]_0-i might hear more than [you]_0-i ’d like . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’d take th ’ risk . Worst [they]_3966-they could say of [me]_0-i is , that [I]_0-i did what [I]_0-i thought best , even to [my]_0-i own wrong . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i ’d better go and try [them]_3966-they , then , and see whether [they]_3966-they ’ll give [you]_0-i work . [I]_0-i ’ve turned off upwards of a hundred of [my]_0-i best hands , for no other fault than following [you]_0-i and such as [you]_0-i ; and [d’ye]_3967-d’ye think [I]_0-i ’ll take [you]_0-i on ? [I]_0-i might as well put a fire - brand into the midst of the cotton - waste . ” [Higgins]_333-higgins turned away : then the recollection of [Boucher]_262-boucher came over [him]_333-higgins , and [he]_333-higgins faced round with the greatest concession [he]_333-higgins could persuade [himself]_333-higgins to make . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’d promise [yo]_0-i ’ , [measter]_0-i , [I]_0-i ’d not speak a word as could do harm , if so be [yo]_0-i ’ did right by [us]_3968-us ; and [I]_0-i ’d promise more : [I]_0-i ’d promise that when [I]_0-i seed [yo]_0-i ’ going wrong , and acting unfair , [I]_0-i ’d speak to [yo]_0-i ’ in private first ; and that would be a fair warning . If [yo]_0-i ’ and [I]_0-i did [na]_3969-na agree in [our]_3968-us opinion o ’ [your]_0-i conduct , [yo]_0-i ’ might turn [me]_0-i off at an hour ’s notice . ” “_[0-i] Upon [my]_0-i word , [you]_0-i do n’t think small beer of [yourself]_0-i ! [Hamper]_281-hamper has had a loss of [you]_0-i . How came [he]_281-hamper to let [you]_0-i and [your]_0-i wisdom go ? ” “_[281-hamper] Well , [we]_3968-us parted wi ’ mutual dissatisfaction . [I]_0-i would n’t gi’e the pledge [they]_3970-they were asking ; and [they]_3970-they would n’t have [me]_0-i at no rate . So [I]_0-i ’m free to make another engagement ; and as [I]_0-i said before , though [I]_0-i should na ’ say it , [I]_0-i ’m [a good hand]_{3964-a good hand} , [measter]_0-i , and [a steady man]_{3972-a steady man} — specially when [I]_0-i can keep fro ’ drink ; and that [I]_0-i shall do now , if [I]_0-i ne’er did afore . ” “_[0-i] That [you]_0-i may have more money laid up for another strike , [I]_0-i suppose ? ” “_[0-i] No ! [I]_0-i ’d be thankful if [I]_0-i was free to do that ; it ’s for to keep [th ’ widow]_{3973-th ’ widow} and childer of [a man who was drove mad by [them]_3975-them knobsticks o ’ yourn]_{3974-a man who was drove mad by them knobsticks o ’ yourn} ; put out of [his]_{3974-a man who was drove mad by them knobsticks o ’ yourn} place by [a Paddy that did na know weft fro ’ warp]_{3976-a paddy that did na know weft fro ’ warp} . ” “_{[3976-a paddy that did na know weft fro ’ warp]} Well ! [you]_0-i ’d better turn to something else , if [you]_0-i ’ve any such good intention in [your]_0-i head . [I]_0-i should n’t advise [you]_0-i to stay in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} : [you]_0-i ’re too well known [here]_5144-here . ” “_[0-i] If it were summer , ” said [Higgins]_333-higgins , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’d take to [Paddy]_367-paddy ’s work , and go as a navvy , or haymaking , or summat , and [ne’er]_7371-ne’er see [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} again . But it ’s winter , and [th ’ childer]_{2304-th ’ childer} will clem . ” “_{[2304-th ’ childer]} A pretty navvy [you]_0-i ’d make ! why [you]_0-i could n’t do half a day ’s work at digging against [an Irishman]_{3980-an irishman} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’d only charge half - a - day for th ’ twelve hours , if [I]_0-i could only do half - a - day ’s work in th ’ time . [Yo’re]_3981-yo’re not knowing of any place , where [they]_3982-they could gi ’ [me]_0-i a trial , away fro ’ [the mills]_{1806-the mills} , if [I]_0-i ’m such [a firebrand]_{3984-a firebrand} ? [I]_0-i ’d take any wage [they]_3982-they thought [I]_0-i was worth , for the sake of [those childer]_{3985-those childer} . ” “_[3982-they] Do n’t [you]_0-i see what [you]_0-i would be ? [You]_0-i ’d be a knobstick . [You]_0-i ’d be taking less wages than [the other labourers]_{3986-the other labourers} — all for the sake of [[another man]_{1807-another man} ’s children]_{3988-another man ’s children} . Think how [you]_0-i ’d abuse [any poor fellow who was willing to take what [he]_{3989-any poor fellow who was willing to take what he could get to keep his own children} could get to keep [[his]_{3989-any poor fellow who was willing to take what he could get to keep his own children} own children]_{3990-his own children}]_{3989-any poor fellow who was willing to take what he could get to keep his own children} . [You]_0-i and [[your]_0-i Union]_{3991-your union} would soon be down upon [him]_{3989-any poor fellow who was willing to take what he could get to keep his own children} . No ! no ! if it ’s only for the recollection of the way in which [you]_0-i ’ve used the poor knobsticks before now , [I]_0-i say No ! to [your]_0-i question . [I]_0-i ’ll not give [you]_0-i work . [I]_0-i wo n’t say , [I]_0-i do n’t believe [your]_0-i pretext for coming and asking for work ; [I]_0-i know nothing about it . It may be true , or it may not . It ’s a very unlikely story , at any rate . Let [me]_0-i pass . [I]_0-i ’ll not give [you]_0-i work . There ’s [your]_0-i answer . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hear , [sir]_5140-sir . [I]_0-i would na ha ’ troubled [you]_5140-sir ’ , but that [I]_0-i were bid to come , by one as seemed to think yo’d getten some place in [your]_0-i heart . [Hoo]_203-hoo were mistook , and [I]_0-i were misled . But [I]_0-i ’m not [the first man]_{3993-the first man} as is misled by [a woman]_{1521-a woman} . ” “_[0-i] Tell [her]_{1521-a woman} to mind [her]_{1521-a woman} own business the next time , instead of taking up [your]_0-i time and [mine]_0-i too . [I]_0-i believe [women]_807-women are at the bottom of every plague in [this world]_{5132-this world} . Be off with [you]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m obleeged to [you]_0-i for a ’ yo’r kindness , [measter]_0-i , and most of a ’ for yo’r civil way o ’ saying good - bye . ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} did not deign a reply . But , looking out of the window a minute later , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was struck with [the lean , bent figure]_{7709-the lean , bent figure} going out of [the yard]_{6125-the yard} ; the heavy walk was in strange contrast with the resolute , clear determination of [the man]_{1353-the man} to speak to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} crossed to [[the porter]_{6462-the porter} ’s lodge]_{7701-the porter ’s lodge} : “_[0-i] How long has [that man]_{5543-that man} [Higgins]_333-higgins been waiting to speak to [me]_0-i ? ” “_{[5543-that man]} [He]_{5543-that man} was outside the gate before eight o’clock , [sir]_5140-sir . [I]_0-i think [he]_{5543-that man} ’s been [there]_457-there ever since . ” “_{[5543-that man]} And it is now — ? ” “_[5140-sir] Just one , [sir]_5140-sir . ” “_[5140-sir] Five hours , ” thought [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ; “_{[4001-a man to wait , doing nothing but first hoping and then fearing]} it ’s a long time for [a man to wait , doing nothing but first hoping and then fearing]_{4001-a man to wait , doing nothing but first hoping and then fearing} . ” CHAPTER XXXIX . MAKING [FRIENDS]_461-friends . “_{[4001-a man to wait , doing nothing but first hoping and then fearing]} Nay , [I]_0-i have done ; [you]_4002-you get no more of [me]_0-i ; And [I]_0-i am glad , [yea]_4002-you glad with all [my]_0-i heart , That thus so clearly [I]_0-i [myself]_0-i am free . ” [DRAYTON]_368-drayton . [Margaret]_123-margaret shut [herself]_123-margaret up in [[her]_123-margaret own room]_{879-her own room} , after [she]_123-margaret had quitted [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} . [She]_123-margaret began to walk backwards and forwards , in [her]_123-margaret old habitual way of showing agitation ; but , then , remembering that in [that slightly - built house]_{7716-that slightly - built house} every step was heard from [one room]_{2381-one room} to another , [she]_123-margaret sate down until [she]_123-margaret heard [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} go safely out of [the house]_{460-the house} . [She]_123-margaret forced [herself]_123-margaret to recollect all the conversation that had passed between [them]_7719-them ; speech by speech , [she]_123-margaret compelled [her]_123-margaret memory to go through with it . At the end , [she]_123-margaret rose up , and said to [herself]_123-margaret , in a melancholy tone : “_[4003-she] At any rate , [her]_4003-she words do not touch [me]_0-i ; they fall off from [me]_0-i ; for [I]_0-i am innocent of all the motives [she]_4003-she attributes to [me]_0-i . But still , it is hard to think that [any one]_{483-any one} — [any woman]_{2703-any woman} — can believe all this of another so easily . It is hard and sad . Where [I]_0-i have done wrong , [she]_4003-she does not accuse [me]_0-i — [she]_4003-she does not know . [He]_4006-he never told [her]_4003-she : [I]_0-i might have known [he]_4006-he would not ! ” [She]_4003-she lifted up [her]_4003-she head , as if [she]_4003-she took pride in any delicacy of feeling which [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had shown . Then , as a new thought came across [her]_4003-she , [she]_4003-she pressed [her]_4003-she hands tightly together : “_[4006-he] [He]_4006-he , too , must take [poor [Frederick]_{159-frederick}]_{4007-poor frederick} for [some lover]_{4008-some lover} . ” ( [She]_4003-she blushed as the word passed through [her]_4003-she mind . ) “_[0-i] [I]_0-i see it now . It is not merely that [he]_4006-he knows of [my]_0-i falsehood , but [he]_4006-he believes that [some one else]_{6085-some one else} cares for [me]_0-i ; and that [I]_0-i — — Oh dear!—oh dear ! What shall [I]_0-i do ? What do [I]_0-i mean ? Why do [I]_0-i care what [he]_4006-he thinks , beyond the mere loss of [his]_4006-he good opinion as regards [my]_0-i telling the truth or not ? [I]_0-i can not tell . But [I]_0-i am very miserable ! Oh , how unhappy this last year has been ! [I]_0-i have passed out of childhood into old age . [I]_0-i have had no youth — no womanhood ; the hopes of womanhood have closed for [me]_0-i — for [I]_0-i shall never marry ; and [I]_0-i anticipate cares and sorrows just as if [I]_0-i were [an old woman , and with the same tearful spirit]_{4010-an old woman , and with the same tearful spirit} . [I]_0-i am weary of this continual call upon [me]_0-i for strength . [I]_0-i could bear up for [papa]_528-papa ; because that is a natural , pious duty . And [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i could bear up against — at any rate , [I]_0-i could have the energy to resent , [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s unjust , impertinent suspicions . But it is hard to feel how completely [he]_4006-he must misunderstand [me]_0-i . What has happened to make [me]_0-i so morbid to - day ? [I]_0-i do not know . [I]_0-i only know [I]_0-i can not help it . [I]_0-i must give way sometimes . No , [I]_0-i will not though , ” said [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} , springing to [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} feet . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i will not — [I]_0-i _ will _ not think of [myself]_0-i and [my]_0-i own position . [I]_0-i wo n’t examine into [my]_0-i own feelings . It would be of no use now . Some time , if [I]_0-i live to be [an old woman]_{1670-an old woman} , [I]_0-i may sit over the fire , and looking into the embers , see the life that might have been . ” All this time [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} was hastily putting on [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} things to go out , only stopping from time to time to wipe [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} eyes , with an impatience of gesture at the tears that would come again , in spite of all [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} bravery . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i dare say there ’s many [a woman]_{1521-a woman} makes as sad a mistake as [I]_0-i have done , and only finds it out too late . And how proudly and impertinently [I]_0-i spoke to [him]_4014-him that day ! But [I]_0-i did not know then . It has come upon [me]_0-i little by little , and [I]_0-i do n’t know where it began . Now [I]_0-i wo n’t give way . [I]_0-i shall find it difficult to behave in the same way to [him]_4014-him , with this miserable consciousness upon [me]_0-i ; but [I]_0-i will be very calm and very quiet , and say very little . But , to be sure , [I]_0-i may not see [him]_4014-him ; [he]_4014-him keeps out of [our]_4015-our way evidently . That would be worse than all . And yet no wonder that [he]_4014-him avoids [me]_0-i , believing what [he]_4014-him must about [me]_0-i . ” [She]_{4016-good girl} went out , going rapidly towards [the country]_{5128-the country} , and trying to drown reflection by swiftness of motion . As [she]_{4016-good girl} stood on the door - step , at [her]_{4016-good girl} return , [[her]_{4016-good girl} father]_{444-her father} came up : “_[4014-him] [Good girl]_{4016-good girl} ! ” said [he]_{444-her father} . “_{[4016-good girl]} [You]_{4016-good girl} ’ve been to [[Mrs. Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} ’s]_{4017-mrs. boucher ’s} . [I]_0-i was just meaning to go [there]_457-there , if [I]_0-i had time , before dinner . ” “_[528-papa] No , [papa]_528-papa ; [I]_0-i have not , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , reddening . “_{[358-mrs. boucher]} [I]_0-i never thought about [her]_{358-mrs. boucher} . But [I]_0-i will go directly after dinner ; [I]_0-i will go while [you]_528-papa are taking [your]_528-papa nap . ” [Accordingly Margaret]_123-margaret went . [Mrs. Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} was very ill ; really ill — not merely ailing . [The kind and sensible neighbour , who had come in the other day]_{7722-the kind and sensible neighbour , who had come in the other day} , seemed to have taken charge of everything . [Some of [the children]_{682-the children}]_{7723-some of the children} were gone to [the neighbours]_{6809-the neighbours} . [Mary Higgins]_{236-mary higgins} had come for [the three youngest]_{7726-the three youngest} at dinner - time ; and since then [Nicholas]_202-higgins had gone for [the doctor]_{6023-the doctor} . [He]_202-higgins had not come as yet ; [Mrs. Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} was dying ; and there was nothing to do but wait . [Margaret]_123-margaret thought that [she]_123-margaret should like to hear [his]_202-higgins opinion , and that [she]_123-margaret could not do better than go and see [the Higginses]_{212-the higginses} in the meantime . [She]_123-margaret might then possibly hear whether [Nicholas]_202-higgins had been able to make [his]_202-higgins application to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [She]_123-margaret found [Nicholas]_202-higgins busily engaged in making a penny spin on the dresser , for the amusement of [three little children]_{7728-three little children} , who were clinging to [him]_202-higgins in a fearless manner . [He]_202-higgins , as well as [they]_{7728-three little children} , was smiling at a good long spin ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret thought , that the happy look of interest in [his]_202-higgins occupation was a good sign . When the penny stopped spinning , “_[0-i] [lile Johnnie]_359-johnnie ” began to cry . “_[0-i] Come to [me]_0-i , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , taking [him]_202-higgins off the dresser , and holding [him]_202-higgins in [her]_123-margaret arms ; [she]_123-margaret held [her]_123-margaret watch to [his]_202-higgins ear , while [she]_123-margaret asked [Nicholas]_202-higgins if [he]_202-higgins had seen [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . The look on [his]_202-higgins face changed instantly . “_[0-i] Ay ! ” said [he]_202-higgins . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ve seen and heerd too much on [him]_359-johnnie . ” “_[0-i] [He]_359-johnnie refused [you]_0-i , then ? ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , sorrowfully . “_{[359-johnnie]} To be sure . [I]_0-i knew [he]_359-johnnie ’d do it all along . It ’s no good expecting [marcy]_369-marcy at the hands o ’ [[them]_4020-them measters]_{4021-them measters} . [Yo’r]_4022-yo’r [a stranger]_{869-a stranger} and [a foreigner]_{5586-a foreigner} , and are n’t likely to know [their]_4020-them ways ; but [I]_0-i knowed it . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sorry [I]_0-i asked [you]_0-i . Was [he]_359-johnnie angry ? [He]_359-johnnie did not speak to [you]_0-i as [Hamper]_281-hamper did , did [he]_359-johnnie ? ” “_{[359-johnnie]} [He]_359-johnnie were n’t o’er - civil ! ” said [Nicholas]_202-higgins , spinning the penny again , as much for [his]_202-higgins own amusement as for that of [the children]_{682-the children} . “_{[359-johnnie]} Never [yo]_4025-yo ’ fret , [I]_0-i ’m only where [I]_0-i was . [I]_0-i ’ll go on tramp to - morrow . [I]_0-i gave [him]_359-johnnie as good as [I]_0-i got . [I]_0-i telled [him]_359-johnnie , [I]_0-i ’d not that good opinion on [him]_359-johnnie that [I]_0-i ’d ha ’ come a second time of [mysel]_4026-mysel ’ ; but [yo’d]_4025-yo advised [me]_0-i for to come , and [I]_0-i were beholden to [yo]_4025-yo ’ . ” “_[0-i] [You]_0-i told [him]_359-johnnie [I]_0-i sent [you]_0-i ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i dunno , if [I]_0-i ca’d [yo]_4025-yo ’ by [your]_4025-yo name . [I]_0-i dunnot think [I]_0-i did . [I]_0-i said [a woman who knew no better had advised [me]_0-i for to come and see if there was a soft place in [his]_359-johnnie heart]_{4027-a woman who knew no better had advised me for to come and see if there was a soft place in his heart} . ” “_[0-i] And [he]_359-johnnie — ? ” asked [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[0-i] Said [I]_0-i were to tell [yo]_4025-yo ’ to mind [yo’r]_4025-yo own business.—That ’s the longest spin yet , [my]_0-i lads.—And [them]_4028-them ’s civil words to what [he]_359-johnnie used to [me]_0-i . But ne’er mind . [We]_4029-we ’re but where [we]_4029-we was ; and [I]_0-i ’ll break stones on [the road]_{1348-the road} afore [I]_0-i let [these little uns clem]_{4031-these little uns clem} . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret put [the struggling Johnnie]_{7730-the struggling johnnie} out of [her]_123-margaret arms , back into [his]_{7730-the struggling johnnie} former place on the dresser . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am sorry [I]_0-i asked [you]_4025-yo to go to [[Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s]_{2222-mr. thornton ’s} . [I]_0-i am disappointed in [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . ” There was a slight noise behind [her]_123-margaret . Both [she]_123-margaret and [Nicholas]_202-higgins turned round at the same moment , and there stood [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , with a look of displeased surprise upon [his]_{179-mr. thornton} face . Obeying [her]_123-margaret swift impulse , [Margaret]_123-margaret passed out before [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , saying not a word , only bowing low to hide the sudden paleness that [she]_123-margaret felt had come over [her]_123-margaret face . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} bent equally low in return , and then closed the door after [her]_123-margaret . As [she]_123-margaret hurried to [[Mrs. Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} ’s]_{4017-mrs. boucher ’s} , [she]_123-margaret heard the clang , and it seemed to fill up the measure of [her]_123-margaret mortification . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} too was annoyed to find [her]_123-margaret [there]_457-there . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had tenderness in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} heart—“a_{[179-mr. thornton]} soft place , ” as [Nicholas Higgins]_202-higgins called it ; but [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had some pride in concealing it ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} kept it very sacred and safe , and was jealous of every circumstance that tried to gain admission . But if [he]_{179-mr. thornton} dreaded exposure of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} tenderness , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was equally desirous that [all men]_{2070-all men} should recognise [his]_{179-mr. thornton} justice ; and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} felt that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had been unjust in giving so scornful a hearing to [any one who had waited , with humble patience , for five hours]_{7734-any one who had waited , with humble patience , for five hours} , to speak to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . That [the man]_{1353-the man} had spoken saucily to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} when [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had the opportunity , was nothing to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} rather liked [him]_{1353-the man} for it ; and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was conscious of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} own irritability of temper at the time , which probably made [them]_7736-them both quits . It was the five hours of waiting that struck [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had not five hours to spare , [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} ; but one hour — two hours , of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} hard penetrating intellectual , as well as bodily labour , did [he]_{179-mr. thornton} give up to going about collecting evidence as to the truth of [Higgins]_202-higgins ’s story , the nature of [his]_202-higgins character , the tenor of [his]_202-higgins life . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} tried not to be , but was convinced that all that [Higgins]_202-higgins had said was true . And then the conviction went in , as if by some spell , and touched the latent tenderness of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} heart ; the patience of [the man]_{1353-the man} , the simple generosity of the motive ( for [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had learnt about the quarrel between [Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} and [Higgins]_202-higgins ) , made [him]_{179-mr. thornton} forget entirely the mere reasonings of justice , and overleap them by a diviner instinct . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} came to tell [Higgins]_202-higgins [he]_202-higgins would give [him]_202-higgins work ; and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was more annoyed to find [Margaret]_123-margaret [there]_457-there than by hearing [her]_123-margaret last words ; for then [he]_{179-mr. thornton} understood that [she]_123-margaret was [the woman who had urged [Higgins]_202-higgins to come to [him]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{7739-the woman who had urged higgins to come to him} ; and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} dreaded the admission of any thought of [her]_123-margaret , as a motive to what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was doing solely because it was right . “_{[179-mr. thornton]} So that was [the lady [you]_4034-you spoke of as [a woman]_{1521-a woman}]_{4033-the lady you spoke of as a woman} ? ” said [he]_{179-mr. thornton} indignantly to [Higgins]_202-higgins . “_{[1521-a woman]} [You]_4034-you might have told [me]_0-i who [she]_{4033-the lady you spoke of as a woman} was . ” “_[4034-you] And then , maybe , [yo’d]_4034-you have spoken of [her]_{4033-the lady you spoke of as a woman} more civil than [yo]_4034-you ’ did ; [yo’d]_4034-you getten [a mother who might ha ’ kept [yo’r]_4034-you tongue in check when [yo]_4034-you ’ were talking o ’ [women]_807-women]_{4036-a mother who might ha ’ kept yo’r tongue in check when yo ’ were talking o ’ women} being at the root of all the plagues . ” “_[4034-you] Of course [you]_4034-you told that to [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ? ” “_[4034-you] In coorse [I]_0-i did . Leastways , [I]_0-i reckon [I]_0-i did . [I]_0-i telled [her]_{4033-the lady you spoke of as a woman} [she]_{4033-the lady you spoke of as a woman} were n’t to meddle again in aught that concerned [yo]_4034-you ’ . ” “_[0-i] [Whose children]_{4038-whose children} are those — [yours]_4034-you ? ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had a pretty good notion whose [they]_4039-they were , from what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had heard ; but [he]_{179-mr. thornton} felt awkward in turning the conversation round from this unpromising beginning . “_[4034-you] [They]_4039-they ’re not [mine]_0-i , and [they]_4039-they are [mine]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] [They]_4039-they are the children [you]_4034-you spoke of to [me]_0-i this morning ? ” “_[4034-you] When [yo]_4034-you ’ said , ” replied [Higgins]_202-higgins , turning round , with ill - smothered fierceness , “_[4034-you] that [my]_0-i story might be true or might not , but it were a very unlikely one . [Measter]_4040-you , [I]_0-i ’ve not forgotten . ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was silent for a moment ; then [he]_0-i said : “_[4040-you] No more have [I.]_4041-i. [I]_0-i remember what [I]_0-i said . [I]_0-i spoke to [you]_4040-you about [those children]_{4042-those children} in a way [I]_0-i had no business to . [I]_0-i did not believe [you]_4040-you . [I]_0-i could not have taken care of [[another man]_{1807-another man} ’s children]_{3988-another man ’s children} [myself]_0-i , if [he]_{1807-another man} had acted towards [me]_0-i as [I]_0-i hear [Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} did towards [you]_4040-you . But [I]_0-i know now [you]_4040-you spoke truth . [I]_0-i beg [your]_4040-you pardon . ” [Higgins]_202-higgins did not turn round , or immediately respond to this . But when [he]_202-higgins did speak , it was in a softened tone , although the words were gruff enough . “_[0-i] [Yo’ve]_4040-you no business to go prying into what happened between [Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} and [me]_0-i . [He]_{1807-another man} ’s dead , and [I]_0-i ’m sorry . That ’s enough . ” “_[4040-you] So it is . Will [you]_4040-you take work with [me]_0-i ? That ’s what [I]_0-i came to ask . ” [Higgins]_202-higgins ’s obstinacy wavered , recovered strength , and stood firm . [He]_202-higgins would not speak . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} would not ask again . [Higgins]_202-higgins ’s eye fell on [the children]_{682-the children} . “_[4040-you] [Yo’ve]_4040-you called [me]_0-i impudent , and [a liar]_{3681-a liar} , and [a mischief - maker]_{4046-a mischief - maker} , and [yo]_4040-you ’ might ha ’ said wi ’ some truth , as [I]_0-i were now and then given to drink . An ’ , [I]_0-i ha ’ called [you]_4040-you [a tyrant]_{7351-a tyrant} , an ’ an oud bull dog , and [a hard , cruel master]_{4048-a hard , cruel master} ; that ’s where it stands . But for [th ’ childer]_{2304-th ’ childer} , [Measter]_370-measter , do [yo]_4040-you ’ think [we]_4050-we can e’er get on together ? ” “_[4040-you] Well ! ” said [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , half - laughing , “_[4040-you] it was not [my]_0-i proposal that [we]_4050-we should go together . But there ’s one comfort on [your]_4040-you own showing . [We]_4050-we neither of [us]_4050-we can think much worse of the other than [we]_4050-we do now . ” “_[4050-we] That ’s true , ” said [Higgins]_202-higgins , reflectively . “_[4050-we] [I]_0-i ’ve been thinking ever sin ’ [I]_0-i saw [you]_4040-you , what a marcy it were [yo]_4040-you ’ did [na]_4051-na take [me]_0-i on , for that [I]_0-i ne’er saw [a man whom [I]_0-i could less abide . But that ’s maybe been a hasty judgment ; and work ’s work to such as [me]_0-i]_{4052-a man whom i could less abide . but that ’s maybe been a hasty judgment ; and work ’s work to such as me} . So , [measter]_4040-you , [I]_0-i ’ll come ; and what ’s more , [I]_0-i thank [yo]_4040-you ’ ; and that ’s a deal fro ’ [me]_0-i , ” said [he]_0-i , more frankly , suddenly turning round and facing [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} fully for the first time . “_[0-i] And this is a deal from [me]_0-i , ” said [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , giving [Higgins]_202-higgins ’s hand a good grip . “_[0-i] Now mind [you]_4040-you come sharp to [your]_4040-you time , ” continued [he]_0-i , resuming [the master]_{1800-the master} . “_[4040-you] [I]_0-i ’ll have no laggards at [[my]_0-i mill]_{4053-my mill} . What fines [we]_4054-we have , [we]_4054-we keep pretty sharply . And the first time [I]_0-i catch [you]_4040-you making mischief , off [you]_4040-you go . So now [you]_4040-you know where [you]_4040-you are . ” “_[4040-you] [Yo]_4040-you ’ spoke of [my]_0-i wisdom this morning . [I]_0-i reckon [I]_0-i may bring it wi ’ [me]_0-i ; or would [[yo]_4040-you ’ rayther]_{4055-yo ’ rayther} have [me]_0-i ’bout [my]_0-i brains ? ” “_{[4055-yo ’ rayther]} ’ Bout [your]_4040-you brains if [you]_4040-you use them for meddling with [my]_0-i business ; with [your]_4040-you brains if [you]_4040-you can keep to [your]_4040-you own . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall need a deal o ’ brains to settle where [my]_0-i business ends and yo’rs begins . ” “_[4040-you] [Your]_4040-you business has not begun yet , and mine stands still for [me]_0-i . So good afternoon . ” Just before [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} came up to [Mrs. Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} ’s door , [Margaret]_123-margaret came out of it . [She]_123-margaret did not see [him]_{179-mr. thornton} ; and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} followed [her]_123-margaret for several yards , admiring [her]_123-margaret light and easy walk , and [her]_123-margaret tall and graceful figure . But , suddenly , this simple emotion of pleasure was tainted , poisoned by jealousy . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} wished to overtake [her]_123-margaret , and speak to [her]_123-margaret , to see how [she]_123-margaret would receive [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , now [she]_123-margaret must know [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was aware of some other attachment . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} wished too , but of this wish [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was rather ashamed , that [she]_123-margaret should know that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had justified [her]_123-margaret wisdom in sending [Higgins]_202-higgins to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} to ask for work , and had repented [him]_{179-mr. thornton} of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} morning ’s decision . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} came up to [her]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret started . “_[0-i] Allow [me]_0-i to say , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , that [you]_{187-miss hale} were rather premature in expressing [your]_{187-miss hale} disappointment . [I]_0-i have taken [Higgins]_202-higgins on . ” “_{[202-higgins]} [I]_0-i am glad of it , ” said [she]_123-margaret coldly . “_{[202-higgins]} [He]_202-higgins tells [me]_0-i , [he]_202-higgins repeated to [you]_{187-miss hale} , what [I]_0-i said this morning about — , ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} hesitated . [Margaret]_123-margaret took it up : “_[0-i] About [women]_807-women not meddling . [You]_{187-miss hale} had a perfect right to express [your]_{187-miss hale} opinion , which was a very correct one , [I]_0-i have no doubt . But , ” [she]_123-margaret went on a little more eagerly , “_{[202-higgins]} [Higgins]_202-higgins did not quite tell [you]_{187-miss hale} the exact truth . ” The word “_{[202-higgins]} truth , ” reminded [her]_123-margaret of [her]_123-margaret own untruth , and [she]_123-margaret stopped short , feeling exceedingly uncomfortable . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} at first was puzzled to account for [her]_123-margaret silence ; and then [he]_{179-mr. thornton} remembered the lie [she]_123-margaret had told , and all that was foregone . “_{[202-higgins]} The exact truth ! ” said [he]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_{[202-higgins]} [Very few people]_{4057-very few people} do speak the exact truth . [I]_0-i have given up hoping for it . [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , have [you]_{187-miss hale} no explanation to give [me]_0-i ? [You]_{187-miss hale} must perceive what [I]_0-i can not but think . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret was silent . [She]_123-margaret was wondering whether an explanation of any kind would be consistent with [her]_123-margaret loyalty to [Frederick]_{159-frederick} . “_{[187-miss hale]} Nay , ” said [he]_0-i , “_{[187-miss hale]} [I]_0-i will ask no farther . [I]_0-i may be putting temptation in [your]_{187-miss hale} way . At present , believe [me]_0-i , [your]_{187-miss hale} secret is safe with [me]_0-i . But [you]_{187-miss hale} run great risks , allow [me]_0-i to say , in being so indiscreet . [I]_0-i am only speaking as [a friend of [[your]_{187-miss hale} father]_{5373-your father} ’s]_{4058-a friend of your father ’s} : if [I]_0-i had any other thought or hope , of course that is at an end . [I]_0-i am quite disinterested . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am aware of that , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , forcing [herself]_123-margaret to speak in an indifferent , careless way . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am aware of what [I]_0-i must appear to [you]_{187-miss hale} , but the secret is [another person]_{6897-another person} ’s , and [I]_0-i can not explain it without doing [him]_{6897-another person} harm . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have not the slightest wish to pry into [the gentleman]_{5531-the gentleman} ’s secrets , ” [he]_0-i said , with growing anger . “_[0-i] [My]_0-i own interest in [you]_{187-miss hale} is — simply that of [a friend]_{5224-a friend} . [You]_{187-miss hale} may not believe [me]_0-i , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , but it is — in spite of the persecution [I]_0-i ’m afraid [I]_0-i threatened [you]_{187-miss hale} with at one time — but that is all given up ; all passed away . [You]_{187-miss hale} believe [me]_0-i , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ? ” “_{[187-miss hale]} Yes , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , quietly and sadly . “_{[187-miss hale]} Then , really , [I]_0-i do n’t see any reason for [us]_4063-us to go on walking together . [I]_0-i thought , perhaps , [you]_{187-miss hale} might have had something to say , but [I]_0-i see [we]_4063-us are nothing to [each other]_{751-each other} . If [you]_{187-miss hale} ’re quite convinced , that any foolish passion on [my]_0-i part is entirely over , [I]_0-i wish [you]_{187-miss hale} good afternoon . ” [He]_4065-he walked off very hastily . “_[4065-he] What can [he]_4065-he mean ? ” thought [Margaret,—“what]_{371-margaret,—“what[4065-he]} could [he]_4065-he mean by speaking so , as if [I]_0-i were always thinking that [he]_4065-he cared for [me]_0-i , when [I]_0-i know [he]_4065-he does not ; [he]_4065-he can not . [[His]_4065-he mother]_{5657-his mother} will have said all those cruel things about [me]_0-i to [him]_4065-he . But [I]_0-i wo n’t care for [him]_4065-he . [I]_0-i surely am mistress enough of [myself]_0-i to control this wild , strange , miserable feeling , which tempted [me]_0-i even to betray [[my]_0-i own dear]_{4067-my own dear} [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , so that [I]_0-i might but regain [his]_4065-he good opinion — the good opinion of [a man who takes such pains to tell [me]_0-i that [I]_0-i am nothing to [him]_4065-he]_{4068-a man who takes such pains to tell me that i am nothing to him} . Come ! poor little heart ! be cheery and brave . [We]_4069-we ’ll be a great deal to [one another]_{7142-one another} , if [we]_4069-we are thrown off and left desolate . ” [[Her]_7742-her father]_{444-her father} was almost startled by [her]_7742-her merriment this morning . [She]_7742-her talked incessantly , and forced [her]_7742-her natural humour to an unusual pitch ; and if there was a tinge of bitterness in much of what [she]_7742-her said ; if [her]_7742-her accounts of [the old Harley Street set]_{1019-the old harley street set} were a little sarcastic , [[her]_7742-her father]_{444-her father} could not bear to check [her]_7742-her , as [he]_{444-her father} would have done at another time — for [he]_{444-her father} was glad to see [her]_7742-her shake off [her]_7742-her cares . In the middle of the evening , [she]_7742-her was called down to speak to [Mary Higgins]_{236-mary higgins} ; and when [she]_7742-her came back , [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} imagined that [he]_{444-her father} saw traces of tears on [her]_7742-her cheeks . But that could not be , for [she]_7742-her brought good news — that [Higgins]_{236-mary higgins} had got work at [[Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s mill]_{5482-mr. thornton ’s mill} . [Her]_7742-her spirits were damped , at any rate , and [she]_7742-her found it very difficult to go on talking at all , much more in the wild way that [she]_7742-her had done . For some days [her]_7742-her spirits varied strangely ; and [[her]_7742-her father]_{444-her father} was beginning to be anxious about [her]_7742-her , when news arrived from one or two quarters that promised some change and variety for [her]_7742-her . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} received a letter from [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , in which [that gentleman]_{7748-that gentleman} volunteered a visit to [them]_7749-them ; and [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} imagined that [the promised society of [[his]_{134-mr. hale} old Oxford friend]_{7751-his old oxford friend}]_{7750-the promised society of his old oxford friend} would give as agreeable a turn to [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s ideas as it did to [his]_{134-mr. hale} own . [Margaret]_123-margaret tried to take an interest in what pleased [[her]_7742-her father]_{444-her father} ; but [she]_7742-her was too languid to care about any [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , even though [he]_{178-mr. bell} were twenty times [[her]_7742-her godfather]_{7753-her godfather} . [She]_123-margaret was more roused by a letter from [Edith]_131-edith , full of sympathy about [[her]_7742-her aunt]_{446-her aunt} ’s death ; full of details about [herself]_7742-her , [[her]_7742-her husband]_{594-her husband} , and [child]_635-child ; and at the end saying , that as the climate did not suit [the baby]_{2804-the baby} , and as [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} was talking of returning to [England]_9-england , [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} thought it probable that [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} might sell out , and that [they]_7758-their might all go and live again in [the old Harley Street house]_{7759-the old harley street house} ; which , however , would seem very incomplete without [Margaret]_123-margaret . [Margaret]_123-margaret yearned after [that old house]_{7760-that old house} , and the placid tranquility of that well - ordered , monotonous life . [She]_123-margaret had found it occasionally tiresome while it lasted ; but since then [she]_123-margaret had been buffeted about , and felt so exhausted by this recent struggle with [herself]_123-margaret , that [she]_123-margaret thought that even stagnation would be a rest and a refreshment . So [she]_123-margaret began to look towards a long visit to [the Lennoxes]_{372-the lennoxes} , on [their]_7758-their return to [England]_9-england , as to a point — no , not of hope — but of leisure , in which [she]_123-margaret could regain [her]_123-margaret power and command over [herself]_123-margaret . At present it seemed to [her]_123-margaret as if [all subjects]_{7761-all subjects} tended towards [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ; as if [she]_123-margaret could not forget [him]_{179-mr. thornton} with all [her]_123-margaret endeavours . If [she]_123-margaret went to see [the Higginses]_{1501-the higginses} , [she]_123-margaret heard of [him]_{179-mr. thornton} [there]_457-there ; [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had resumed [their]_7758-their readings together , and quoted [his]_{179-mr. thornton} opinions perpetually ; even [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s visit brought [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} tenant]_{7765-his tenant} ’s name upon the tapis ; for [he]_{179-mr. thornton} wrote word , that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} believed [he]_{179-mr. thornton} must be occupied some great part of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} time with [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , as a new lease was in preparation , and the terms of it must be agreed upon . [CHAPTER XL . OUT OF TUNE]_{373-chapter xl . out of tune} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have no wrong , where [I]_0-i can claim no right , Naught ta’en [me]_0-i fro , where [I]_0-i have nothing had , Yet of [my]_0-i woe [I]_0-i can not so be quite ; Namely , since that another may be glad With that , that thus in sorrow makes [me]_0-i sad . ” [WYATT . Margaret]_123-margaret had not expected much pleasure to [herself]_7766-she from [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s visit — [she]_7766-she had only looked forward to it on [[her]_7766-she father]_{444-her father} ’s account , but when [[her]_7766-she godfather]_{7753-her godfather} came , [she]_7766-she at once fell into the most natural position of friendship in [the world]_{5098-the world} . [He]_{7753-her godfather} said [she]_7766-she had no merit in being what [she]_7766-she was , [a girl so entirely after [his]_{7753-her godfather} own heart]_{7770-a girl so entirely after his own heart} : it was an hereditary power which [she]_7766-she had , to walk in and take possession of [his]_{7753-her godfather} regard ; while [she]_7766-she , in reply , gave [him]_{7753-her godfather} much credit for being so fresh and young under [[his]_{7753-her godfather} Fellow]_{7771-his fellow} ’s cap and gown . “_[0-i] Fresh and young in warmth and kindness , [I]_0-i mean . [I]_0-i ’m afraid [I]_0-i must own , that [I]_0-i think [your]_4071-your opinions are the oldest and mustiest [I]_0-i have met with this long time . ” “_{[187-miss hale]} Hear [this daughter of yours]_{4072-this daughter of yours} , [Hale]_{187-miss hale} ! [[Her]_{4072-this daughter of yours} residence in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{4073-her residence in milton} has quite corrupted [her]_{4072-this daughter of yours} . [She]_{4072-this daughter of yours} ’s [a democrat]_{4074-a democrat} , a red republican , [a member of [the Peace Society]_{4076-the peace society}]_{4075-a member of the peace society} , [a socialist]_{4077-a socialist} — ” “_[139-papa] [Papa]_139-papa , it ’s all because [I]_0-i ’m standing up for the progress of commerce . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} would have had [it]_4078-it keep still at exchanging wild - beast skins for acorns . ” “_{[178-mr. bell]} No , no . [I]_0-i ’d dig the ground and grow potatoes . And [I]_0-i ’d shave the wild - beast skin and make the wool into broadcloth . Do n’t exaggerate , [missy]_4079-missy . But [I]_0-i ’m tired of this bustle . [Everybody]_{2349-everybody} rushing over [everybody]_{2349-everybody} , in [their]_{2349-everybody} hurry to get rich . ” “_{[2349-everybody]} It is not [everyone who can sit comfortably in [a set of college rooms]_{4083-a set of college rooms} and let [his]_{4082-everyone who can sit comfortably in a set of college rooms and let his riches grow without any exertion of his own} riches grow without any exertion of [his]_{4082-everyone who can sit comfortably in a set of college rooms and let his riches grow without any exertion of his own} own]_{4082-everyone who can sit comfortably in a set of college rooms and let his riches grow without any exertion of his own} . No doubt there is [many a man here who would be thankful if [his]_{4082-everyone who can sit comfortably in a set of college rooms and let his riches grow without any exertion of his own} property]_{4084-many a man here who would be thankful if his property} would increase as [yours]_4085-yours has done , without [his]_{4082-everyone who can sit comfortably in a set of college rooms and let his riches grow without any exertion of his own} taking any trouble about it , ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t believe [they]_4086-they would . It ’s the bustle and the struggle [they]_4086-they like . As for sitting still , and learning from the past , or shaping out the future by faithful work done in a prophetic spirit — Why ! Pooh ! [I]_0-i do n’t believe there ’s [a man in Milton who knows how to sit still]_{4087-a man in milton who knows how to sit still} ; and it is a great art . ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} [[Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} people]_{4088-milton people} , [I]_0-i suspect , think [Oxford men]_{4089-oxford men} do n’t know how to move . It would be a very good thing if [they]_{4089-oxford men} mixed a little more . ” “_{[4089-oxford men]} It might be good for [the Miltoners]_{375-the miltoners} . Many things might be good for [them]_{375-the miltoners} which would be very disagreeable for [other people]_{5786-other people} . ” “_{[4091-a milton man]} Are [you]_0-i not [a Milton man]_{4091-a milton man} [yourself]_0-i ? ” asked [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should have thought [you]_0-i would have been proud of [[your]_0-i town]_{4092-your town} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i confess , [I]_0-i do n’t see what there is to be proud of . If [you]_0-i ’ll only come to [Oxford]_27-oxford , [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_0-i will show [you]_0-i a place to glory in . ” “_[0-i] Well ! ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , “_[0-i] [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} is coming to drink tea with [us]_4093-us to - night , and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} is as proud of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} as [you]_0-i of [Oxford]_27-oxford . [[You]_0-i two]_{4094-you two} must try and make [each other]_{751-each other} a little more liberal - minded . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t want to be more liberal - minded , thank [you]_0-i , ” said [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “_[0-i] Is [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} coming to tea , [papa]_528-papa ! ” asked [Margaret]_123-margaret in a low voice . “_{[179-mr. thornton]} Either to tea or soon after . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} could not tell . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} told [us]_4093-us not to wait . ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had determined that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would make no inquiry of [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} as to how far [she]_{5657-his mother} had put [her]_{5657-his mother} project into execution of speaking to [Margaret]_123-margaret about the impropriety of [her]_{5657-his mother} conduct . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} felt pretty sure that , if this interview took place , [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} ’s account of what passed at it would only annoy and chagrin [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , though [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would all the time be aware of the colouring which it received by passing through [her]_{5657-his mother} mind . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} shrank from hearing [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s very name mentioned ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} , while [he]_{179-mr. thornton} blamed [her]_123-margaret — while [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was jealous of [her]_123-margaret — while [he]_{179-mr. thornton} renounced [her]_123-margaret — [he]_{179-mr. thornton} loved [her]_123-margaret sorely , in spite of [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} dreamt of [her]_123-margaret ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} dreamt [she]_123-margaret came dancing towards [him]_{179-mr. thornton} with outspread arms , and with a lightness and gaiety which made [him]_{179-mr. thornton} loathe [her]_123-margaret , even while it allured [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . But the impression of this figure of [Margaret]_123-margaret — with all [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s character taken out of it , as completely as if some evil spirit had got possession of [her]_123-margaret form — was so deeply stamped upon [his]_{179-mr. thornton} imagination , that when [he]_{179-mr. thornton} wakened [he]_{179-mr. thornton} felt hardly able to separate [the Una]_{7774-the una} from [the Duessa]_{376-the duessa} ; and the dislike [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had to [the latter]_{947-the latter} seemed to envelop and disfigure [the former]_{7776-the former} . Yet [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was too proud to acknowledge [his]_{179-mr. thornton} weakness by avoiding the sight of [her]_123-margaret . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} would neither seek an opportunity of being in [her]_123-margaret company nor avoid it . To convince [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} power of self - control , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} lingered over every piece of business this afternoon ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} forced every movement into unnatural slowness and deliberation ; and it was consequently past eight o’clock before [he]_{179-mr. thornton} reached [[Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s]_{3656-mr. hale ’s} . Then there were business arrangements to be transacted in [the study]_{5186-the study} with [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ; and [the latter]_{947-the latter} kept on , sitting over the fire , and talking wearily , long after all business was transacted , and when [they]_{947-the latter} might just as well have gone [upstairs]_521-upstairs . But [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} would not say a word about moving [[their]_{947-the latter} quarters]_{7781-their quarters} ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} chafed and chafed , and thought [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} a most prosy companion ; while [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} returned the compliment in secret , by considering [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} about as brusque and curt a fellow as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had ever met with , and terribly gone off both in intelligence and manner . At last some slight noise in [the room above]_{7782-the room above} suggested the desirableness of moving [there]_457-there . [They]_{947-the latter} found [Margaret]_123-margaret with a letter open before [her]_123-margaret , eagerly discussing its contents with [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} . On the entrance of [the gentlemen]_{473-the gentlemen} , it was immediately put aside ; but [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s eager senses caught some few words of [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s to [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “_{[179-mr. thornton]} A letter from [Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . It makes [Margaret]_123-margaret very hopeful . ” [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} nodded . [Margaret]_123-margaret was red as a rose when [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} looked at [her]_123-margaret . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had the greatest mind in [the world]_{5098-the world} to get up and go out of [the room]_{567-the room} that very instant , and never set foot in [the house]_{460-the house} again . “_[4097-we] [We]_4097-we were thinking , ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , “_[4097-we] that [you]_4098-you and [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had taken [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s advice , and were each trying to convert [the other]_{6315-the other} , [you]_4098-you were so long in [the study]_{5186-the study} . ” “_[4098-you] And [you]_4098-you thought there would be nothing left of [us]_4097-we but an opinion , like the Kilkenny cat ’s tail . Pray whose opinion did [you]_4098-you think would have the most obstinate vitality ? ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had not a notion what [they]_4097-we were talking about , and disdained to inquire . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} politely enlightened [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_[4098-you] [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [we]_4097-we were accusing [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} this morning of a kind of Oxonian mediæval bigotry against [[his]_{178-mr. bell} native town]_{4101-his native town} ; and [we]_4097-we — [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_0-i believe — suggested that it would do [him]_{178-mr. bell} good to associate a little with [Milton manufacturers]_{4102-milton manufacturers} . ” “_[4097-we] [I]_0-i beg [your]_{179-mr. thornton} pardon . [Margaret]_123-margaret thought it would do [the Milton manufacturers]_{4103-the milton manufacturers} good to associate a little more with [Oxford men]_{4089-oxford men} . Now was n’t it so , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ” “_{[123-margaret]} [I]_0-i believe [I]_0-i thought it would do both good to see a little more of [the other,—I]_{4105-the other,—i} did not know it was [my]_0-i idea any more than [papa ’s]_{4106-papa ’s} . ” “_{[4106-papa ’s]} And so [you]_{179-mr. thornton} see , [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [we]_4097-we ought to have been improving [each other]_{751-each other} down - stairs , instead of talking over [vanished families of Smith ’s and [Harrison]_{377-harrison ’s} ’s]_{4108-vanished families of smith ’s and harrison ’s} . However , [I]_0-i am willing to do [my]_0-i part now . [I]_0-i wonder when [you]_{179-mr. thornton} [Milton men]_{1643-milton men} intend to live . All [your]_{179-mr. thornton} lives seem to be spent in gathering together the materials for life . ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} By living , [I]_0-i suppose [you]_{179-mr. thornton} mean enjoyment . ” “_[0-i] Yes , enjoyment,—I do n’t specify of what , because [I]_0-i trust [we]_4097-we should both consider mere pleasure as very poor enjoyment . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i would rather have the nature of the enjoyment defined . ” “_[0-i] Well ! enjoyment or leisure — enjoyment of the power and influence which money gives . [You]_{179-mr. thornton} are all striving for money . What do [you]_{179-mr. thornton} want it for ? ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was silent . Then [he]_0-i said , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i really do n’t know . But money is not what _ [I]_0-i _ strive for . ” “_[0-i] What then ? ” “_[0-i] It is a home question . [I]_0-i shall have to lay [myself]_0-i open to such a catechist , and [I]_0-i am not sure that [I]_0-i am prepared to do it . ” “_[0-i] No ! ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ; “_[0-i] do n’t let [us]_4097-we be personal in [our]_4097-we catechism . [You]_{179-mr. thornton} are [neither of [[you]_{179-mr. thornton} [representative men]_{4112-representative men}]_{4111-you representative men}]_{4110-neither of you representative men} ; [you]_{179-mr. thornton} are each of [you]_{179-mr. thornton} too individual for that . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am not sure whether to consider that as a compliment or not . [I]_0-i should like to be [the representative of [Oxford]_27-oxford]_{4113-the representative of oxford} , with [its]_27-oxford beauty and its learning , and [its]_27-oxford proud old history . What do [you]_{179-mr. thornton} say , [Margaret]_123-margaret ; ought [I]_0-i to be flattered ? ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} [I]_0-i do n’t know [Oxford]_27-oxford . But there is a difference between being [the representative of [a city]_{4115-a city}]_{4114-the representative of a city} and [the representative man of its inhabitants]_{4116-the representative man of its inhabitants} . ” “_{[4116-the representative man of its inhabitants]} Very true , [Miss Margaret]_123-margaret . Now [I]_0-i remember , [you]_{179-mr. thornton} were against [me]_0-i this morning , and were quite [Miltonian]_{378-miltonian} and manufacturing in [your]_{179-mr. thornton} preferences . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret saw the quick glance of surprise that [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} gave [her]_123-margaret , and [she]_123-margaret was annoyed at the construction which [he]_{179-mr. thornton} might put on this speech of [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} went on — “_{[179-mr. thornton]} Ah ! [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i could show [you]_{179-mr. thornton} [our]_4117-our [High Street]_{99-high street} — [[our]_4117-our [Radcliffe Square]_{100-radcliffe square}]_{4118-our radcliffe square} . [I]_0-i am leaving out [[our]_4117-our colleges]_{4119-our colleges} , just as [I]_0-i give [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} leave to omit [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} factories]_{4120-his factories} in speaking of the charms of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [I]_0-i have a right to abuse [my]_0-i birth - place . Remember [I]_0-i am [a Milton man]_{4091-a milton man} . ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was annoyed more than [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ought to have been at all that [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} was saying . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was not in a mood for joking . At another time , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could have enjoyed [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s half testy condemnation of [a town]_{5107-a town} where the life was so at variance with every habit [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had formed ; but now , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was galled enough to attempt to defend what was never meant to be seriously attacked . “_{[4091-a milton man]} [I]_0-i do n’t set up [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} as [a model of [a town]_{5107-a town}]_{4122-a model of a town} . ” “_[0-i] Not in architecture ? ” slyly asked [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “_[0-i] No ! [We]_4124-we ’ve been too busy to attend to mere outward appearances . ” “_[4124-we] Do n’t say _ mere _ outward appearances , ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , gently . “_[4124-we] [They]_4125-their impress [us]_4124-we all , from childhood upward — every day of [our]_4124-we life . ” “_[4125-their] Wait a little while , ” said [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_[4125-their] Remember [we]_4124-we are of a different race from [the Greeks , to whom beauty was everything]_{4126-the greeks , to whom beauty was everything} , and to whom [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} might speak of a life of leisure and serene enjoyment , much of which entered in through [their]_4125-their outward senses . [I]_0-i do n’t mean to despise [them]_4125-their , any more than [I]_0-i would ape [them]_4125-their . But [I]_0-i belong to [Teutonic blood]_{4127-teutonic blood} ; it is little mingled in [this part of [England]_9-england]_{4128-this part of england} to what it is in others ; [we]_4124-we retain much of [their]_4125-their language ; [we]_4124-we retain more of [their]_4125-their spirit ; [we]_4124-we do not look upon life as a time for enjoyment , but as a time for action and exertion . [Our]_4124-we glory and [our]_4124-we beauty arise out of [our]_4124-we outward strength , which makes [us]_4124-we victorious over material resistance , and over greater difficulties still . [We]_4124-we are Teutonic up here in [Darkshire]_24-darkshire in another way . [We]_4124-we hate to have laws made for [us]_4124-we at a distance . [We]_4124-we wish [people]_617-people would allow [us]_4124-we to right [ourselves]_4124-we , instead of continually meddling , with [their]_617-people imperfect legislation . [We]_4124-we stand up for self - government , and oppose centralisation . ” “_[4124-we] In short , [you]_4130-you would like the Heptarchy back again . Well , at any rate , [I]_0-i revoke what [I]_0-i said this morning — that [[you]_4130-you [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} [people]_617-people]_{4131-you milton people} did not reverence the past . [You]_4130-you are [regular worshippers of [Thor]_379-thor]_{4133-regular worshippers of thor} . ” “_[4130-you] If [we]_4124-we do not reverence the past as [you]_4130-you do in [Oxford]_27-oxford , it is because [we]_4124-we want something which can apply to the present more directly . It is fine when the study of the past leads to a prophecy of the future . But to [men groping in new circumstances]_{4134-men groping in new circumstances} , it would be finer if the words of experience could direct [us]_4124-we how to act in what concerns [us]_4124-we most intimately and immediately ; which is full of difficulties to be encountered ; and upon the mode in which [they]_617-people are met and conquered — not merely pushed aside for the time — depends [our]_4124-we future . But no ! [People]_617-people can speak of [Utopia]_69-utopia much more easily than of the next day ’s duty ; and yet when that duty is all done by [others , who so ready to cry , ‘ Fie , for shame]_{4136-others , who so ready to cry , ‘ fie , for shame} ! ’ ” “_{[4136-others , who so ready to cry , ‘ fie , for shame]} And all this time [I]_0-i do n’t see what [you]_4130-you are talking about . Would [you]_4130-you [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} [men]_806-men condescend to send up [your]_4130-you to - day ’s difficulty to [Oxford]_27-oxford ? [You]_4130-you have not tried [us]_4124-we yet . ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} laughed outright at this . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i believe [I]_0-i was talking with reference to a good deal that has been troubling [us]_4124-we of late ; [I]_0-i was thinking of the strikes [we]_4124-we have gone through , which are troublesome and injurious things enough , as [I]_0-i am finding to [my]_0-i cost . And yet this last strike , under which [I]_0-i am smarting , has been respectable . ” “_[131-edith] A respectable strike ! ” said [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “_[4130-you] That sounds as if [you]_4130-you were far gone in the worship of [Thor]_379-thor . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret felt , rather than saw , that [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was chagrined by the repeated turning into jest of what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was feeling as very serious . [She]_123-margaret tried to change the conversation from a subject about which [one party]_{7790-one party} cared little , while , to the other , it was deeply , because personally , interesting . [She]_123-margaret forced [herself]_123-margaret to say something . “_[131-edith] [Edith]_131-edith says [she]_131-edith finds the printed calicoes in [Corfu]_2-corfu better and cheaper than in [London]_6-london . ” “_[131-edith] Does [she]_131-edith ? ” said [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , “_[131-edith] [I]_0-i think that must be one of [Edith]_131-edith ’s exaggerations . Are [you]_4130-you sure of it , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ” “_[4130-you] [I]_0-i am sure [she]_131-edith says so , [papa]_528-papa . ” “_[131-edith] Then [I]_0-i am sure of the fact , ” said [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret , [I]_0-i go so far in [my]_0-i idea of [your]_123-margaret truthfulness , that it shall cover [[your]_123-margaret cousin]_{4139-your cousin} ’s character . [I]_0-i do n’t believe [a cousin of yours]_{4140-a cousin of yours} could exaggerate . ” “_[0-i] Is [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} so remarkable for truth ? ” said [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , bitterly . The moment [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had done so , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could have bitten [his]_{179-mr. thornton} tongue out . What was [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ? And why should [he]_{179-mr. thornton} stab [her]_{187-miss hale} with [her]_{187-miss hale} shame in this way ? How evil [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was to - night : possessed by ill - humour at being detained so long from [her]_{187-miss hale} ; irritated by the mention of some name , because [he]_{179-mr. thornton} thought it belonged to [a more successful lover]_{7792-a more successful lover} ; now ill - tempered because [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had been unable to cope , with a light heart , against [one who was trying , by gay and careless speeches , to make the evening]_{7793-one who was trying , by gay and careless speeches , to make the evening} pass pleasantly [away,—the kind old friend to all parties , whose manner by this time might be well known to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , who had been acquainted with [him]_{179-mr. thornton} for many years]_{7794-away,—the kind old friend to all parties , whose manner by this time might be well known to mr. thornton , who had been acquainted with him for many years} . And then to speak to [Margaret]_123-margaret as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had done ! [She]_123-margaret did not get up and leave [the room]_{567-the room} , as [she]_123-margaret had done in former days , when [his]_{179-mr. thornton} abruptness or [his]_{179-mr. thornton} temper had annoyed [her]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret sat quite still , after the first momentary glance of grieved surprise , that made [her]_123-margaret eyes look like [some child ’s who has met with an unexpected rebuff]_{7796-some child ’s who has met with an unexpected rebuff} ; they slowly dilated into mournful , reproachful sadness ; and then they fell , and [she]_123-margaret bent over [her]_123-margaret work , and did not speak again . But [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could not help looking at [her]_123-margaret , and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} saw a sigh tremble over [her]_123-margaret body , as if [she]_123-margaret quivered in some unwonted chill . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} felt as [the mother]_{5788-the mother} would have done , in the midst of “_[4141-her] [her]_4141-her rocking it , and rating it , ” had [she]_123-margaret been called away before [her]_123-margaret slow confiding smile , implying perfect trust in [mother]_445-mother ’s love , had proved the renewing of [its]_445-mother love . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} gave short sharp answers ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was uneasy and cross , unable to discern between jest and earnest ; anxious only for a look , a word of [hers]_123-margaret , before which to prostrate [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} in penitent humility . But [she]_123-margaret neither looked nor spoke . [Her]_123-margaret round taper fingers flew in and out of [her]_123-margaret sewing , as steadily and swiftly as if that were the business of [her]_123-margaret life . [She]_123-margaret could not care for [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} thought , or else the passionate fervour of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} wish would have forced [her]_123-margaret to raise those eyes , if but for an instant , to read the late repentance in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} could have struck [her]_123-margaret before [he]_{179-mr. thornton} left , in order that by some strange overt act of rudeness , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} might earn the privilege of telling [her]_123-margaret the remorse that gnawed at [his]_{179-mr. thornton} heart . It was well that the long walk in the open air wound up this evening for [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . It sobered [him]_{179-mr. thornton} back into grave resolution that henceforth [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would see as little of [her]_123-margaret as possible,—since the very sight of that face and form , the very sounds of that voice ( like the soft winds of pure melody ) had such power to move [him]_{179-mr. thornton} from [his]_{179-mr. thornton} balance . Well ! [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had known what love was — a sharp pang , a fierce experience , in the midst of whose flames [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was struggling ! but , through the furnace [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would fight [his]_{179-mr. thornton} way out into the serenity of middle age,—all [the richer and more human]_{7799-the richer and more human} for having known this great passion . When [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had somewhat abruptly left [the room]_{567-the room} , [Margaret]_123-margaret rose from [her]_123-margaret seat , and began silently to fold up [her]_123-margaret work . The long seams were heavy , and had an unusual weight for [her]_123-margaret languid arms . The round lines in [her]_123-margaret face took a lengthened , straighter form , and [her]_123-margaret whole appearance was that of [one who had gone through a day of great fatigue]_{7801-one who had gone through a day of great fatigue} . As [the three]_{7802-the three} prepared for bed , [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} muttered a little condemnation of [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_[4141-her] [I]_0-i never saw [a fellow so spoiled by success]_{4142-a fellow so spoiled by success} . [He]_{4142-a fellow so spoiled by success} ca n’t bear a word ; a jest of any kind . Everything seems to touch on the soreness of [his]_{4142-a fellow so spoiled by success} high dignity . Formerly , [he]_{4142-a fellow so spoiled by success} was as simple and noble as the open day ; [you]_4143-you could not offend [him]_{4142-a fellow so spoiled by success} , because [he]_{4142-a fellow so spoiled by success} had no vanity . ” “_{[4142-a fellow so spoiled by success]} [He]_{4142-a fellow so spoiled by success} is not vain now , ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret , turning round from the table , and speaking with quiet distinctness . “_{[4142-a fellow so spoiled by success]} To - night [he]_{4142-a fellow so spoiled by success} has not been like [himself]_{4142-a fellow so spoiled by success} . Something must have annoyed [him]_{4142-a fellow so spoiled by success} before [he]_{4142-a fellow so spoiled by success} came [here]_5144-here . ” [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} gave [her]_123-margaret one of [his]_{178-mr. bell} sharp glances from above [his]_{178-mr. bell} spectacles . [She]_123-margaret stood it quite calmly ; but , after [she]_123-margaret had left [the room]_{567-the room} , [he]_{178-mr. bell} suddenly asked , — “_{[187-miss hale]} [Hale]_{187-miss hale} ! did it ever strike [you]_4143-you that [Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} and [[your]_4143-you daughter]_{7310-your daughter} have what [the French]_{4146-the french} call a _ tendresse _ for each other ? ” “_{[4146-the french]} Never ! ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , first startled and then flurried by the new idea . “_{[4146-the french]} No , [I]_0-i am sure [you]_4143-you are wrong , [I]_0-i am almost certain [you]_4143-you are mistaken . If there is anything , it is all on [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s side . [Poor fellow]_{5622-poor fellow} ! [I]_0-i hope and trust [he]_{179-mr. thornton} is not thinking of [her]_{7310-your daughter} , for [I]_0-i am sure [she]_{7310-your daughter} would not have [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . ” “_{[7310-your daughter]} Well ! [I]_0-i ’m [a bachelor]_{4148-a bachelor} , and have steered clear of love affairs all [my]_0-i life ; so perhaps [my]_0-i opinion is not worth having . Or else [I]_0-i should say there were very pretty symptoms about [her]_{7310-your daughter} ! ” “_[0-i] Then [I]_0-i am sure [you]_4143-you are wrong , ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “_[4143-you] [He]_{179-mr. thornton} may care for [her]_{7310-your daughter} , though [she]_{7310-your daughter} really has been almost rude to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} at times . But [she!—why]_{4149-she!—why} , [Margaret]_123-margaret would never think of [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , [I]_0-i ’m sure . Such a thing has never entered [her]_123-margaret head . ” “_{[123-margaret]} Entering [her]_123-margaret heart would do . But [I]_0-i merely threw out a suggestion of what might be . [I]_0-i dare say [I]_0-i was wrong . And whether [I]_0-i was wrong or right , [I]_0-i ’m very sleepy ; so , having disturbed [your]_4150-you night ’s rest ( as [I]_0-i can see ) with [my]_0-i untimely fancies , [I]_0-i ’ll betake [myself]_0-i with an easy mind to [my]_0-i own . ” But [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} resolved that [he]_{134-mr. hale} would not be disturbed by any such nonsensical idea ; so [he]_{134-mr. hale} lay awake , determining not to think about it . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} took [his]_{178-mr. bell} leave the next day , bidding [Margaret]_123-margaret look to [him]_{178-mr. bell} as one who had a right to help and protect [her]_123-margaret in all [her]_123-margaret troubles , of whatever nature [they]_7804-they might be . To [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} [he]_0-i said , — “_[0-i] That [Margaret]_123-margaret of [yours]_4150-you has gone deep into [my]_0-i heart . Take care of [her]_123-margaret , for [she]_123-margaret is a very precious creature,—a great deal too good for [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} — only fit for [Oxford]_27-oxford , in fact . [The town]_{1126-the town} , [I]_0-i mean ; not [the men]_{5458-the men} . [I]_0-i ca n’t match [her]_123-margaret yet . When [I]_0-i can , [I]_0-i shall bring [[my]_0-i young man]_{4153-my young man} to stand side by side with [[your]_4150-you young woman]_{4154-your young woman} , just as [the genii in the Arabian Nights]_{4155-the genii in the arabian nights} brought [Prince Caralmazan]_{381-prince caralmazan} to match with [[the fairy]_{4156-the fairy} ’s Princess [Badoura]_101-badoura]_{4157-the fairy ’s princess badoura} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i beg [you]_4150-you ’ll do no such thing . Remember the misfortunes that ensued ; and besides , [I]_0-i ca n’t spare [Margaret]_123-margaret . ” “_[0-i] No ; on second thoughts , [we]_4158-we ’ll have [her]_123-margaret to nurse [us]_4158-we ten years hence , when [we]_4158-we shall be [two cross old invalids]_{4159-two cross old invalids} . Seriously , [Hale]_{187-miss hale} ! [I]_0-i wish [you]_4150-you ’d leave [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ; which is a most unsuitable place for [you]_4150-you , though it was [my]_0-i recommendation in the first instance . If [you]_4150-you would , [I]_0-i ’d swallow [my]_0-i shadows of doubts , and take a college living ; and [you]_4150-you and [Margaret]_123-margaret should come and live at [the parsonage]_{5117-the parsonage} — [you]_4150-you to be [a sort of lay curate]_{4161-a sort of lay curate} , and take the unwashed off [my]_0-i hands ; and [she]_123-margaret to be [[our]_4158-we housekeeper]_{4162-our housekeeper} — [the village Lady Bountiful]_{4163-the village lady bountiful} — by day ; and read [us]_4158-we to sleep in the evenings . [I]_0-i could be very happy in such a life . What do [you]_4150-you think of it ? ” “_[4150-you] Never , ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} , decidedly . “_[4150-you] [My]_0-i one great change has been made and [my]_0-i price of suffering paid . Here [I]_0-i stay out [my]_0-i life ; and here will [I]_0-i be buried , and lost in [the crowd]_{1702-the crowd} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t give up [my]_0-i plan yet . Only [I]_0-i wo n’t bait [you]_4150-you with it any more just now . Where ’s [the Pearl]_{382-the pearl} . Come , [Margaret]_123-margaret , give [me]_0-i a farewell kiss ; and remember , [[my]_0-i dear]_{5418-my dear} , where [you]_123-margaret may find [a true friend]_{3253-a true friend} , as far as [his]_{3253-a true friend} capability goes . [You]_123-margaret are [[my]_0-i child]_{5209-my child} , [Margaret]_123-margaret . Remember that , and [God]_174-god bless [you]_123-margaret ! ” So [they]_7805-they fell back into the monotony of the quiet life [they]_7805-they would henceforth lead . There was [no invalid to hope and fear about]_{7806-no invalid to hope and fear about} ; even [the Higginses]_{1501-the higginses} — so long a vivid interest — seemed to have receded from any need of immediate thought . [The Boucher children]_{7808-the boucher children} , left [motherless orphans]_{7809-motherless orphans} , claimed what of [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s care [she]_123-margaret could bestow ; and [she]_123-margaret went pretty often to see [Mary Higgins]_{236-mary higgins} , who had charge of [them]_{7808-the boucher children} . [The two families]_{7810-the two families} were living in [one house]_{7561-one house} : [the elder children]_{7812-the elder children} were at [humble schools]_{7813-humble schools} , [the younger ones]_{7814-the younger ones} were tended , in [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} ’s absence at [her]_123-margaret work , by [the kind neighbour whose good sense had struck [Margaret]_123-margaret at the time of [Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} ’s death]_{7815-the kind neighbour whose good sense had struck margaret at the time of boucher ’s death} . Of course [she]_123-margaret was paid for [her]_123-margaret trouble ; and , indeed , in all [his]_7816-he little plans and arrangements for [these orphan children]_{7817-these orphan children} , [Nicholas]_202-higgins showed a sober judgment , and regulated method of thinking , which were at variance with [his]_7816-he former more eccentric jerks of action . [He]_7816-he was so steady at [his]_7816-he work , that [Margaret]_123-margaret did not often see [him]_7816-he during these winter months ; but when [she]_123-margaret did , [she]_123-margaret saw that [he]_7816-he winced away from any reference to [the father of [those children]_{4042-those children} , whom [he]_7816-he had so fully and heartily taken under [his]_7816-he care]_{7818-the father of those children , whom he had so fully and heartily taken under his care} . [He]_7816-he did not speak easily of [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_[174-god] To tell the truth , ” said [he]_7816-he , “_[4168-he] [he]_4168-he fairly bamboozles [me]_0-i . [He]_4168-he ’s [two chaps]_{4169-two chaps} . [One chap]_{4170-one chap} [I]_0-i knowed of old as were [measter]_4171-measter all o’er . [T’other chap]_{4172-t’other chap} has n’t an ounce of [measter]_4171-measter ’s flesh about [him]_{4172-t’other chap} . How [them two chaps]_{4173-them two chaps} is bound up in one body , is a craddy for [me]_0-i to find out . [I]_0-i ’ll not be beat by it , though . Meanwhile [he]_4168-he comes [here]_5144-here pretty often ; that ’s how [I]_0-i know the chap that ’s [a man]_{940-a man} , not [a measter]_{4176-a measter} . And [I]_0-i reckon [he]_4168-he ’s taken aback by [me]_0-i pretty much as [I]_0-i am by [him]_4168-he ; for [he]_4168-he sits and listens and stares , as if [I]_0-i were some strange beast newly caught in some of the zones . But [I]_0-i ’m none daunted . It would take a deal to daunt [me]_0-i in [[my]_0-i own house]_{2948-my own house} , as [he]_4168-he sees . And [I]_0-i tell [him]_4168-he some of [my]_0-i mind that [I]_0-i reckon [he]_4168-he ’d ha ’ been the better of hearing when [he]_4168-he were [a younger man]_{4178-a younger man} . ” “_[4168-he] And does [he]_4168-he not answer [you]_0-i ? ” asked [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “_[4168-he] Well ! [I]_0-i ’ll not say th ’ advantage is all on [his]_4168-he side , for all [I]_0-i take credit for improving [him]_4168-he above a bit . Sometimes [he]_4168-he says a rough thing or two , which is not agreeable to look at at first , but has a queer smack o ’ truth in it when [yo]_4179-yo ’ come to chew it . [He]_4168-he ’ll be coming to - night , [I]_0-i reckon , about [them]_4180-they childer ’s schooling . [He]_4168-he ’s not satisfied wi ’ the make of it , and wants for t ’ examine ’em . ” “_[4168-he] What are [they”—began Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ; but [Margaret]_123-margaret , touching [his]_528-papa arm , showed [him]_528-papa [her]_123-margaret watch . “_[4168-he] It is nearly seven , ” [she]_123-margaret said . “_[4168-he] The evenings are getting longer now . Come , [papa]_528-papa . ” [She]_123-margaret did not breathe freely till [they]_4180-they were some distance from [the house]_{460-the house} . Then , as [she]_123-margaret became more calm , [she]_123-margaret wished that [she]_123-margaret had not been in so great a hurry ; for , somehow , [they]_4180-they saw [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} but very seldom now ; and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} might have come to see [Higgins]_202-higgins , and for the old friendship ’s sake [she]_123-margaret should like to have seen [him]_{179-mr. thornton} to - night . Yes ! [he]_{179-mr. thornton} came very seldom , even for the dull cold purpose of lessons . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was disappointed in [[his]_{134-mr. hale} pupil]_{7821-his pupil} ’s lukewarmness about Greek literature , which had but a short time ago so great an interest for [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . And now it often happened that a hurried note from [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} would arrive , just at the last moment , saying that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was so much engaged that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could not come to read with [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} that evening . And though [other pupils]_{7822-other pupils} had taken more than [his]_{179-mr. thornton} place as to time , [no one]_{535-no one} was like [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} first scholar]_{7824-his first scholar} in [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s heart . [He]_{134-mr. hale} was depressed and sad at this partial cessation of an intercourse which had become dear to [him]_{134-mr. hale} ; and [he]_{134-mr. hale} used to sit pondering over the reason that could have occasioned this change . [He]_{134-mr. hale} startled [Margaret]_123-margaret , one evening as [she]_123-margaret sate at [her]_123-margaret work , by suddenly asking : “_[528-papa] [Margaret]_123-margaret ! had [you]_123-margaret ever any reason for thinking that [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} cared for [you]_123-margaret ? ” [He]_{134-mr. hale} almost blushed as [he]_{134-mr. hale} put this question ; but [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s scouted idea recurred to [him]_{134-mr. hale} , and the words were out of [his]_{134-mr. hale} mouth before [he]_{134-mr. hale} well knew what [he]_{134-mr. hale} was about . [Margaret]_123-margaret did not answer immediately ; but by the bent drooping of [her]_123-margaret head , [he]_{134-mr. hale} guessed what [her]_123-margaret reply would be . “_{[123-margaret]} Yes ; [I]_0-i believe — oh , [papa]_528-papa , [I]_0-i should have told [you]_528-papa . ” And [she]_123-margaret dropped [her]_123-margaret work , and hid [her]_123-margaret face in [her]_123-margaret hands . “_[0-i] No , [dear]_5155-dear ; do n’t think that [I]_0-i am impertinently curious . [I]_0-i am sure [you]_5155-dear would have told [me]_0-i if [you]_5155-dear had felt that [you]_5155-dear could return [his]_4184-his regard . Did [he]_4184-his speak to [you]_5155-dear about it ? ” No answer at first ; but by - and - by a little gentle reluctant “_[4184-his] Yes . ” “_[4184-his] And [you]_5155-dear refused [him]_4184-his ? ” A long sigh : a more helpless , nerveless attitude , and another “_[5155-dear] Yes . ” But before [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} could speak , [Margaret]_123-margaret lifted up [her]_123-margaret face , rosy with some beautiful shame , and , fixing [her]_123-margaret eyes upon [him]_528-papa , said : “_[5155-dear] Now , [papa]_528-papa , [I]_0-i have told [you]_528-papa all this , and [I]_0-i can not tell [you]_528-papa more ; and then the whole thing is so painful to [me]_0-i ; every word and action connected with it is so unspeakably bitter , that [I]_0-i can not bear to think of it . Oh , [papa]_528-papa , [I]_0-i am sorry to have lost [you]_528-papa [this friend]_{4187-this friend} , but [I]_0-i could not help it — but oh ! [I]_0-i am very sorry . ” [She]_{5418-my dear} sate down on the ground , and laid [her]_{5418-my dear} head on [his]_528-papa knees . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i , too , am sorry , [[my]_0-i dear]_{5418-my dear} . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} quite startled [me]_0-i when [he]_{178-mr. bell} said , some idea of the kind — ” “_{[178-mr. bell]} [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ! Oh did [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} see it ? ” “_{[178-mr. bell]} A little ; but [he]_{178-mr. bell} took it into [his]_{178-mr. bell} head that [you]_{5418-my dear} — how shall [I]_0-i say it?—that [you]_{5418-my dear} were not ungraciously disposed towards [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [I]_0-i knew that could never be . [I]_0-i hoped the whole thing was but an imagination ; but [I]_0-i knew too well what [your]_{5418-my dear} real feelings were to suppose that [you]_{5418-my dear} could ever like [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} in that way . But [I]_0-i am very sorry . ” [They]_4189-they were very quiet and still for some minutes . But , on stroking [her]_{5418-my dear} cheek in a caressing way soon after , [he]_{178-mr. bell} was almost shocked to find [her]_{5418-my dear} face wet with tears . As [he]_{178-mr. bell} touched [her]_{5418-my dear} , [she]_{5418-my dear} sprang up , and smiling with forced brightness , began to talk of [the Lennoxes]_{372-the lennoxes} with such a vehement desire to turn the conversation , that [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was too tender - hearted to try to force it back into [the old channel]_{7826-the old channel} . “_[0-i] To - morrow — yes , to - morrow [they]_4189-they will be back in [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} . Oh , how strange it will be ! [I]_0-i wonder what room [they]_4189-they will make into [the nursery]_{496-the nursery} ? [Aunt Shaw]_131-edith will be happy with [the baby]_{2804-the baby} . [Fancy Edith]_{383-fancy edith} [a mamma]_{4192-a mamma} ! And [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} — [I]_0-i wonder what [he]_{125-captain lennox} will do with [himself]_{125-captain lennox} now [he]_{125-captain lennox} has sold out ! ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ll tell [you]_4193-you what , ” said [[her]_4193-you father]_{444-her father} , anxious to indulge [her]_4193-you in this fresh subject of interest , “_[0-i] [I]_0-i think [I]_0-i must spare [you]_4193-you for a fortnight just to run up to [town]_688-town and see [the travellers]_{4195-the travellers} . [You]_4193-you could learn more by half an hour ’s conversation with [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} about [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s chances , than in a dozen of these letters of [his]_{135-mr. lennox} ; so it would , in fact , be uniting business with pleasure . ” “_[528-papa] No , [papa]_528-papa , [you]_528-papa can not spare [me]_0-i , and what ’s more , [I]_0-i wo n’t be spared . ” Then after a pause , [she]_4193-you added : “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am losing hope sadly about [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ; [he]_{159-frederick} is letting [us]_4197-us down gently , but [I]_0-i can see that [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} [himself]_{135-mr. lennox} has no hope of hunting up [the witnesses]_{4198-the witnesses} under years and years of time . No , ” said [she]_4193-you , “_{[135-mr. lennox]} that bubble was very pretty , and very dear to [our]_4197-us hearts ; but it has burst like many another ; and [we]_4197-us must console [ourselves]_4197-us with being glad that [Frederick]_{159-frederick} is so happy , and with being a great deal to [each other]_{751-each other} . So do n’t offend [me]_0-i by talking of being able to spare [me]_0-i , [papa]_528-papa , for [I]_0-i assure [you]_528-papa [you]_528-papa ca n’t . ” But the idea of a change took root and germinated in [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s heart , although not in the way in which [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} proposed it at first . [She]_123-margaret began to consider how desirable something of the kind would be to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , whose spirits , always feeble , now became too frequently depressed , and whose health , though [he]_{444-her father} never complained , had been seriously affected by [[his]_{444-her father} wife]_{592-his wife} ’s illness and death . There were the regular hours of reading with [[his]_{444-her father} pupils]_{3847-his pupils} , but that all giving and no receiving could no longer be called companionship , as in the old days when [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} came to study under [him]_{444-her father} . [Margaret]_123-margaret was conscious of the want under which [he]_{444-her father} was suffering , unknown to [himself]_{444-her father} ; the want of [a man]_{940-a man} ’s intercourse with [men]_806-men . At [Helstone]_8-helstone there had been perpetual occasion for an interchange of visits with [neighbouring clergymen]_{7834-neighbouring clergymen} ; and [the poor labourers in [the fields]_{6676-the fields}]_{7835-the poor labourers in the fields} , or leisurely tramping [home]_510-home at eve , or tending [their]_{7835-the poor labourers in the fields} cattle in [the forest]_{499-the forest} , were always at liberty to speak or be spoken to . But in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} [every one]_{438-every one} was too busy for quiet speech , or any ripened intercourse of thought ; what [they]_{438-every one} said was about business , very present and actual ; and when the tension of mind relating to [their]_{438-every one} daily affairs was over , [they]_{438-every one} sunk into fallow rest until next morning . [The workman]_{7840-the workman} was not to be found after the day ’s work was done ; [he]_{7840-the workman} had gone away to some lecture , or [some club]_{7841-some club} , or [some beershop]_{7842-some beershop} , according to [his]_{7840-the workman} degree of character . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} thought of trying to deliver a course of lectures at [some of [the institutions]_{7844-the institutions}]_{7843-some of the institutions} , but [he]_{134-mr. hale} contemplated doing this so much as an effort of duty , and with so little of the genial impulse of love towards [his]_{134-mr. hale} work and its end , that [Margaret]_123-margaret was sure that it would not be well done until [he]_{134-mr. hale} could look upon it with some kind of zest . CHAPTER XLI . THE JOURNEY ’S END . [I]_0-i see [my]_0-i way as birds [their]_7845-their trackless way — [I]_0-i shall arrive ! what time , what circuit first , [I]_0-i ask not : but unless [God]_174-god sends [his]_174-god hail Or blinding fire - balls , sleet , or stifling snow , In some time — [his]_174-god good time — [I]_0-i shall arrive ; [He]_174-god guides [me]_0-i and the bird . In [His]_174-god good time ! BROWNING ’S PARACELSUS . So the winter was getting on , and the days were beginning to lengthen , without bringing with [them]_7846-them any of the brightness of hope which usually accompanies the rays of a February sun . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} had of course entirely ceased to come to [the house]_{460-the house} . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} came occasionally , but [his]_{179-mr. thornton} visits were addressed to [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , and were confined to [the study]_{5186-the study} . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} spoke of [him]_{179-mr. thornton} as always the same ; indeed , the very rarity of [their]_7850-their intercourse seemed to make [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} set only the higher value on it . And from what [Margaret]_123-margaret could gather of what [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had said , there was nothing in the cessation of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} visits which could arise from any umbrage or vexation . [His]_{179-mr. thornton} business affairs had become complicated during the strike , and required closer attention than [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had given to [them]_7846-them last winter . Nay , [Margaret]_123-margaret could even discover that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} spoke from time to time of [her]_123-margaret , and always , as far as [she]_123-margaret could learn , in the same calm friendly way , never avoiding and never seeking any mention of [her]_123-margaret name . [She]_123-margaret was not in spirits to raise [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s tone of mind . The dreary peacefulness of the present time had been preceded by so long a period of anxiety and care — even intermixed with storms — that [her]_123-margaret mind had lost its elasticity . [She]_123-margaret tried to find [herself]_123-margaret occupation in teaching [the two younger Boucher children]_{7852-the two younger boucher children} , and worked hard at goodness ; hard , [I]_0-i say most truly , for [her]_123-margaret heart seemed dead to the end of all [her]_123-margaret efforts ; and though [she]_123-margaret made them punctually and painfully , yet [she]_123-margaret stood as far off as ever from any cheerfulness ; [her]_123-margaret life seemed still bleak and dreary . The only thing [she]_123-margaret did well , was what [she]_123-margaret did out of unconscious piety , the silent comforting and consoling of [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} . Not a mood of [his]_{444-her father} but what found [a ready sympathiser in [Margaret]_123-margaret]_{7854-a ready sympathiser in margaret} ; not a wish of [his]_{444-her father} that [she]_123-margaret did not strive to forecast , and to fulfil . [They]_7855-they were quiet wishes to be sure , and hardly named without hesitation and apology . All the more complete and beautiful was [her]_123-margaret meek spirit of obedience . [March]_384-march brought the news of [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s marriage . [He]_{444-her father} and [Dolores]_349-dolores wrote ; [she]_123-margaret in Spanish - English , as was but natural , and [he]_{444-her father} with little turns and inversions of words which proved how far the idioms of [[his]_{444-her father} bride]_{7856-his bride} ’s country were infecting [him]_{444-her father} . On the receipt of [Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s letter , announcing how little hope there was of [his]_{444-her father} ever clearing [himself]_{444-her father} at a court - martial , in the absence of [the missing witnesses]_{7857-the missing witnesses} , [Frederick]_{159-frederick} had written to [Margaret]_123-margaret a pretty vehement letter , containing [his]_{159-frederick} renunciation of [England]_9-england as [[his]_{159-frederick} country]_{7858-his country} ; [he]_{159-frederick} wished [he]_{159-frederick} could unnative [himself]_{159-frederick} , and declared that [he]_{159-frederick} would not take [his]_{159-frederick} pardon if it were offered [him]_{159-frederick} , nor live in [the country]_{5128-the country} if [he]_{159-frederick} had permission to do so . All of which made [Margaret]_123-margaret cry sorely , so unnatural did it seem to [her]_123-margaret at the first opening ; but on consideration , [she]_123-margaret saw rather in such expression the poignancy of the disappointment which had thus crushed [his]_{159-frederick} hopes ; and [she]_123-margaret felt that there was nothing for it but patience . In the next letter [Frederick]_{159-frederick} spoke so joyfully of the future that [he]_{159-frederick} had no thought for the past ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret found a use in [herself]_123-margaret for the patience [she]_123-margaret had been craving for [him]_{159-frederick} . [She]_123-margaret would have to be patient . But the pretty , timid , girlish letters of [Dolores]_349-dolores were beginning to have a charm for both [Margaret]_123-margaret and [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} . [The young Spaniard]_{7861-the young spaniard} was so evidently anxious to make a favourable impression upon [[her]_{7861-the young spaniard} lover]_{582-her lover} ’s English relations , that [her]_{7861-the young spaniard} feminine care peeped out at every erasure ; and the letters announcing the marriage , were accompanied by a splendid black lace mantilla , chosen by [Dolores]_349-dolores [herself]_349-dolores for [[her]_349-dolores unseen sister - in - law]_{7863-her unseen sister - in - law} , whom [Frederick]_{159-frederick} had represented as [a paragon of beauty , wisdom and virtue]_{7864-a paragon of beauty , wisdom and virtue} . [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s worldly position was raised by this marriage on to as high a level as [they]_7865-they could desire . [Barbour and Co.]_{102-barbour and co.} was one of [the most extensive Spanish houses]_{7866-the most extensive spanish houses} , and into it [he]_{159-frederick} was received as [a junior partner]_{7867-a junior partner} . [Margaret]_123-margaret smiled a little and then sighed as [she]_123-margaret remembered afresh [her]_123-margaret old tirades against trade . Here was [her]_123-margaret preux chevalier of [a brother turned merchant]_{7868-a brother turned merchant} , [trader]_7869-trader ! But then [she]_123-margaret rebelled against [herself]_123-margaret , and protested silently against the confusion implied between [a Spanish merchant]_{7870-a spanish merchant} and [a Milton millowner]_{7871-a milton millowner} . Well , trade or no trade , [Frederick]_{159-frederick} was very , very happy . [Dolores]_349-dolores must be charming , and the mantilla was exquisite ! And then [she]_123-margaret returned to the present life . [[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had occasionally experienced a difficulty in breathing this spring , which had for the time distressed [him]_{444-her father} exceedingly . [Margaret]_123-margaret was less alarmed , as this difficulty went off completely in the intervals ; but [she]_123-margaret still was so desirous of [his]_{444-her father} shaking off the liability altogether , as to make [her]_123-margaret very urgent that [he]_{444-her father} should accept [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s invitation to visit [him]_{444-her father} at [Oxford]_27-oxford this April . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s invitation included [Margaret]_123-margaret . Nay more , [he]_{444-her father} wrote a special letter commanding [her]_123-margaret to come ; but [she]_123-margaret felt as if it would be a greater relief to [her]_123-margaret to remain quietly at [home]_510-home , entirely free from any responsibility whatever , and so to rest [her]_123-margaret mind and heart in a manner which [she]_123-margaret had not been able to do for more than two years past . When [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had driven off on [his]_{444-her father} way to [the railroad]_{3456-the railroad} , [Margaret]_123-margaret felt how great and long had been the pressure on [her]_123-margaret time and [her]_123-margaret spirits . It was astonishing , almost stunning , to feel [herself]_123-margaret so much at liberty ; [no one]_{535-no one} depending on [her]_123-margaret for cheering care , if not for positive happiness ; [no invalid to plan and think for]_{7877-no invalid to plan and think for} ; [she]_123-margaret might be idle , and silent and forgetful,—and what seemed worth more than all the other privileges — [she]_123-margaret might be unhappy if [she]_123-margaret liked . For months past , all [her]_123-margaret own personal cares and troubles had had to be stuffed away into a dark cupboard ; but now [she]_123-margaret had leisure to take them out , and mourn over [them]_7878-them , and study [their]_7878-them nature , and seek the true method of subduing [them]_7878-them into the elements of peace . All these weeks [she]_123-margaret had been conscious of [their]_7878-them existence in a dull kind of way , though they were hidden out of sight . Now , once for all [she]_123-margaret would consider [them]_7878-them and appoint to each of [them]_7878-them its right work in [her]_123-margaret life . So [she]_123-margaret sat almost motionless for hours in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} , going over the bitterness of every remembrance with an unwincing resolution . Only once [she]_123-margaret cried aloud , at the stinging thought of the faithlessness which gave birth to that abasing falsehood . [She]_123-margaret now would not even acknowledge the force of the temptation ; [her]_123-margaret plans for [Frederick]_{159-frederick} had all failed , and the temptation lay there a dead mockery,—a mockery which had never had life in it ; the lie had been so despicably foolish , seen by the light of the ensuing events , and faith in the power of truth so infinitely the greater wisdom ! In [her]_123-margaret nervous agitation , [she]_123-margaret unconsciously opened a book of [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s that lay upon the table,—the words that caught [her]_123-margaret eye in it , seemed almost made for [her]_123-margaret present state of acute self - abasement : — “_[0-i] Je ne voudrois pas reprendre mon cœur en ceste sorte : meurs de honte , aveugle , impudent , traistre et desloyal à ton Dieu , et sembables choses ; mais je voudrois le corriger par voye de compassion . Or sus , mon pauvre cœur , nous voilà tombe dans la fosse , laquelle nous avions tant resolu d’eschapper . Ah ! revelons - nous , et quittons - la pour jamais , reclamons la misericorde de Dieu , et esperons en elle qu’elle nous assistera pour desormais estra plus fermes ; et remettons - nous au chemin de l’humilitè . Courage , soyons meshuy sur nos gardes , Dieu nous aydera . ” “_[174-god] The way of humility . Ah , ” thought [Margaret]_123-margaret , “_[174-god] that is what [I]_0-i have missed ! But courage , little heart . [We]_4201-we will turn back , and by [God]_174-god ’s help [we]_4201-we may find the lost path . ” So [she]_123-margaret rose up , and determined at once to set to on some work which should take [her]_123-margaret out of [herself]_123-margaret . To begin with , [she]_123-margaret called in [Martha]_331-martha , as [she]_123-margaret passed the drawing - room door in going up - [stairs]_877-stairs , and tried to find out what was below the grave , respectful , [servant]_7882-servant - like manner , which crusted over [her]_123-margaret individual character with an obedience which was almost mechanical . [She]_123-margaret found it difficult to induce [Martha]_331-martha to speak of any of [her]_123-margaret personal interests ; but at last [she]_123-margaret touched the right chord , in naming [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} . [Martha]_331-martha ’s whole face brightened , and , on a little encouragement , out came a long story , of how [[her]_331-martha father]_{444-her father} had been in early life connected with [[Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s husband]_{7884-mrs. thornton ’s husband} — nay , had even been in a position to show [him]_{7884-mrs. thornton ’s husband} some kindness ; what , [Martha]_331-martha hardly knew , for it had happened when [she]_331-martha was quite [a little child]_{6259-a little child} ; and circumstances had intervened to separate [the two families]_{7810-the two families} until [Martha]_331-martha was nearly grown up , when , [[her]_331-martha father]_{444-her father} having sunk lower and lower from [his]_{444-her father} original occupation as [clerk in [a warehouse]_{7889-a warehouse}]_{7888-clerk in a warehouse} , and [[her]_331-martha mother]_{469-her mother} being dead , [she]_331-martha and [[her]_331-martha sister]_{601-her sister} , to use [Martha]_331-martha ’s own expression , would have been “_[4201-we] lost ” but for [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ; who sought [them]_4202-them out , and thought for [them]_4202-them , and cared for [them]_4202-them . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i had had the fever , and was but delicate ; and [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} and [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} too , [they]_4202-them never rested till [they]_4202-them had nursed [me]_0-i up in [[their]_4202-them own house]_{6801-their own house} , and sent [me]_0-i to [the sea]_{5960-the sea} and all . [The doctor]_{6023-the doctor} said the fever was catching , but [they]_4202-them cared none for that — only [Miss Fanny]_218-fanny , and [she]_218-fanny went a - visiting [these folk]_{4206-these folk} that [she]_218-fanny is going to marry into . So though [she]_218-fanny was afraid at the time , it has all ended well . ” “_[218-fanny] [Miss Fanny]_218-fanny going to be married ! ” exclaimed [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_[218-fanny] Yes ; and to [a rich gentleman]_{4207-a rich gentleman} , too , only [he]_{4207-a rich gentleman} ’s a deal older than [she]_218-fanny is . [His]_{4207-a rich gentleman} name is [Watson]_353-watson ; and [[his]_{4207-a rich gentleman} mills]_{4208-his mills} are somewhere out beyond [Hayleigh]_103-hayleigh ; it ’s a very good marriage , for all [he]_{4207-a rich gentleman} ’s got such gray hair . ” At this piece of information , [Margaret]_123-margaret was silent long enough for [Martha]_331-martha to recover [her]_331-martha propriety , and , with it , [her]_331-martha habitual shortness of answer . [She]_123-margaret swept up the hearth , asked at what time [she]_123-margaret should prepare tea , and quitted [the room]_{567-the room} with the same wooden face with which [she]_123-margaret had entered [it]_{567-the room} . [Margaret]_123-margaret had to pull [herself]_123-margaret up from indulging a bad trick , which [she]_123-margaret had lately fallen into , of trying to imagine how every event that [she]_123-margaret heard of in relation to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} would affect [him]_{179-mr. thornton} : whether [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would like it or dislike it . The next day [she]_123-margaret had [the little Boucher children]_{7893-the little boucher children} for [their]_{7893-the little boucher children} lessons , and took a long walk , and ended by a visit to [Mary Higgins]_{236-mary higgins} . Somewhat to [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s surprise , [she]_123-margaret found [Nicholas]_202-higgins already come [home]_510-home from [his]_202-higgins work ; the lengthening light had deceived [her]_123-margaret as to the lateness of the evening . [He]_202-higgins too seemed , by [his]_202-higgins manners , to have entered a little more on the way of humility ; [he]_202-higgins was quieter , and less self - asserting . “_{[6058-gentleman]} So th ’ oud [gentleman]_{6058-gentleman} ’s away on [his]_{6058-gentleman} travels , is [he]_{6058-gentleman} ? ” said [he]_202-higgins . “_{[6058-gentleman]} [Little ’ uns]_{4210-little ’ uns} telled [me]_0-i so . [Eh]_4211-eh ! but the’re sharp ’ uns [they]_{4210-little ’ uns} are ; [I]_0-i a’most think [they]_{4210-little ’ uns} beat [my]_0-i own wenches for sharpness , though m’appen it ’s wrong to say so , and one on ’em in [her]_4212-her grave . There ’s summut in th ’ weather , [I]_0-i reckon , as [sets folk a - wandering]_{4213-sets folk a - wandering} . [[My]_0-i measter]_{4214-my measter} , [him]_{4214-my measter} at [th ’ shop yonder]_{4215-th ’ shop yonder} , is spinning about [th ’ world]_{3118-th ’ world} somewhere . ” “_{[4214-my measter]} Is that the reason [you]_0-i ’re so soon at [home]_510-home to - night ? ” asked [Margaret]_123-margaret innocently . “_[0-i] [Thou]_4218-thou know’st nought about it , that ’s all , ” said [he]_0-i , contemptuously . “_[4218-thou] [I]_0-i ’m not one wi ’ two faces — one for [[my]_0-i measter]_{4214-my measter} , and t’other for [his]_{4214-my measter} back . [I]_0-i counted a ’ th ’ clocks in [the town]_{1126-the town} striking afore [I]_0-i ’d leave [my]_0-i work . No ! yon [Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s good enough for to fight wi ’ , but too good for to be cheated . It were [you]_0-i as getten [me]_0-i [the place]_{657-the place} , and [I]_0-i thank [yo]_0-i ’ for it . [Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s is not [a bad mill]_{4222-a bad mill} , as times go . Stand down , [lad]_2285-lad , and say yo’r pretty hymn to [Miss Marget]_{385-miss marget} . That ’s right ; steady on [thy]_2285-lad legs , and right arm out as straight as a skewer . [One to stop]_{4224-one to stop} , two to stay , three mak ’ ready , and four away ! ” [The little fellow]_{7895-the little fellow} repeated a Methodist hymn , far above [his]_{7895-the little fellow} comprehension in point of language , but of which the swinging rhythm had caught [his]_{7895-the little fellow} ear , and which [he]_{7895-the little fellow} repeated with all the developed cadence of [a member of parliament]_{7896-a member of parliament} . When [Margaret]_123-margaret had duly applauded , [Nicholas]_202-higgins called for another , and yet another , much to [her]_123-margaret surprise , as [she]_123-margaret found [him]_202-higgins thus oddly and unconsciously led to take an interest in the sacred things which [he]_202-higgins had formerly scouted . It was past the usual tea - time when [she]_123-margaret reached [home]_510-home ; but [she]_123-margaret had the comfort of feeling that [no one]_{535-no one} had been kept waiting for [her]_123-margaret ; and of thinking [her]_123-margaret own thoughts while [she]_123-margaret rested , instead of anxiously watching [another person to learn whether to be grave or gay]_{7899-another person to learn whether to be grave or gay} . After tea [she]_123-margaret resolved to examine a large packet of letters , and pick out those that were to be destroyed . Among them [she]_123-margaret came to four or five of [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s , relating to [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s affairs ; and [she]_123-margaret carefully read them over again , with the sole intention , when [she]_123-margaret began , to ascertain exactly on how fine a chance the justification of [[her]_123-margaret brother]_{1589-her brother} hung . But when [she]_123-margaret had finished the last , and weighed the pros and cons , the little personal revelation of character contained in them forced itself on [her]_123-margaret notice . It was evident enough , from the stiffness of the wording , that [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} had never forgotten [his]_{135-mr. lennox} relation to [her]_123-margaret in any interest [he]_{135-mr. lennox} might feel in the subject of the correspondence . They were clever letters ; [Margaret]_123-margaret saw that in a twinkling ; but [she]_123-margaret missed out of them all hearty and genial atmosphere . They were to be preserved , however , as valuable ; so [she]_123-margaret laid them carefully on one side . When this little piece of business was ended , [she]_123-margaret fell into a reverie ; and the thought of [[her]_123-margaret absent father]_{7901-her absent father} ran strangely in [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s head that night . [She]_123-margaret almost blamed [herself]_123-margaret for having felt [her]_123-margaret solitude ( and consequently [his]_{7901-her absent father} absence ) as a relief ; but these two days had set [her]_123-margaret up afresh , with new strength and brighter hope . Plans which had lately appeared to [her]_123-margaret in the guise of tasks , now appeared like pleasures . The morbid scales had fallen from [her]_123-margaret eyes , and [she]_123-margaret saw [her]_123-margaret position and [her]_123-margaret work more truly . If only [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} would restore [her]_123-margaret the lost friendship,—nay , if [he]_{7901-her absent father} would only come from time to time to cheer [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} as in former days,—though [she]_123-margaret should never see [him]_{7901-her absent father} , [she]_123-margaret felt as if the course of [her]_123-margaret future life , though not brilliant in prospect , might lie clear and even before [her]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret sighed as [she]_123-margaret rose up to go to bed . In spite of the “_{[4224-one to stop]} One step ’s enough for [me,”—in]_{7903-me,”—in} spite of the one plain duty of devotion to [her]_123-margaret father,—there lay at [her]_123-margaret heart an anxiety and a pang of sorrow . And [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} thought of [Margaret]_123-margaret , that April evening , just as strangely and as persistently as [she]_123-margaret was thinking of [him]_{134-mr. hale} . [He]_{134-mr. hale} had been fatigued by going about among [[his]_{134-mr. hale} old friends]_{7904-his old friends} and old familiar places . [He]_{134-mr. hale} had had exaggerated ideas of the change which [his]_{134-mr. hale} altered opinions might make in [[his]_{134-mr. hale} friends]_{1680-his friends} ’ reception of [him]_{134-mr. hale} ; but although [some of [them]_{1680-his friends}]_{7906-some of them} might have felt shocked or grieved , or indignant at [his]_{134-mr. hale} falling off in the abstract , as soon as [they]_{1680-his friends} saw the face of [the man whom [they]_{1680-his friends} had once loved]_{7907-the man whom they had once loved} , [they]_{1680-his friends} forgot [his]_{134-mr. hale} opinions in [himself]_{134-mr. hale} ; or only remembered [them]_{1680-his friends} enough to give an additional tender gravity to [their]_{1680-his friends} manner . For [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} had not been known to [many]_7908-many ; [he]_{134-mr. hale} had belonged to [one of [the smaller colleges]_{7910-the smaller colleges}]_{7909-one of the smaller colleges} , and had always been shy and reserved ; but [those who in youth had cared to penetrate to the delicacy of thought and feeling]_{7911-those who in youth had cared to penetrate to the delicacy of thought and feeling} that lay below [his]_{134-mr. hale} silence and indecision , took [him]_{134-mr. hale} to [their]_{7911-those who in youth had cared to penetrate to the delicacy of thought and feeling} hearts , with something of the protecting kindness which [they]_{7911-those who in youth had cared to penetrate to the delicacy of thought and feeling} would have shown to [a woman]_{1521-a woman} . And the renewal of this kindliness , after the lapse of years , and an interval of so much change , overpowered [him]_{134-mr. hale} more than any roughness or expression of disapproval could have done . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m afraid [we]_4225-we ’ve done too much , ” said [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “_[0-i] [You]_4226-you ’re suffering now from having lived so long in [that Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} air . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i am tired , ” said [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} . “_[0-i] But it is not [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} air . [I]_0-i ’m fifty - five years of age , and that little fact of itself accounts for any loss of strength . ” “_[0-i] Nonsense ! [I]_0-i ’m upwards of sixty , and feel no loss of strength , either bodily or mental . Do n’t let [me]_0-i hear [you]_4226-you talking so . Fifty - five ! why , [you]_4226-you ’re quite [a young man]_{5208-a young man} . ” [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} shook [his]_{134-mr. hale} head . “_[4226-you] These last few years ! ” said [he]_{134-mr. hale} . But after a minute ’s pause , [he]_{134-mr. hale} raised [himself]_{134-mr. hale} from [his]_{134-mr. hale} half recumbent position , in one of [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s luxurious easy - chairs , and said with a kind of trembling earnestness : “_{[178-mr. bell]} [Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ! [you]_{178-mr. bell} ’re not to think , that if [I]_0-i could have foreseen all that would come of [my]_0-i change of opinion , and [my]_0-i resignation of [my]_0-i living — no ! not even if [I]_0-i could have known how _ [she]_4228-she _ would have suffered,—that [I]_0-i would undo it — the act of open acknowledgment that [I]_0-i no longer held the same faith as [the church in which [I]_0-i was [a priest]_{4230-a priest}]_{4229-the church in which i was a priest} . As [I]_0-i think now , even if [I]_0-i could have foreseen that cruellest martyrdom of suffering , through the sufferings of one whom [I]_0-i loved , [I]_0-i would have done just the same as far as that step of openly leaving [the church]_{5110-the church} went . [I]_0-i might have done differently , and acted more wisely , in all that [I]_0-i subsequently did for [[my]_0-i family]_{5283-my family} . But [I]_0-i do n’t think [God]_174-god endued [me]_0-i with over - much wisdom or strength , ” [he]_0-i added , falling back into [his]_0-i old position . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} blew [his]_{178-mr. bell} nose ostentatiously before answering . Then [he]_{178-mr. bell} said : “_[174-god] [He]_4233-he gave [you]_4234-you strength to do what [your]_4234-you conscience told [you]_4234-you was right ; and [I]_0-i do n’t see that [we]_4235-we need any higher or holier strength than that ; or wisdom either . [I]_0-i know [I]_0-i have not that much ; and yet [men]_806-men set [me]_0-i down in [[their]_806-men fool]_{4237-their fool} ’s books as [a wise man]_{4238-a wise man} ; [an independent character]_{4239-an independent character} ; strong - minded , and all that ca nt . [The veriest idiot who obeys [his]_{4240-the veriest idiot who obeys his own simple law of right , if it be but in wiping his shoes on a door - mat} own simple law of right , if it be but in wiping [his]_{4240-the veriest idiot who obeys his own simple law of right , if it be but in wiping his shoes on a door - mat} shoes on a door - mat]_{4240-the veriest idiot who obeys his own simple law of right , if it be but in wiping his shoes on a door - mat} , is wiser and stronger than [I.]_0-i But what [gulls men]_{4241-gulls men} are ! ” There was a pause . [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} spoke first , in continuation of [his]_{134-mr. hale} thought : “_{[123-margaret]} About [Margaret]_123-margaret . ” “_{[123-margaret]} Well ! about [Margaret]_123-margaret . What then ? ” “_{[123-margaret]} If [I]_0-i die — — ” “_{[123-margaret]} Nonsense ! ” “_{[123-margaret]} What will become of [her]_123-margaret — [I]_0-i often think ? [I]_0-i suppose [the Lennoxes]_{372-the lennoxes} will ask [her]_123-margaret to live with [them]_{372-the lennoxes} . [I]_0-i try to think [they]_{372-the lennoxes} will . [[Her]_123-margaret Aunt]_{446-her aunt} [Shaw]_131-edith loved [her]_123-margaret very well in [her]_123-margaret own quiet way ; but [she]_123-margaret forgets to love [the absent]_{4243-the absent} . ” “_{[123-margaret]} A very common fault . What sort of [people]_617-people are [the Lennoxes]_{4245-the lennoxes} ? ” “_[4246-he] [He]_4246-he , handsome , fluent , and agreeable . [Edith]_131-edith , [a sweet spoiled beauty]_{4247-a sweet spoiled beauty} . [Margaret]_123-margaret loves [her]_131-edith with all [her]_123-margaret heart , and [Edith]_131-edith with as much of [her]_131-edith heart as [she]_131-edith can spare . ” “_[131-edith] Now , [Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ; [you]_{134-mr. hale} know [that girl of yours]_{4248-that girl of yours} has got pretty nearly all [my]_0-i heart . [I]_0-i told [you]_{134-mr. hale} that before . Of course , as [[your]_{134-mr. hale} daughter]_{7310-your daughter} , as [[my]_0-i god - daughter]_{4250-my god - daughter} , [I]_0-i took great interest in [her]_{7310-your daughter} before [I]_0-i saw [her]_{7310-your daughter} the last time . But this visit that [I]_0-i paid to [you]_{134-mr. hale} at [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} made [me]_0-i [[her]_{7310-your daughter} slave]_{4251-her slave} . [I]_0-i went , [a willing old victim]_{4252-a willing old victim} , following the car of [the conqueror]_{1277-the conqueror} . For , indeed , [she]_{7310-your daughter} looks as grand and serene as one who has struggled , and may be struggling , and yet has the victory secure in sight . Yes , in spite of all [her]_{7310-your daughter} present anxieties , that was the look on [her]_{7310-your daughter} face . And so , all [I]_0-i have is at [her]_{7310-your daughter} service , if [she]_{7310-your daughter} needs it ; and will be [hers]_{7310-your daughter} , whether [she]_{7310-your daughter} will or no , when [I]_0-i die . Moreover , [I]_0-i [myself]_0-i , will be [[her]_{7310-your daughter} preux chevalier]_{4254-her preux chevalier} , sixty and gouty though [I]_0-i be . Seriously , [old friend]_{4255-old friend} , [[your]_{4255-old friend} daughter]_{7310-your daughter} shall be [my]_0-i principal charge in life , and all the help that either [my]_0-i wit or [my]_0-i wisdom or [my]_0-i willing heart can give , shall be [hers]_{7310-your daughter} . [I]_0-i do n’t choose [her]_{7310-your daughter} out as a subject for fretting . Something , [I]_0-i know of old , [you]_{4255-old friend} must have to worry [yourself]_{4255-old friend} about , or [you]_{4255-old friend} would n’t be happy . But [you]_{4255-old friend} ’re going to outlive [me]_0-i by many a long year . [You]_{4255-old friend} , [spare , thin men]_{4257-spare , thin men} are always tempting and always cheating Death ! It ’s [the stout , florid fellows like [me]_0-i]_{4258-the stout , florid fellows like me} , that always go off first . ” If [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} had had a prophetic eye [he]_{178-mr. bell} might have seen the torch all but inverted , and [the angel with the grave and composed face]_{7913-the angel with the grave and composed face} standing very nigh , beckoning to [[his]_{178-mr. bell} friend]_{3108-his friend} . That night [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} laid [his]_{134-mr. hale} head down upon the pillow on which it never more should stir with life . [The servant who entered [[his]_{134-mr. hale} room]_{702-his room} in the morning , received no answer to [his]_{134-mr. hale} speech]_{7915-the servant who entered his room in the morning , received no answer to his speech} ; drew near the bed , and saw the calm , beautiful face lying white and cold under the ineffaceable seal of death . The attitude was exquisitely easy ; there had been no pain — no struggle . The action of the heart must have ceased as [he]_{134-mr. hale} lay down . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} was stunned by the shock ; and only recovered when the time came for being angry at every suggestion of [[his]_{178-mr. bell} man]_{7917-his man} ’s . “_{[7227-a coroner]} [A coroner]_{7227-a coroner} ’s inquest ? Pooh . [You]_{4255-old friend} do n’t think [I]_0-i poisoned [him]_4260-him ! [Dr. Forbes]_{386-dr. forbes} says it is just the natural end of a heart complaint . [Poor old Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ! [You]_{134-mr. hale} wore out that tender heart of yours before its time . [Poor old friend]_{4261-poor old friend} ! how [he]_4260-him talked of [his]_4260-him — — Wallis , pack up a carpet - bag for [me]_0-i in five minutes . Here have [I]_0-i been talking . Pack it up , [I]_0-i say . [I]_0-i must go to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} by [the next train]_{4262-the next train} . ” The bag was packed , [the cab]_{5491-the cab} ordered , [the railway]_{3436-the railway} reached , in twenty minutes from the time of this decision . [The London train]_{7920-the london train} whizzed by , drew back some yards , and in [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} was hurried by [the impatient guard]_{7921-the impatient guard} . [He]_{178-mr. bell} threw [himself]_{178-mr. bell} back in [his]_{178-mr. bell} seat , to try , with closed eyes , to understand how [one in life yesterday]_{7922-one in life yesterday} could be dead to - day ; and shortly tears stole out between [his]_{178-mr. bell} grizzled eye - lashes , at the feeling of which [he]_{178-mr. bell} opened [his]_{178-mr. bell} keen eyes , and looked as severely cheerful as [his]_{178-mr. bell} set determination could make [him]_{178-mr. bell} . [He]_{178-mr. bell} was not going to blubber before a set of [strangers]_{1451-strangers} . Not [he]_{178-mr. bell} ! There was no set of [strangers]_{1451-strangers} , only one sitting far from [him]_{178-mr. bell} on the same side . By - and - by [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} peered at [him]_{178-mr. bell} , to discover what manner of man it was that might have been observing [his]_{178-mr. bell} emotion ; and behind the great sheet of the outspread “_[0-i] Times , ” [he]_{178-mr. bell} recognized [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_[0-i] Why , [Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ! is that [you]_{179-mr. thornton} ? ” said [he]_0-i , removing hastily to a closer proximity . [He]_0-i shook [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} vehemently by the hand , until the gripe ended in a sudden relaxation , for the hand was wanted to wipe away tears . [He]_0-i had last seen [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} in [his]_0-i friend [[Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s company]_{7925-hale ’s company} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m going to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , bound on a melancholy errand . Going to break to [[Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s daughter]_{4263-hale ’s daughter} the news of [his]_{134-mr. hale} sudden death ! ” “_{[134-mr. hale]} Death ! [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} dead ! ” “_{[134-mr. hale]} Ay ; [I]_0-i keep saying it to [myself]_0-i , ‘ [Hale]_{134-mr. hale} is dead ! ’ but it does n’t make it any the more real . [Hale]_{134-mr. hale} is dead for all that . [He]_{134-mr. hale} went to bed well , to all appearance , last night , and was quite cold this morning when [[my]_0-i servant]_{4264-my servant} went to call [him]_{134-mr. hale} . ” “_{[134-mr. hale]} Where ? [I]_0-i do n’t understand ! ” “_[0-i] At [Oxford]_27-oxford . [He]_{134-mr. hale} came to stay with [me]_0-i : had n’t been in [Oxford]_27-oxford this seventeen years — and this is the end of it . ” Not one word was spoken for above a quarter of an hour . Then [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} said : “_[4265-her] And [she]_4265-her ! ” and stopped full short . “_[4265-her] [Margaret]_123-margaret [you]_123-margaret mean . Yes ! [I]_0-i am going to tell [her]_4265-her . [Poor fellow]_{5622-poor fellow} ! how full [his]_{134-mr. hale} thoughts were of [her]_4265-her all last night ! [Good God]_174-god ! Last night only . And how immeasurably distant [he]_{134-mr. hale} is now ! But [I]_0-i take [Margaret]_123-margaret as [[my]_0-i child]_{5209-my child} for [his]_{134-mr. hale} sake . [I]_0-i said last night [I]_0-i would take [her]_123-margaret for [her]_123-margaret own sake . Well , [I]_0-i take [her]_123-margaret for both . ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} made one or two fruitless attempts to speak , before [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could get out the words : “_[0-i] What will become of [her]_123-margaret ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i rather fancy there will be [two people]_{4268-two people} waiting for [her]_123-margaret : [myself]_0-i for one . [I]_0-i would take a live dragon into [[my]_0-i house]_{5585-my house} to live , if by hiring such [a chaperon]_{4270-a chaperon} , and setting up [an establishment of [my]_0-i own]_{4271-an establishment of my own} , [I]_0-i could make [my]_0-i old age happy with having [Margaret]_123-margaret for [a daughter]_{1166-a daughter} . But there are [those Lennoxes]_{4273-those lennoxes} ! ” “_{[4273-those lennoxes]} Who are [they]_{4273-those lennoxes} ? ” asked [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} with trembling interest . “_{[4273-those lennoxes]} Oh , [smart [London]_6-london people , who very likely will think that [they]_{4273-those lennoxes} ’ve the best right to [her]_123-margaret]_{4274-smart london people , who very likely will think that they ’ve the best right to her} . [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} married [[her]_123-margaret cousin]_{436-her cousin} — [the girl [she]_123-margaret was brought up with]_{4276-the girl she was brought up with} . [Good enough people]_{4277-good enough people} , [I]_0-i dare say . And there ’s [[her]_123-margaret Aunt]_{446-her aunt} , [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} . There might be a way open , perhaps , by [my]_0-i offering to marry [that worthy lady]_{4279-that worthy lady} ! but that would be quite a _ pis aller _ . And then there ’s [that brother]_{4280-that brother} ! ” “_{[4280-that brother]} [What brother]_{4281-what brother} ? [A brother of [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} ’s]_{4282-a brother of her aunt ’s} ? ” “_{[4284-a clever lennox]} No , no ; [a clever [Lennox]_{125-captain lennox}]_{4284-a clever lennox} ( [the captain ’s a fool]_{4285-the captain ’s a fool} , [you]_4286-you must understand ) ; [a young barrister , who will be setting [his]_{4287-a young barrister , who will be setting his cap at margaret} cap at [Margaret]_123-margaret]_{4287-a young barrister , who will be setting his cap at margaret} . [I]_0-i know [he]_{4287-a young barrister , who will be setting his cap at margaret} has had [her]_123-margaret in [his]_{4287-a young barrister , who will be setting his cap at margaret} mind these five years or more ; one of [[his]_{4287-a young barrister , who will be setting his cap at margaret} chums]_{4288-his chums} told [me]_0-i as much ; and [he]_{4287-a young barrister , who will be setting his cap at margaret} was only kept back by want of fortune . Now that will be done away with . ” “_{[123-margaret]} How ? ” asked [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , too earnestly curious to be aware of the impertinence of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} question . “_{[123-margaret]} Why , [she]_123-margaret ’ll have [my]_0-i money at [my]_0-i death . And if this [Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} is half good enough for [her]_123-margaret , and [she]_123-margaret likes [him]_{135-mr. lennox} — well ! [I]_0-i might find another way of getting a [home]_510-home through a marriage . [I]_0-i ’m dreadfully afraid of being tempted , at an unguarded moment , by [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} . ” Neither [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} nor [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was in a laughing humour ; so the oddity of any of the speeches which [the former]_{7776-the former} made was unnoticed by [them]_{7776-the former} . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} whistled , without emitting any sound beyond a long hissing breath ; changed [his]_{178-mr. bell} seat , without finding comfort or rest ; while [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} sat immovably still , [his]_{179-mr. thornton} eyes fixed on one spot in the newspaper , which [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had taken up in order to give [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} leisure to think . “_{[446-her aunt]} Where have [you]_0-i been ? ” asked [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , at length . “_{[446-her aunt]} To [Havre]_105-havre . Trying to detect the secret of the great rise in the price of cotton . ” “_{[446-her aunt]} Ugh ! Cotton , and speculations , and smoke , well - cleansed and well - cared - for machinery , and unwashed and neglected hands . [Poor old Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ! [Poor old Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ! If [you]_0-i could have known the change which it was to [him]_{134-mr. hale} from [Helstone]_8-helstone . Do [you]_0-i know [the New Forest]_{106-the new forest} at all ? ” “_[0-i] Yes . ” ( Very shortly . ) “_[0-i] Then [you]_0-i can fancy the difference between it and [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . What part were [you]_0-i in ? Were [you]_0-i ever at [Helstone]_8-helstone ? [a little picturesque village]_{4291-a little picturesque village} , like some in [the Odenwald]_{107-the odenwald} ? [You]_0-i know [Helstone]_8-helstone ? ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i have seen it . It was a great change to leave it and come to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . ” [He]_0-i took up [his]_0-i newspaper with a determined air , as if resolved to avoid further conversation ; and [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} was fain to resort to [his]_0-i former occupation of trying to find out how [he]_0-i could best break the news to [Margaret]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret was at an [upstairs]_521-upstairs window ; [she]_123-margaret saw [him]_0-i alight ; [she]_123-margaret guessed the truth with an instinctive flash . [She]_123-margaret stood in the middle of [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} , as if arrested in [her]_123-margaret first impulse to rush [downstairs]_{474-downstairs} , and as if by the same restraining thought [she]_123-margaret had been turned to stone ; so white and immovable was [she]_123-margaret . “_[0-i] Oh ! do n’t tell [me]_0-i ! [I]_0-i know it from [your]_0-i face ! [You]_0-i would have sent — [you]_0-i would not have left [him]_4292-him — if [he]_4292-him were alive ! Oh , [papa]_528-papa , [papa]_528-papa ! ” CHAPTER XLII . ALONE ! ALONE ! “_[528-papa] When some beloved voice that was to [you]_4295-you Both sound and sweetness , faileth suddenly , And silence , against which [you]_4295-you dare not cry , Aches round [you]_4295-you like a strong disease and new , — What hope ? what help ? what music will undo That silence to [your]_4295-you sense ? ” [MRS . BROWNING]_{162-mrs . browning} . The shock had been great . [Margaret]_123-margaret fell into a state of prostration , which did not show itself in sobs and tears , or even find the relief of words . [She]_123-margaret lay on the sofa with [her]_123-margaret eyes shut , never speaking but when spoken to , and then replying in whispers . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} was perplexed . [He]_{178-mr. bell} dared not leave [her]_123-margaret ; [he]_{178-mr. bell} dared not ask [her]_123-margaret to accompany [him]_{178-mr. bell} back to [Oxford]_27-oxford , which had been one of the plans [he]_{178-mr. bell} had formed on the journey to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [her]_123-margaret physical exhaustion was evidently too complete for [her]_123-margaret to undertake any such fatigue — putting the sight that [she]_123-margaret would have to encounter out of the question . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} sate over the fire , considering what [he]_{178-mr. bell} had better do . [Margaret]_123-margaret lay motionless , and almost breathless by [him]_{178-mr. bell} . [He]_{178-mr. bell} would not leave [her]_123-margaret , even for the dinner which [Dixon]_186-dixon had prepared for [him]_{178-mr. bell} [downstairs]_{474-downstairs} , and , with sobbing hospitality , would fain have tempted [him]_{178-mr. bell} to eat . [He]_{178-mr. bell} had a plateful of something brought up to [him]_{178-mr. bell} . In general , [he]_{178-mr. bell} was particular and dainty enough , and knew well each shade of flavour in [his]_{178-mr. bell} food , but now the devilled chicken tasted like sawdust . [He]_{178-mr. bell} minced up some of the fowl for [Margaret]_123-margaret , and peppered and salted it well ; but when [Dixon]_186-dixon , following [his]_{178-mr. bell} directions , tried to feed [her]_123-margaret , the languid shake of head , proved that in such a state as [Margaret]_123-margaret was in , food would only choke , not nourish [her]_123-margaret . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} gave a great sigh ; lifted up [his]_{178-mr. bell} stout old limbs ( stiff with travelling ) from their easy position , and followed [Dixon]_186-dixon out of [the room]_{567-the room} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n’t leave [her]_4296-she . [I]_0-i must write to [them]_4297-them at [Oxford]_27-oxford , to see that the preparations are made : [they]_4297-them can be getting on with these till [I]_0-i arrive . Ca n’t [Mrs. Lennox]_{387-mrs. lennox} come to [her]_4296-she ? [I]_0-i ’ll write and tell [her]_4296-she [she]_4296-she must . [The girl]_{5516-the girl} must have [some woman - friend]_{4299-some woman - friend} about [her]_4296-she , if only to talk [her]_{5516-the girl} into a good fit of crying . ” [Dixon]_186-dixon was crying — enough for two ; but , after wiping [her]_186-dixon eyes and steadying [her]_186-dixon voice , [she]_186-dixon managed to tell [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , that [Mrs. Lennox]_{387-mrs. lennox} was too near [her]_4296-she confinement to be able to undertake any journey at present . “_{[5516-the girl]} Well ! [I]_0-i suppose [we]_4300-we must have [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ; [she]_4296-she ’s come back to [England]_9-england , is n’t [she]_4296-she ? ” “_[4296-she] Yes , [sir]_5140-sir , [she]_4296-she ’s come back ; but [I]_0-i do n’t think [she]_4296-she will like to leave [Mrs. Lennox]_{387-mrs. lennox} at such an interesting time , ” said [Dixon]_186-dixon , who did not much approve of [a stranger entering [the household]_{721-the household}]_{7932-a stranger entering the household} , to share with [her]_4296-she in [her]_4296-she ruling care of [Margaret]_123-margaret . “_{[387-mrs. lennox]} Interesting time be——. ” [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} restricted [himself]_{178-mr. bell} by coughing over the end of [his]_{178-mr. bell} sentence . “_[4296-she] [She]_4296-she could be content to be at [Venice]_108-venice or [Naples]_7-naples , or some of [those Popish places]_{4302-those popish places} , at the last ‘ interesting time , ’ which took place in [Corfu]_2-corfu , [I]_0-i think . And what does [that little prosperous woman]_{4303-that little prosperous woman} ’s ‘ interesting time ’ signify , in comparison with [that poor creature there,—that helpless , homeless , friendless , [Margaret]_123-margaret]_{4304-that poor creature there,—that helpless , homeless , friendless , margaret} — lying as still on that sofa as if it were an altar - tomb , and [she]_4296-she the stone statue on it . [I]_0-i tell [you]_4305-you , [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} shall come . See that [a room]_{4306-a room} , or whatever [she]_4296-she wants , is got ready for [her]_4296-she by to - morrow night . [I]_0-i ’ll take care [she]_4296-she comes . ” [Accordingly Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} wrote a letter , which [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} declared , with many tears , to be so like one of [the dear general]_{7934-the dear general} ’s when [he]_{7934-the dear general} was going to have a fit of the gout , that [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} should always value and preserve it . If [he]_{7934-the dear general} had given [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} the option , by requesting or urging [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} , as if a refusal were possible , [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} might not have come — true and sincere as was [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} sympathy with [Margaret]_123-margaret . It needed the sharp uncourteous command to make [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} conquer [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} vis inertiæ and allow [herself]_{126-mrs. shaw} to be packed by [[her]_{126-mrs. shaw} maid]_{7935-her maid} , after [the latter]_{947-the latter} had completed the boxes . [Edith]_131-edith , all cap , shawl , and tears , came out to the top of the stairs , as [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} was taking [[her]_131-edith mother]_{469-her mother} down to [the carriage]_{1226-the carriage} : “_[0-i] Do n’t forget , [mamma]_5139-mamma ; [Margaret]_123-margaret must come and live with [us]_4308-us . [Sholto]_388-sholto will go to [Oxford]_27-oxford on Wednesday , and [you]_5139-mamma must send word by [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} to [him]_388-sholto when [we]_4308-us ’re to expect [you]_5139-mamma . And if [you]_5139-mamma want [Sholto]_388-sholto , [he]_388-sholto can go on from [Oxford]_27-oxford to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . Do n’t forget , [mamma]_5139-mamma ; [you]_5139-mamma are to bring back [Margaret]_123-margaret . ” [Edith]_131-edith re - entered [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} . [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} was there , cutting open the pages of a new Review . Without lifting [his]_0-i head , [he]_0-i said , “_[5139-mamma] If [you]_5139-mamma do n’t like [Sholto]_388-sholto to be so long absent from [you]_5139-mamma , [Edith]_131-edith , [I]_0-i hope [you]_5139-mamma will let [me]_0-i go down to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , and give what assistance [I]_0-i can . ” “_[5139-mamma] Oh , thank [you]_0-i , ” said [Edith]_131-edith , “_[5139-mamma] [I]_0-i dare say [old Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} will do everything [he]_{178-mr. bell} can , and more help may not be needed . [Only one]_{4310-only one} does not look for much savoir - faire from [a resident Fellow]_{4311-a resident fellow} . Dear , darling [Margaret]_123-margaret ; wo n’t it be nice to have [her]_123-margaret [here]_5144-here , again ? [You]_4313-you were [both great allies]_{4314-both great allies} , years ago . ” “_[4315-we] Were [we]_4315-we ? ” asked [he]_0-i indifferently , with an appearance of being interested in a passage in the Review . “_[4315-we] Well , perhaps not — [I]_0-i forget . [I]_0-i was so full of [Sholto]_388-sholto . But does n’t it fall out well , that if [[my]_0-i uncle]_{5178-my uncle} was to die , it should be just now , when [we]_4315-we are come [home]_510-home , and settled in [the old house]_{4318-the old house} , and quite ready to receive [Margaret]_123-margaret ? Poor thing ! what a change it will be to [her]_123-margaret from [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ! [I]_0-i ’ll have new chintz for [[her]_123-margaret bed - room]_{4319-her bed - room} , and make it look new and bright , and cheer [her]_123-margaret up a little . ” In the same spirit of kindness , [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} journeyed to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , occasionally dreading the first meeting , and wondering how it would be got over ; but more frequently planning how soon [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} could get [Margaret]_123-margaret away from “_[0-i] [that horrid place]_{4320-that horrid place} , ” and back in [the pleasant comforts of [Harley Street]_{1-harley street}]_{7940-the pleasant comforts of harley street} . “_[0-i] Oh dear ! ” [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} said to [[her]_{126-mrs. shaw} maid]_{7935-her maid} ; “_[0-i] look at those chimneys ! [[My]_0-i poor sister]_{4321-my poor sister} [Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ! [I]_0-i do n’t think [I]_0-i could have rested at [Naples]_7-naples , if [I]_0-i had known what it was ! [I]_0-i must have come and fetched [her]_{4321-my poor sister} and [Margaret]_123-margaret away . ” And to [herself]_{126-mrs. shaw} [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} acknowledged , that [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} had always thought [[her]_{126-mrs. shaw} brother - in - law]_{7942-her brother - in - law} rather [a weak man]_{7943-a weak man} , but never so weak as now , when [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} saw for what a place [he]_{7942-her brother - in - law} had exchanged [the lovely Helstone home]_{7944-the lovely helstone home} . [Margaret]_123-margaret had remained in the same state ; white , motionless , speechless , tearless . [They]_7945-they had told [her]_123-margaret that [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} [Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} was coming ; but [she]_123-margaret had not expressed either surprise or pleasure , or dislike to the idea . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , whose appetite had returned , and who appreciated [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s endeavours to gratify it , in vain urged upon [her]_123-margaret to taste some sweetbreads stewed with oysters ; [she]_123-margaret shook [her]_123-margaret head with the same quiet obstinacy as on the previous day ; and [he]_{178-mr. bell} was obliged to console [himself]_{178-mr. bell} for [her]_123-margaret rejection , by eating them all [himself]_{178-mr. bell} . But [Margaret]_123-margaret was the first to hear the stopping of [the cab]_{5491-the cab} that brought [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} from [the railway station]_{5432-the railway station} . [Her]_123-margaret eyelids quivered , [her]_123-margaret lips coloured and trembled . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} went down to meet [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ; and when [they]_7950-they came up , [Margaret]_123-margaret was standing , trying to steady [her]_123-margaret dizzy self ; and when [she]_123-margaret saw [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} , [she]_123-margaret went forward to the arms open to receive [her]_123-margaret , and first found the passionate relief of tears on [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} ’s shoulder . All thoughts of quiet habitual love , of tenderness for years , of relationship to [the dead]_{3168-the dead} , all that inexplicable likeness in look , tone , and gesture , that seem to belong to [one family]_{7954-one family} , and which reminded [Margaret]_123-margaret so forcibly at this moment of [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} , came in to melt and soften [her]_123-margaret numbed heart into the overflow of warm tears . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} stole out of [the room]_{567-the room} , and went down into [the study]_{5186-the study} , where [he]_{178-mr. bell} ordered a fire , and tried to divert [his]_{178-mr. bell} thoughts by taking down and examining the different books . Each volume brought a remembrance or a suggestion of [[his]_{178-mr. bell} dead friend]_{7958-his dead friend} . It might be a change of employment from [his]_{178-mr. bell} two days ’ work of watching [Margaret]_123-margaret , but it was no change of thought . [He]_{178-mr. bell} was glad to catch the sound of [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s voice , making enquiry at the door . [Dixon]_186-dixon was rather cavalierly dismissing [him]_{178-mr. bell} ; for with the appearance of [[Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ’s maid]_{7959-mrs. shaw ’s maid} , came visions of former grandeur , of the Beresford blood , of [the “_[0-i] station ”]_{7960-the “ station ”} ( so [she]_186-dixon was pleased to term it ) from which [[her]_186-dixon young lady]_{708-her young lady} had been ousted , and to which [she]_186-dixon was now , please [God]_174-god , to be restored . These visions , which [she]_186-dixon had been dwelling on with complacency in [her]_186-dixon conversation with [[Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ’s maid]_{7959-mrs. shaw ’s maid} ( skilfully eliciting meanwhile all the circumstances of state and consequence connected with [the Harley Street establishment]_{7963-the harley street establishment} , for the edification of [the listening Martha]_{7964-the listening martha} ) , made [Dixon]_186-dixon rather inclined to be supercilious in [her]_186-dixon treatment of [any inhabitant of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{7965-any inhabitant of milton} ; so , though [she]_186-dixon always stood rather in awe of [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [she]_186-dixon was as curt as [she]_186-dixon durst be in telling [him]_{179-mr. thornton} that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could see [none of [the inmates of [the house]_{460-the house}]_{7967-the inmates of the house}]_{7966-none of the inmates of the house} that night . It was rather uncomfortable to be contradicted in [her]_186-dixon statement by [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s opening the study - door , and calling out : “_{[179-mr. thornton]} [Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ! is that [you]_{179-mr. thornton} ? Come in for a minute or two ; [I]_0-i want to speak to [you]_{179-mr. thornton} . ” So [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} went into [the study]_{5186-the study} , and [Dixon]_186-dixon had to retreat into [the kitchen]_{1011-the kitchen} , and reinstate [herself]_186-dixon in [her]_186-dixon own esteem by a prodigious story of [Sir John Beresford]_157-john ’s coach and six , when [he]_157-john was [high sheriff]_{7971-high sheriff} . “_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n’t know what [I]_0-i wanted to say to [you]_{179-mr. thornton} after all . Only it ’s dull enough to sit in [a room where everything speaks to [you]_{179-mr. thornton} of [a dead friend]_{4323-a dead friend}]_{4322-a room where everything speaks to you of a dead friend} . Yet [Margaret]_123-margaret and [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} must have [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} to [themselves]_{4326-themselves} ! ” “_{[123-margaret]} Is Mrs.—is [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} come ? ” asked [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_{[446-her aunt]} Come ? Yes ! [maid]_4328-maid and all . [One]_5094-one would have thought [she]_{446-her aunt} might have come by [herself]_{446-her aunt} at such a time ! And now [I]_0-i shall have to turn out and find [my]_0-i way to [the Clarendon]_{109-the clarendon} . ” “_{[179-mr. thornton]} [You]_{179-mr. thornton} must not go to [the Clarendon]_{109-the clarendon} . [We]_4330-we have [five or six empty bed - rooms at [home]_510-home]_{4331-five or six empty bed - rooms at home} . ” “_[4330-we] Well aired ? ” “_[4330-we] [I]_0-i think [you]_0-i may trust [[my]_0-i mother]_{5749-my mother} for that . ” “_[4330-we] Then [I]_0-i ’ll only run [upstairs]_521-upstairs and wish [that wan girl]_{4335-that wan girl} good - night , and make [my]_0-i bow to [[her]_{4335-that wan girl} aunt]_{446-her aunt} , and go off with [you]_0-i straight . ” [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} was some time [upstairs]_521-upstairs . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} began to think it long , for [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was full of business , and had hardly been able to spare the time for running up to [Crampton]_41-crampton , and enquiring how [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} was . When [they]_7973-they had set out upon [their]_7973-they walk , [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} said : “_[0-i] [I]_0-i was kept by [those women in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room}]_{4337-those women in the drawing - room} . [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} is anxious to get [home]_510-home — on account of [[her]_{126-mrs. shaw} daughter]_{480-her daughter} , [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} says — and wants [Margaret]_123-margaret to go off with [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} at once . Now [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} is no more fit for travelling than [I]_0-i am for flying . Besides , [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} says , and very justly , that [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} has [friends]_461-friends [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} must see — that [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} must wish good - bye to [several people]_{4342-several people} ; and then [[her]_{126-mrs. shaw} aunt]_{446-her aunt} worried [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} about old claims , and was [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} forgetful of [old friends]_{4344-old friends} ? And [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} said , with a great burst of crying , [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} should be glad enough to go from a place where [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} had suffered so much . Now [I]_0-i must return to [Oxford]_27-oxford to - morrow , and [I]_0-i do n’t know on which side of the scale to throw in [my]_0-i voice . ” [He]_0-i paused , as if asking a question ; but [he]_0-i received no answer from [[his]_0-i companion]_{6853-his companion} , the echo of whose thoughts kept repeating — “_[0-i] Where [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} had suffered so much . ” Alas ! and that was the way in which this eighteen months in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} — to [him]_0-i so unspeakably precious , down to its very bitterness , which was worth all the rest of life ’s sweetness — would be remembered . Neither loss of [father]_5264-father , nor loss of [mother]_445-mother , dear as [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} was to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , could have poisoned the remembrance of the weeks , the days , the hours , when a walk of two miles , every step of which was pleasant , as it brought [him]_0-i nearer and nearer to [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} , took [him]_0-i to [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} sweet presence — every step of which was rich , as each recurring moment that bore [him]_0-i away from [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} made [him]_0-i recall some fresh grace in [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} demeanour , or pleasant pungency in [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} character . Yes ! whatever had happened to [him]_0-i , external to [his]_0-i relation to [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} , [he]_0-i could never have spoken of that time , when [he]_0-i could have seen [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} every day — when [he]_0-i had [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} within [his]_0-i grasp , as it were — as a time of suffering . It had been a royal time of luxury to [him]_0-i , with all its stings and contumelies , compared to the poverty that crept round and clipped the anticipation of the future down to sordid fact , and life without an atmosphere of either hope or fear . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} and [Fanny]_218-fanny were in [the dining - room]_{458-the dining - room} ; the latter in a flutter of small exultation , as [the maid]_{7978-the maid} held up one glossy material after another , to try the effect of the wedding - dresses by candle - light . [[Her]_218-fanny mother]_{469-her mother} really tried to sympathise with [her]_218-fanny , but could not . Neither taste nor dress were in [her]_218-fanny line of subjects , and [she]_{469-her mother} heartily wished that [Fanny]_218-fanny had accepted [[her]_218-fanny brother]_{1589-her brother} ’s offer of having the wedding clothes provided by [some first - rate London dressmaker]_{7981-some first - rate london dressmaker} , without the endless troublesome discussions , and unsettled waverings , that arose out of [Fanny]_218-fanny ’s desire to choose and superintend everything [herself]_218-fanny . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was only too glad to mark [his]_{179-mr. thornton} grateful approbation of [any sensible man]_{7982-any sensible man} , who could be captivated by [Fanny]_218-fanny ’s second - rate airs and graces , by giving [her]_218-fanny ample means for providing [herself]_218-fanny with the finery , which certainly rivalled , if it did not exceed , [the lover]_{7983-the lover} in [her]_218-fanny estimation . When [[her]_218-fanny brother]_{1589-her brother} and [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} came in , [Fanny]_218-fanny blushed and simpered , and fluttered over the signs of [her]_218-fanny employment , in a way which could not have failed to draw attention from any one else but [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . If [he]_{178-mr. bell} thought about [her]_218-fanny and [her]_218-fanny silks and satins at all , it was to compare [her]_218-fanny and them with the pale sorrow [he]_{178-mr. bell} had left behind [him]_{178-mr. bell} , sitting motionless , with bent head and folded hands , in [a room where the stillness was so great that [you]_7986-you might almost fancy the rush in [your]_7986-you straining ears]_{7985-a room where the stillness was so great that you might almost fancy the rush in your straining ears} was occasioned by the spirits of the dead , yet hovering round [[their]_7987-their beloved]_{7988-their beloved} . For when [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} had first gone [upstairs]_521-upstairs , [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} lay asleep on the sofa ; and no sound broke the silence . [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} gave [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} formal , hospitable welcome . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} was never so gracious as when receiving [[[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} ’s friends]_{7991-her son ’s friends} in [[[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} ’s house]_{7993-her son ’s house} ; and the more unexpected [they]_{7991-her son ’s friends} were , the more honour to [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} admirable housekeeping preparations for comfort . “_[0-i] How is [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ? ” [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} asked . “_{[187-miss hale]} About as broken down by this last stroke as [she]_{187-miss hale} can be . ” “_{[187-miss hale]} [I]_0-i am sure it is very well for [her]_{187-miss hale} that [she]_{187-miss hale} has such a friend as [you]_0-i . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i were [[her]_{187-miss hale} only friend]_{4345-her only friend} , [madam]_1676-madam . [I]_0-i daresay it sounds very brutal ; but here have [I]_0-i been displaced , and turned out of [my]_0-i post of comforter and [adviser]_1782-adviser by [a fine lady aunt]_{4348-a fine lady aunt} ; and there are [cousins]_6995-cousins and what not claiming [her]_{187-miss hale} in [London]_6-london , as if [she]_{187-miss hale} were a lap - dog belonging to [them]_6995-cousins . And [she]_{187-miss hale} is too weak and miserable to have a will of [her]_{187-miss hale} own . ” “_{[187-miss hale]} [She]_{187-miss hale} must indeed be weak , ” said [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , with an implied meaning which [[her]_{216-mrs. thornton} son]_{1400-her son} understood well . “_{[187-miss hale]} But where , ” continued [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , “_{[187-miss hale]} have these relations been all this time that [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} has appeared almost friendless , and has certainly had a good deal of anxiety to bear ? ” But [she]_{216-mrs. thornton} did not feel interest enough in the answer to [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} question to wait for it . [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} left [the room]_{567-the room} to make [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} household arrangements . “_{[6995-cousins]} [They]_6995-cousins have been living abroad . [They]_6995-cousins have some kind of claim upon [her]_{187-miss hale} . [I]_0-i will do [them]_6995-cousins that justice . [The aunt]_{4350-the aunt} brought [her]_{187-miss hale} up , and [she]_{187-miss hale} and [the cousin]_{4351-the cousin} have been like [sisters]_4352-sisters . The thing vexing [me]_0-i , [you]_4353-you see , is that [I]_0-i wanted to take [her]_{187-miss hale} for [a child of [my]_0-i own]_{4354-a child of my own} ; and [I]_0-i am jealous of [these people]_{1294-these people} , who do n’t seem to value the privilege of [their]_{1294-these people} right . Now it would be different if [Frederick]_{159-frederick} claimed [her]_{187-miss hale} . ” “_{[159-frederick]} [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ! ” exclaimed [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_{[159-frederick]} Who is [he]_{159-frederick} ? What right — — ? ” [He]_{179-mr. thornton} stopped short in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} vehement question . “_{[159-frederick]} [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , ” said [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} in surprise . “_{[159-frederick]} Why , do n’t [you]_4353-you know ? [He]_{159-frederick} ’s [[her]_{187-miss hale} brother]_{1589-her brother} . Have [you]_4353-you not heard — — ” “_[4353-you] [I]_0-i never heard [his]_{159-frederick} name before . Where is [he]_{159-frederick} ? Who is [he]_{159-frederick} ? ” “_{[159-frederick]} Surely [I]_0-i told [you]_4353-you about [him]_{159-frederick} , when [the family]_{1418-the family} first came to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} — [the son who was concerned in that mutiny]_{4358-the son who was concerned in that mutiny} . ” “_{[159-frederick]} [I]_0-i never heard of [him]_{159-frederick} till this moment . Where does [he]_{159-frederick} live ? ” “_{[159-frederick]} In [Spain]_65-spain . [He]_{159-frederick} ’s liable to be arrested the moment [he]_{159-frederick} sets foot on [English ground]_{4359-english ground} . [Poor fellow]_{5622-poor fellow} ! [he]_{159-frederick} will grieve at not being able to attend [[his]_{159-frederick} father]_{5779-his father} ’s funeral . [We]_4362-we must be content with [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} ; for [I]_0-i do n’t know of any other relation . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope [I]_0-i may be allowed to go ? ” “_[0-i] Certainly ; thankfully . [You]_0-i ’re [a good fellow]_{4363-a good fellow} , after all , [Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} . [Hale]_{187-miss hale} liked [you]_0-i . [He]_{125-captain lennox} spoke to [me]_0-i , only the other day , at [Oxford]_27-oxford . [He]_{125-captain lennox} regretted [he]_{125-captain lennox} had seen so little of [you]_0-i lately . [I]_0-i am obliged to [you]_0-i for wishing to show [him]_{125-captain lennox} respect . ” “_[0-i] But about [Frederick]_{159-frederick} . Does [he]_{159-frederick} never come to [England]_9-england ? ” “_{[159-frederick]} Never . ” “_{[159-frederick]} [He]_{159-frederick} was not over [here]_5144-here about the time of [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s death ? ” “_{[159-frederick]} No . Why , [I]_0-i was [here]_5144-here then . [I]_0-i had n’t seen [Hale]_{187-miss hale} for years and years : and , if [you]_0-i remember , [I]_0-i came — No , it was some time after that that [I]_0-i came . But [poor Frederick Hale]_{245-frederick} was not [here]_5144-here then . What made [you]_0-i think [he]_{159-frederick} was ? ” “_{[159-frederick]} [I]_0-i saw [a young man]_{5208-a young man} walking with [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} one day , ” replied [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , “_{[5208-a young man]} and [I]_0-i think it was about that time . ” “_[0-i] Oh , that would be [this young [Lennox]_{125-captain lennox}]_{4368-this young lennox} , [[the Captain]_{1596-the captain} ’s brother]_{4370-the captain ’s brother} . [He]_{125-captain lennox} ’s [a lawyer]_{7104-a lawyer} , and [they]_4372-they were in pretty constant correspondence with [him]_{125-captain lennox} ; and [I]_0-i remember [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} told [me]_0-i [he]_{134-mr. hale} thought [he]_{134-mr. hale} would come down . Do [you]_0-i know , ” said [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , wheeling round , and shutting one eye , the better to bring the forces of the other to bear with keen scrutiny on [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s face , “_[0-i] that [I]_0-i once fancied [you]_0-i had a little tenderness for [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ” No answer . No change of countenance . “_[0-i] And so did [poor Hale]_{187-miss hale} . Not at first , and not till [I]_0-i had put it into [his]_{134-mr. hale} head . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i admired [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . [Every one]_{438-every one} must do so . [She]_{187-miss hale} is [a beautiful creature]_{4374-a beautiful creature} , ” said [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , driven to bay by [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s pertinacious questioning . “_{[187-miss hale]} Is that all ! [You]_0-i can speak of [her]_{187-miss hale} in that measured way , as simply a ‘ beautiful creature’—only something to catch the eye . [I]_0-i did hope [you]_0-i had had nobleness enough in [you]_0-i to make [you]_0-i pay [her]_{187-miss hale} the homage of the heart . Though [I]_0-i believe — in fact [I]_0-i know , [she]_{187-miss hale} would have rejected [you]_0-i , still to have loved [her]_{187-miss hale} without return would have lifted [you]_0-i higher than all those , be [they]_4375-they who [they]_4375-they may , that have ever known [her]_{187-miss hale} to love . ‘ [Beautiful creature]_{4376-beautiful creature} ’ indeed ! Do [you]_0-i speak of [her]_{187-miss hale} as [you]_0-i would of a horse or a dog ? ” [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s eyes glowed like red embers . “_{[178-mr. bell]} [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , ” said [he]_0-i , “_{[178-mr. bell]} before [you]_{178-mr. bell} speak so , [you]_{178-mr. bell} should remember that [all men]_{2070-all men} are not as free to express what [they]_{2070-all men} feel as [you]_{178-mr. bell} are . Let [us]_4378-us talk of something else . ” For though [his]_{179-mr. thornton} heart leaped up , as at a trumpet - call , to every word that [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} had said , and though [he]_{179-mr. thornton} knew that what [he]_{178-mr. bell} had said would henceforward bind the thought of [the old Oxford Fellow]_{7996-the old oxford fellow} closely up with the most precious things of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} heart , yet [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would not be forced into any expression of what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} felt towards [Margaret]_123-margaret . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was no mocking - bird of praise to try , because another extolled what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} reverenced and passionately loved , to outdo [him]_{179-mr. thornton} in laudation . So [he]_{179-mr. thornton} turned to some of the dry matters of business that lay between [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} and [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , as [landlord]_{7997-landlord} and [tenant]_7998-tenant . “_[4378-us] What is that heap of brick and mortar [we]_4378-us came against in [the yard]_{6125-the yard} ? Any repairs wanted ? ” “_[4380-you] No , none , thank [you]_4380-you . ” “_[4380-you] Are [you]_4380-you building on [your]_4380-you own account ? If [you]_4380-you are , [I]_0-i ’m very much obliged to [you]_4380-you . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’m building [a dining - room]_{1415-a dining - room} — for [the men]_{5458-the men} [I]_0-i mean — the hands . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i thought [you]_4380-you were hard to please , if [this room]_{2633-this room} was n’t good enough to satisfy [you]_4380-you , [a bachelor]_{4148-a bachelor} . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i ’ve got acquainted with [a strange kind of chap]_{4385-a strange kind of chap} , and [I]_0-i put [one or two children in whom [he]_{4385-a strange kind of chap} is interested to school]_{4386-one or two children in whom he is interested to school} . So , as [I]_0-i happened to be passing near [[his]_{4385-a strange kind of chap} house]_{7384-his house} one day , [I]_0-i just went there about some trifling payment to be made ; and [I]_0-i saw such a miserable black frizzle of a dinner — a greasy cinder of meat , as first set [me]_0-i a - thinking . But it was not till provisions grew so high this winter that [I]_0-i bethought [me]_0-i how , by buying things wholesale , and cooking a good quantity of provisions together , much money might be saved , and much comfort gained . So [I]_0-i spoke to [[my]_0-i friend]_{7622-my friend} — or [[my]_0-i enemy]_{4389-my enemy} — [the man [I]_0-i told [you]_4391-you of]_{4390-the man i told you of} — and [he]_{4390-the man i told you of} found fault with every detail of [my]_0-i plan ; and in consequence [I]_0-i laid it aside , both as impracticable , and also because if [I]_0-i forced it into operation [I]_0-i should be interfering with the independence of [[my]_0-i men]_{4392-my men} ; when , suddenly , [this Higgins]_{4393-this higgins} came to [me]_0-i and graciously signified [his]_{4393-this higgins} approval of a scheme so nearly the same as [mine]_0-i , that [I]_0-i might fairly have claimed it ; and , moreover , the approval of [several of [[his]_{4393-this higgins} fellow - workmen]_{4395-his fellow - workmen} , to whom [he]_{4393-this higgins} had spoken]_{4394-several of his fellow - workmen , to whom he had spoken} . [I]_0-i was a little ‘ riled , ’ [I]_0-i confess , by [his]_{4393-this higgins} manner , and thought of throwing the whole thing overboard to sink or swim . But it seemed childish to relinquish a plan which [I]_0-i had once thought wise and well - laid , just because [I]_0-i [myself]_0-i did not receive all the honour and consequence due to [the originator]_{4396-the originator} . So [I]_0-i coolly took the part assigned to [me]_0-i , which is something like that of [a steward to [a club]_{4398-a club}]_{4397-a steward to a club} . [I]_0-i buy in the provisions wholesale , and provide [a fitting matron]_{4399-a fitting matron} or cook . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope [you]_0-i give satisfaction in [your]_0-i new capacity . Are [you]_0-i a good judge of potatoes and onions ? But [I]_0-i suppose [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} assists [you]_0-i in [your]_0-i marketing . ” “_{[216-mrs. thornton]} Not a bit , ” replied [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “_{[216-mrs. thornton]} [She]_{216-mrs. thornton} disapproves of the whole plan , and now [we]_4400-we never mention it to [each other]_{751-each other} . But [I]_0-i manage pretty well , getting in great stocks from [Liverpool]_95-liverpool , and being served in [butcher]_7549-butcher ’s meat by [[our]_4400-we own family butcher]_{4403-our own family butcher} . [I]_0-i can assure [you]_0-i , the hot dinners [the matron]_{4404-the matron} turns out are not to be despised . ” “_[0-i] Do [you]_0-i taste each dish as it goes in , in virtue of [[your]_0-i office]_{4405-your office} ? [I]_0-i hope [you]_0-i have a white wand . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i was very scrupulous , at first , in confining [myself]_0-i to the mere purchasing part , and even in that [I]_0-i rather obeyed [the men]_{5458-the men} ’s orders , conveyed through [the housekeeper]_{4407-the housekeeper} , than went by [my]_0-i own judgment . At one time , the beef was too large , at another the mutton was not fat enough . [I]_0-i think [they]_{5458-the men} saw how careful [I]_0-i was to leave [them]_{5458-the men} free , and not to intrude [my]_0-i own ideas upon [them]_{5458-the men} ; so , one day , [two or three of [the men]_{5458-the men}]_{4408-two or three of the men} — [[my]_0-i friend Higgins among [them]_{5458-the men}]_{4410-my friend higgins among them} — asked [me]_0-i if [I]_0-i would not come in and take a snack . It was a very busy day , but [I]_0-i saw that [the men]_{5458-the men} would be hurt if , after making the advance , [I]_0-i did n’t meet [them]_{5458-the men} half - way , so [I]_0-i went in , and [I]_0-i never made a better dinner in [my]_0-i life . [I]_0-i told [them]_{5458-the men} ( [my]_0-i next neighbours [I]_0-i mean , for [I]_0-i ’m [no speech - maker]_{4412-no speech - maker} ) how much [I]_0-i enjoyed it ; and for some time , whenever that especial dinner recurred in [their]_{5458-the men} dietary , [I]_0-i was sure to be met by [these men]_{6528-these men} , with [a ‘ Master]_{4414-a ‘ master} , there ’s hot - pot for dinner to - day , win [yo]_4415-yo ’ come in ? ’ If [they]_{6528-these men} had not asked [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i would no more have intruded on [them]_{6528-these men} than [I]_0-i ’d have gone to the mess at [the barracks]_{4416-the barracks} without invitation . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i should think [you]_0-i were rather a restraint on [[your]_0-i hosts]_{4417-your hosts} ’ conversation . [They]_{6528-these men} ca n’t abuse [the masters]_{1687-the masters} while [you]_0-i ’re [there]_457-there . [I]_0-i expect [they]_{6528-these men} take it out on non - hot - pot days . ” “_{[6528-these men]} Well ! hitherto [we]_4420-we ’ve steered clear of all vexed questions . But if any of the old disputes came up again , [I]_0-i would certainly speak out [my]_0-i mind next hot - pot day . But [you]_0-i are hardly acquainted with [[our]_4420-we Darkshire fellows]_{4421-our darkshire fellows} , for all [you]_0-i ’re [a Darkshire man]_{4422-a darkshire man} [yourself]_0-i . [They]_{4421-our darkshire fellows} have such a sense of humour , and such a racy mode of expression ! [I]_0-i am getting really to know some of [them]_{4421-our darkshire fellows} now , and [they]_{4421-our darkshire fellows} talk pretty freely before [me]_0-i . ” “_{[4421-our darkshire fellows]} Nothing like the act of eating for [equalising men]_{4423-equalising men} . [Dying]_389-dying is nothing to it . [The philosopher]_{4424-the philosopher} dies sententiously — [the pharisee]_{4425-the pharisee} ostentatiously — [the simple - hearted humbly]_{4426-the simple - hearted humbly} — [the poor idiot]_{4427-the poor idiot} blindly , as the sparrow falls to the ground ; [the philosopher]_{4424-the philosopher} and [idiot]_4429-idiot , [publican]_{4430-publican} and [pharisee]_{4431-pharisee} , all eat after the same fashion — given an equally good digestion . There ’s theory for theory for [you]_0-i ! ” “_[0-i] Indeed [I]_0-i have no theory ; [I]_0-i hate theories . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i beg [your]_0-i pardon . To show [my]_0-i penitence , will [you]_0-i accept a ten pound note towards [your]_0-i marketing , and give [the poor fellows]_{4432-the poor fellows} a feast ? ” “_[0-i] Thank [you]_0-i ; but [I]_0-i ’d rather not . [They]_{4432-the poor fellows} pay [me]_0-i rent for the oven and cooking - places at the back of [the mill]_{1250-the mill} : and will have to pay more for [the new dining - room]_{4434-the new dining - room} . [I]_0-i do n’t want it to fall into a charity . [I]_0-i do n’t want donations . Once let in the principle , and [I]_0-i should have [people]_617-people going and talking , and spoiling the simplicity of the whole thing . ” “_[617-people] [People]_617-people will talk about any new plan . [You]_0-i ca n’t help that . ” “_[0-i] [[My]_0-i enemies]_{4437-my enemies} , if [I]_0-i have any , may make a philanthropic fuss about this dinner - scheme ; but [you]_0-i are [a friend]_{5224-a friend} , and [I]_0-i expect that [you]_0-i will now pay [my]_0-i experiment the respect of silence . It is but a new broom at present , and sweeps clean enough . But by - an - bye [we]_4439-we shall meet with plenty of stumbling - blocks , no doubt . ” CHAPTER XLIII . [MARGARET]_123-margaret ’S FLITTIN ’ . “_{[390-margaret:—i]} The meanest thing to which [we]_4439-we bid adieu , Loses its meanness in the parting hour . ” [ELLIOTT]_301-elliott . [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} took as vehement a dislike as it was possible for one of [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} gentle nature to do , against [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . It was noisy , and smoky , and [the poor people whom [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} saw in [the streets]_{1065-the streets}]_{7999-the poor people whom she saw in the streets} were dirty , and [the rich ladies]_{8001-the rich ladies} over - dressed , and not [a man that [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} saw]_{8002-a man that she saw} , high or low , had [his]_{8002-a man that she saw} clothes made to fit [him]_{8002-a man that she saw} . [She]_{126-mrs. shaw} was sure [Margaret]_123-margaret would never regain [her]_123-margaret lost strength while [she]_123-margaret stayed in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ; and [she]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret was afraid of one of [her]_123-margaret old attacks of the nerves . [Margaret]_123-margaret must return with [her]_123-margaret , and that quickly . This , if not the exact force of [her]_123-margaret words , was at any rate the spirit of what [she]_123-margaret urged on [Margaret]_123-margaret , till [the latter , weak , weary , and broken - spirited]_{8003-the latter , weak , weary , and broken - spirited} , yielded a reluctant promise that , as soon as Wednesday was over , [she]_123-margaret would prepare to accompany [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} back to [town]_688-town , leaving [Dixon]_186-dixon in charge of all the arrangements for paying bills , disposing of furniture , and shutting up [the house]_{460-the house} . Before that Wednesday — that mournful Wednesday , when [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} was to be interred , far away from either of [the homes [he]_{134-mr. hale} had known in life]_{8007-the homes he had known in life} , and far away from [the wife who lay lonely among [strangers]_{1451-strangers}]_{8008-the wife who lay lonely among strangers} ( and this last was [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s great trouble , for [she]_123-margaret thought that if [she]_123-margaret had not given way to that overwhelming stupor during the first sad days , [she]_123-margaret could have arranged things otherwise)—before that Wednesday , [Margaret]_123-margaret received a letter from [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “_{[5418-my dear]} [[MY]_0-i DEAR]_{5418-my dear} [MARGARET:—I]_{390-margaret:—i} did mean to have returned to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} on Thursday , but unluckily it turns out to be one of the rare occasions when [we]_4441-we , [Plymouth Fellows]_{391-plymouth fellows} , are called upon to perform any kind of duty , and [I]_0-i must not be absent from [my]_0-i post . [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} and [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} are here . [The former]_{7776-the former} seems [a smart , well - meaning man]_{4443-a smart , well - meaning man} ; and has proposed to go over to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , and assist [you]_{390-margaret:—i} in any search for the will ; of course there is none , or [you]_{390-margaret:—i} would have found it by this time , if [you]_{390-margaret:—i} followed [my]_0-i directions . Then [the Captain]_{1596-the captain} declares [he]_{1596-the captain} must take [you]_{390-margaret:—i} and [[his]_{1596-the captain} mother - in - law]_{4445-his mother - in - law} [home]_510-home ; and , in [[his]_{1596-the captain} wife]_{592-his wife} ’s present state , [I]_0-i do n’t see how [you]_{390-margaret:—i} can expect [him]_{1596-the captain} to remain away longer than Friday . However , [that Dixon of yours]_{4448-that dixon of yours} is trusty ; and can hold [her]_{4448-that dixon of yours} , or [your]_{390-margaret:—i} own , till [I]_0-i come . [I]_0-i will put matters into the hands of [[my]_0-i Milton]_{4449-my milton} attorney if there is no will ; for [I]_0-i doubt [this smart Captain]_{4450-this smart captain} is [no great man of business]_{4451-no great man of business} . Nevertheless , [his]_{1596-the captain} moustachios are splendid . There will have to be a sale , so select what things [you]_{390-margaret:—i} wish to be reserved . Or [you]_{390-margaret:—i} can send a list afterwards . Now two things more , and [I]_0-i have done . [You]_{390-margaret:—i} know , or if [you]_{390-margaret:—i} do n’t , [[your]_{390-margaret:—i} poor father]_{2815-your poor father} did , that [you]_{390-margaret:—i} are to have [my]_0-i money and goods when [I]_0-i die . Not that [I]_0-i mean to die yet ; but [I]_0-i name this just to explain what is coming . [These Lennoxes]_{4453-these lennoxes} seem very fond of [you]_{390-margaret:—i} now ; and perhaps may continue to be ; perhaps not . So it is best to start with a formal agreement ; namely , that [you]_{390-margaret:—i} are to pay to [them]_{4453-these lennoxes} two hundred and fifty pounds a year , as long as [you]_{390-margaret:—i} and [they]_{4453-these lennoxes} find it pleasant to live together . ( This , of course , includes [Dixon]_186-dixon ; mind [you]_{390-margaret:—i} do n’t be cajoled into paying more for [her]_186-dixon . ) Then [you]_{390-margaret:—i} wo n’t be thrown adrift , if some day [the captain]_{1596-the captain} wishes to have [[his]_{1596-the captain} house]_{7384-his house} to [himself]_{1596-the captain} , but [you]_{390-margaret:—i} can carry [yourself]_{390-margaret:—i} and [your]_{390-margaret:—i} two hundred and fifty pounds off somewhere else ; if , indeed , [I]_0-i have not claimed [you]_{390-margaret:—i} to come and keep [house]_1082-house for [me]_0-i first . Then as to dress , and [Dixon]_186-dixon , and personal expenses , and confectionery ( [all young ladies]_{4457-all young ladies} eat confectionery till wisdom comes by age ) , [I]_0-i shall consult [some lady of [my]_0-i acquaintance]_{4458-some lady of my acquaintance} , and see how much [you]_{390-margaret:—i} will have from [[your]_{390-margaret:—i} father]_{5373-your father} before fixing this . Now , [Margaret]_123-margaret , have [you]_{390-margaret:—i} flown out before [you]_{390-margaret:—i} have read this far , and wondered what right [the old man]_{748-the old man} has to settle [your]_{390-margaret:—i} affairs for [you]_{390-margaret:—i} so cavalierly ? [I]_0-i make no doubt [you]_{390-margaret:—i} have . Yet [the old man]_{748-the old man} has a right . [He]_{748-the old man} has loved [[your]_{390-margaret:—i} father]_{5373-your father} for five and thirty years ; [he]_{748-the old man} stood beside [him]_{748-the old man} on [his]_{748-the old man} wedding - day ; [he]_{748-the old man} closed [his]_{748-the old man} eyes in death . Moreover , [he]_{748-the old man} is [[your]_{390-margaret:—i} godfather]_{4463-your godfather} ; and as [he]_{748-the old man} can not do [you]_{390-margaret:—i} much good spiritually , having a hidden consciousness of [your]_{390-margaret:—i} superiority in such things , [he]_{748-the old man} would fain do [you]_{390-margaret:—i} the poor good of endowing [you]_{390-margaret:—i} materially . And [the old man]_{748-the old man} has not a known relation on [earth]_5188-earth ; ‘ who is there to mourn for [Adam Bell]_{392-adam bell} ? ’ and [his]_{748-the old man} whole heart is set and bent upon this one thing , and [Margaret Hale]_123-margaret is not [the girl]_{5516-the girl} to say [him]_{748-the old man} nay . Write by return if only two lines , to tell [me]_0-i [your]_{390-margaret:—i} answer . But _ no thanks _ . ” [Margaret]_123-margaret took up a pen and scrawled with trembling hand , “_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret Hale]_123-margaret is not [the girl]_{5516-the girl} to say [him]_{748-the old man} nay . ” In [her]_123-margaret weak state [she]_123-margaret could not think of any other words , and yet , [she]_123-margaret was vexed to use these . But [she]_123-margaret was so much fatigued even by this slight exertion , that if [she]_123-margaret could have thought of another form of acceptance , [she]_123-margaret could not have sate up to write a syllable of it . [She]_123-margaret was obliged to lie down again and try not to think . “_{[5516-the girl]} [[My]_0-i dearest child]_{4468-my dearest child} ! Has that letter vexed or troubled [you]_{4468-my dearest child} ? ” “_{[5516-the girl]} No ! ” said [Margaret]_123-margaret feebly . “_{[5516-the girl]} [I]_0-i shall be better when to - morrow is over . ” “_[0-i] [I]_0-i feel sure , [darling]_5365-darling , [you]_5365-darling wo n’t be better till [I]_0-i get [you]_5365-darling out of this horrid air . How [you]_5365-darling can have borne it these two years [I]_0-i ca n’t imagine . ” “_[0-i] Where could [I]_0-i go to ? [I]_0-i could not leave [papa]_528-papa and [mamma]_5139-mamma . ” “_[0-i] Well , do n’t distress [yourself]_5365-darling , [[my]_0-i dear]_{5418-my dear} . [I]_0-i dare say it was all for the best , only [I]_0-i had no conception of how [you]_5365-darling were living . [[Our]_4473-our butler]_{4474-our butler} ’s wife lives in [a better house than this]_{4475-a better house than this} . ” “_[4473-our] It is sometimes very pretty — in summer ; [you]_5365-darling ca n’t judge by what it is now . [I]_0-i have been very happy here , ” and [Margaret]_123-margaret closed [her]_123-margaret eyes by way of stopping the conversation . [The house]_{460-the house} teemed with comfort now , compared to what [it]_{460-the house} had been . The evenings were chilly , and by [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ’s directions fires were lighted in [every bedroom]_{8011-every bedroom} . [She]_123-margaret petted [Margaret]_123-margaret in every possible way , and bought every delicacy , or soft luxury in which [she]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret would have burrowed and sought comfort . But [Margaret]_123-margaret was indifferent to all these things ; or , if they forced [themselves]_{8012-themselves} upon [her]_123-margaret attention , it was simply as causes for gratitude to [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} , who was putting [herself]_{446-her aunt} so much out of the way to think of [her]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret was restless , though so weak . All the day long , [she]_123-margaret kept [herself]_123-margaret from thinking of the ceremony which was going on at [Oxford]_27-oxford , by wandering from room to room , and languidly setting aside such articles as [she]_123-margaret wished to retain . [Dixon]_186-dixon followed [her]_123-margaret by [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ’s desire , ostensibly to receive instructions , but with a private injunction to soothe [her]_123-margaret into repose as soon as might be . “_[0-i] These books , [Dixon]_186-dixon , [I]_0-i will keep . All the rest will [you]_186-dixon send to [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ? They are of a kind that [he]_{178-mr. bell} will value for [themselves]_{178-mr. bell} , as well as for [papa]_528-papa ’s sake . This — — [I]_0-i should like [you]_186-dixon to take this to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , after [I]_0-i am gone . Stay ; [I]_0-i will write a note with it . ” And [she]_186-dixon sate down hastily , as if afraid of thinking , and wrote : “_[0-i] DEAR SIR,—The accompanying book [I]_0-i am sure will be valued by [you]_186-dixon for the sake of [[my]_0-i father]_{5535-my father} , to whom it belonged . “ [Yours]_186-dixon sincerely , [MARGARET HALE]_123-margaret . ”_[186-dixon] [She]_186-dixon set out again upon [her]_186-dixon travels through [the house]_{460-the house} , turning over articles , known to [her]_186-dixon from [her]_186-dixon childhood , with a sort of caressing reluctance to leave them — old - fashioned , worn and shabby , as they might be . But [she]_186-dixon hardly spoke again ; and [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s report to [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} was , that “ [she]_186-dixon doubted whether [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} heard a word of what [she]_186-dixon said , though [she]_186-dixon talked the whole time , in order to divert [her]_186-dixon intention . ”_{[126-mrs. shaw]} The consequence of [her]_186-dixon being on [her]_186-dixon feet all day was excessive bodily weariness in the evening , and a better night ’s rest than [she]_186-dixon had had since [she]_186-dixon heard of [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s death . At breakfast time the next day , [she]_186-dixon expressed [her]_186-dixon wish to go and bid [one or two friends]_{4479-one or two friends} good - bye . [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} objected : “ [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} am sure , [[my]_{126-mrs. shaw} dear]_{5418-my dear} , [you]_{5418-my dear} can have no friends here with whom [you]_{5418-my dear} are sufficiently intimate to justify [you]_{5418-my dear} in calling upon [them]_{4479-one or two friends} so soon ; before [you]_{5418-my dear} have been at [church]_5099-church . ”_{[126-mrs. shaw]} “ But to - day is [my]_{126-mrs. shaw} only day ; if [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} comes this afternoon , and if [we]_8016-we must — if [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} must really go to - morrow — — ”_{[126-mrs. shaw]} “ Oh , yes , [we]_8016-we shall go to - morrow . [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} am more and more convinced that this air is bad for [you]_{5418-my dear} , and makes [you]_{5418-my dear} look so pale and ill ; besides , [Edith]_131-edith expects [us]_8016-we ; and [she]_131-edith may be waiting for [me]_{126-mrs. shaw} ; and [you]_{5418-my dear} can not be left alone , [[my]_{126-mrs. shaw} dear]_{5418-my dear} , at [your]_{5418-my dear} age . No ; if [you]_{5418-my dear} must make these calls , [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} will go with [you]_{5418-my dear} . [Dixon]_186-dixon can get [us]_8016-we [a coach]_{8018-a coach} , [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} suppose ? ”_{[126-mrs. shaw]} So [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} went to take care of [Margaret]_123-margaret and took [[her]_123-margaret maid]_{7935-her maid} with [her]_123-margaret to take care of the shawls and air - cushions . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s face was too sad to lighten up into a smile at all this preparation for paying two visits , that [she]_123-margaret had often made by [herself]_123-margaret at all hours of the day . [She]_123-margaret was half afraid of owning that one place to which [she]_123-margaret was going was [Nicholas Higgins]_202-higgins ’ ; all [she]_123-margaret could do was to hope [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} would be indisposed to get out of [the coach]_{3523-the coach} and walk up [the court]_{1613-the court} , and at every breath of wind have [her]_123-margaret face slapped by wet clothes , hanging out to dry on ropes stretched from [house]_1082-house to [house]_1082-house . There was a little battle in [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} ’s mind between ease and a sense of matronly propriety ; but [the former]_{7776-the former} gained the day ; and with many an injunction to [Margaret]_123-margaret to be careful of [herself]_123-margaret , and not to catch any fever , such as was always lurking in such places , [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} permitted [her]_123-margaret to go where [she]_123-margaret had often been before without taking any precaution or requiring any permission . [Nicholas]_202-higgins was out ; only [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} and [one or two of [the Boucher children]_{7808-the boucher children} at [home]_510-home]_{4488-one or two of the boucher children at home} . [Margaret]_123-margaret was vexed with [herself]_123-margaret for not having timed [her]_123-margaret visit better . [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} had a very blunt intellect , although [her]_123-margaret feelings were warm and kind ; and the instant [she]_123-margaret understood what [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s purpose was in coming to see [them]_4491-them , [she]_123-margaret began to cry and sob with so little restraint that [Margaret]_123-margaret found it useless to say any of the thousand little things which had suggested themselves to [her]_123-margaret as [she]_123-margaret was coming along in [the coach]_{3523-the coach} . [She]_123-margaret could only try to comfort [her]_123-margaret a little by suggesting the vague chance of [their]_4493-they meeting again , at some possible time , in some possible place , and bid [her]_123-margaret tell [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} how much [she]_123-margaret wished , if [he]_{444-her father} could manage it , that [he]_{444-her father} should come to see [her]_123-margaret when [he]_{444-her father} had done [his]_{444-her father} work in the evening . As [she]_123-margaret was leaving [the place]_{657-the place} , [she]_123-margaret stopped and looked around ; then hesitated a little before [she]_123-margaret said : “ [I]_123-margaret should like to have some little thing to remind [me]_123-margaret of [Bessy]_264-bessy . ”_{[123-margaret]} Instantly [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} ’s generosity was keenly alive . What could [they]_4493-they give ? And on [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s singling out a little common drinking - cup , which [she]_123-margaret remembered as the one always standing by [Bessy]_264-bessy ’s side with a drink for [her]_123-margaret feverish lips , [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} said : “ Oh , take summat better ; that only cost fourpence ! ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ That will do , thank [you]_{178-mr. bell} , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret ; and [she]_123-margaret went quickly away , while the light caused by the pleasure of having something to give yet lingered on [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} ’s face . “ Now to [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ’s , ”_{[123-margaret]} thought [she]_123-margaret to [herself]_123-margaret . “ It must be done . ”_{[123-margaret]} But [she]_123-margaret looked rather rigid and pale at the thoughts of it , and had hard work to find the exact words in which to explain to [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} who [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} was , and why [she]_123-margaret should go to bid [her]_{446-her aunt} farewell . [They]_4493-they ( for [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} alighted [here]_5144-here ) were shown into [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} , in which a fire had only just been kindled . [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} huddled [herself]_{126-mrs. shaw} up in [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} shawl and shivered . “ What [an icy room]_{8019-an icy room} ! ”_{[126-mrs. shaw]} [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} said . [They]_4493-they had to wait for some time before [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} entered . There was some softening in [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} heart towards [Margaret]_123-margaret , now that [she]_123-margaret was going away out of [her]_123-margaret sight . [She]_123-margaret remembered [her]_123-margaret spirit , as shown at various times and places , even more than the patience with which [she]_123-margaret had endured long and wearing cares . [Her]_123-margaret countenance was blander than usual , as [she]_123-margaret greeted [her]_123-margaret ; there was even a shade of tenderness in [her]_123-margaret manner , as [she]_123-margaret noticed the white , tear - swollen face , and the quiver in the voice which [Margaret]_123-margaret tried to make so steady . “ Allow [me]_{126-mrs. shaw} to introduce [[my]_{126-mrs. shaw} aunt]_{8020-my aunt} , [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} . [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} am going away from [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} to - morrow ; [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} do not know if [you]_123-margaret are aware of it , but [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} wanted to see [you]_123-margaret once again , [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , to — to apologize for [my]_{126-mrs. shaw} manner the last time [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} saw [you]_123-margaret ; and to say that [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} am sure [you]_123-margaret meant kindly — however much [we]_8021-we may have misunderstood [each other]_{751-each other} . ”_{[126-mrs. shaw]} [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} looked extremely perplexed by what [Margaret]_123-margaret had said . Thanks for kindness ! and apologies for failure in good manners ! But [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} replied : “ [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} am glad [you]_123-margaret do [me]_{216-mrs. thornton} justice . [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} did no more than [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} believed to be [my]_{216-mrs. thornton} duty in remonstrating with [you]_123-margaret as [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} did . [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} have always desired to act the part of [a friend to [you]_123-margaret]_{8023-a friend to you} . [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} am glad [you]_123-margaret do [me]_{216-mrs. thornton} justice . ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} “ And , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , blushing excessively as [she]_123-margaret spoke , “ will [you]_123-margaret do [me]_123-margaret justice , and believe that though [I]_123-margaret cannot — [I]_123-margaret do not choose — to give explanations of [my]_123-margaret conduct , [I]_123-margaret have not acted in the unbecoming way [you]_123-margaret apprehended ? ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s voice was so soft , and [her]_123-margaret eyes so pleading , that [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} was for once affected by the charm of manner to which [she]_123-margaret had hitherto proved [herself]_123-margaret invulnerable . “ Yes , [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} do believe [you]_123-margaret . Let [us]_8024-us say no more about it . Where are [you]_123-margaret going to reside , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ? [I]_{216-mrs. thornton} understood from [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} that [you]_123-margaret were going to leave [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [You]_123-margaret never liked [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [you]_123-margaret know , ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} said [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , with a sort of grim smile ; “ but for all that , [you]_123-margaret must not expect [me]_{216-mrs. thornton} to congratulate [you]_123-margaret on quitting it . Where shall [you]_123-margaret live ? ”_{[216-mrs. thornton]} “ With [[my]_123-margaret aunt]_{8020-my aunt} , ”_{[123-margaret]} replied [Margaret]_123-margaret , turning towards [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} . “ [[My]_{126-mrs. shaw} niece]_{8026-my niece} will reside with [me]_{126-mrs. shaw} in [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} . [She]_{8026-my niece} is almost like [a daughter]_{1166-a daughter} to [me]_{126-mrs. shaw} , ”_{[126-mrs. shaw]} said [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} , looking fondly at [Margaret]_123-margaret ; “ and [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} am glad to acknowledge [my]_{126-mrs. shaw} own obligation for any kindness that has been shown to [her]_{8026-my niece} . If [you]_123-margaret and [[your]_123-margaret husband]_{8028-your husband} ever come to [the town]_{1126-the town} , [[my]_{126-mrs. shaw} son]_{5653-my son} and daughter , [Captain]_8031-captain and [Mrs. Lennox]_{387-mrs. lennox} , will , [I]_{126-mrs. shaw} am sure , join with [me]_{126-mrs. shaw} in wishing to do anything in [our]_8032-our power to show [you]_123-margaret attention . ”_{[126-mrs. shaw]} [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} thought in [her]_{216-mrs. thornton} own mind , that [Margaret]_123-margaret had not taken much care to enlighten [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} as to the relationship between [the Mr.]_{4500-the mr.} and [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} , towards whom [the fine - lady aunt]_{4501-the fine - lady aunt} was extending [her]_{4501-the fine - lady aunt} soft patronage ; so [she]_123-margaret answered shortly , “ [[My]_123-margaret husband]_{3202-my husband} is dead . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} is [[my]_123-margaret son]_{5653-my son} . [I]_123-margaret never go to [London]_6-london ; so [I]_123-margaret am not likely to be able to avail [myself]_123-margaret of [your]_{179-mr. thornton} polite offers . ”_{[123-margaret]} At this instant [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} entered [the room]_{567-the room} ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had only just returned from [Oxford]_27-oxford . [His]_{179-mr. thornton} mourning suit spoke of the reason that had called [him]_{179-mr. thornton} [there]_457-there . “ [John]_157-john , ”_{[5657-his mother]} said [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mother]_{5657-his mother} , “ [this lady]_{8035-this lady} is [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} , [[Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ’s aunt]_{8036-miss hale ’s aunt} . [I]_{5657-his mother} am sorry to say , that [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ’s call is to wish [us]_8037-us good - bye . ”_{[5657-his mother]} “ [You]_123-margaret are going then ! ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} said [he]_{179-mr. thornton} in a low voice . “ Yes , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ [We]_8037-us leave to - morrow . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [[My]_{126-mrs. shaw} son - in - law]_{8038-my son - in - law} comes this evening to escort [us]_8037-us , ”_{[126-mrs. shaw]} said [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} turned away . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had not sat down , and now [he]_{179-mr. thornton} seemed to be examining something on the table , almost as if [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had discovered an unopened letter , which had made [him]_{179-mr. thornton} forget the present company . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} did not even seem to be aware when [they]_4505-they got up to take leave . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} started forwards , however , to hand [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} down to [the carriage]_{1226-the carriage} . As it drove up , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} and [Margaret]_123-margaret stood close together on the door - step , and it was impossible but that the recollection of the day of the riot should force itself into both [their]_4505-they minds . Into [his]_{179-mr. thornton} it came associated with the speeches of the following day ; [her]_123-margaret passionate declaration that there was not [a man in all that violent and [a desperate crowd]_{4508-a desperate crowd} , for whom [she]_123-margaret did not care as much as for [him]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{4507-a man in all that violent and a desperate crowd , for whom she did not care as much as for him} . And at the remembrance of [her]_123-margaret taunting words , [his]_{179-mr. thornton} brow grew stern , though [his]_{179-mr. thornton} heart beat thick with longing love . “ No ! ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} said [he]_{179-mr. thornton} , “ [I]_{179-mr. thornton} put it to the touch once , and [I]_{179-mr. thornton} lost it all . Let [her]_123-margaret go,—with [her]_123-margaret stony heart , and [her]_123-margaret beauty;—how set and terrible [her]_123-margaret look is now , for all [her]_123-margaret loveliness of feature ! [She]_123-margaret is afraid [I]_{179-mr. thornton} shall speak what will require some stern repression . Let [her]_123-margaret go . Beauty and heiress as [she]_123-margaret may be , [she]_123-margaret will find it hard to meet with a truer heart than [mine]_{179-mr. thornton} . Let [her]_123-margaret go ! ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} And there was no tone of regret , or emotion of any kind in the voice with which [he]_{179-mr. thornton} said good - bye ; and the offered hand was taken with a resolute calmness , and dropped as carelessly as if it had been a dead and withered flower . But [none in [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} household]_{4510-his household}]_{4509-none in his household} saw [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} again that day . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was busily engaged ; or so [he]_{179-mr. thornton} said . [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s strength was so utterly exhausted by these visits , that [she]_123-margaret had to submit to much watching and petting , and sighing “ [I]_{446-her aunt} - told - [you]_{446-her aunt} - so ’s , ”_{[446-her aunt]} from [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} . [Dixon]_186-dixon said [she]_186-dixon was quite as bad as [she]_186-dixon had been on the first day [she]_186-dixon heard of [[her]_186-dixon father]_{444-her father} ’s death ; and [she]_186-dixon and [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} consulted as to the desirableness of delaying the morrow ’s journey . But when [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} reluctantly proposed a few days ’ delay to [Margaret]_123-margaret , [the latter]_{947-the latter} writhed [her]_{947-the latter} body as if in acute suffering , and said : “ Oh ! let [us]_8039-us go . [I]_{947-the latter} can not be patient here . [I]_{947-the latter} shall not get well here . [I]_{947-the latter} want to forget . ”_{[947-the latter]} So the arrangements went on : and [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} came , and with [him]_{125-captain lennox} news of [Edith]_131-edith and [the little boy]_{4515-the little boy} ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret found that the indifferent , careless conversation of one who , however kind , was not too warm and anxious [a sympathiser]_{4516-a sympathiser} , did [her]_123-margaret good . [She]_123-margaret roused up ; and by the time that [she]_123-margaret knew [she]_123-margaret might expect [Higgins]_202-higgins , [she]_123-margaret was able to leave [the room]_{567-the room} quietly , and await in [[her]_123-margaret own chamber]_{4518-her own chamber} the expected summons . “ Eh ! ”_{[202-higgins]} said [he]_202-higgins , as [she]_123-margaret came in , “ to think of [th ’ oud gentleman]_{8040-th ’ oud gentleman} dropping off as [he]_{8040-th ’ oud gentleman} did ! [Yo]_8041-yo ’ might ha ’ knocked [me]_202-higgins down wi ’ a straw when [they]_8042-they telled [me]_202-higgins . ‘ [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ? ’ said [I]_202-higgins ; ‘ [him]_{134-mr. hale} as was [th ’ parson]_{8043-th ’ parson} ? ’ ‘ Ay , ’ said [they]_8042-they . ‘ Then , ’ said [I]_202-higgins , ‘ there ’s as good a man gone as ever lived on [this earth]_{8044-this earth} , let who will be t’other ! ’ And [I]_202-higgins came to see [yo]_8041-yo ’ , and tell [yo]_8041-yo ’ how grieved [I]_202-higgins were , but [[them]_8042-they women in [th ’ kitchen]_{8046-th ’ kitchen}]_{8045-them women in th ’ kitchen} would n’t tell [yo]_8041-yo ’ [I]_202-higgins were [there]_457-there . [They]_8042-they said [yo]_8041-yo ’ were ill,—and butter [me]_202-higgins , but [yo]_8041-yo ’ dunnot look like [the same wench]_{8048-the same wench} . And [yo’re]_8041-yo going to be [a grand lady]_{8049-a grand lady} up [i]_202-higgins ’ [Lunnon]_110-lunnon , are n’t [yo]_8041-yo ’ ? ”_{[202-higgins]} “ Not [a grand lady]_{8049-a grand lady} , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , half smiling . “ Well ! [Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} said — says [he]_8051-he , a day or two ago , ‘ [Higgins]_202-higgins , have [yo]_8041-yo ’ seen [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ? ’ ‘ No , ’ says [I]_123-margaret ; ‘ there ’s [a pack o ’ women]_{8052-a pack o ’ women} who wo n’t let [me]_123-margaret at [her]_{187-miss hale} . But [I]_123-margaret can bide [my]_123-margaret time , if [she]_{187-miss hale} ’s ill . [She]_{187-miss hale} and [I]_123-margaret knows [each other]_{751-each other} pretty well ; and [hoo’l]_8054-hoo’l not go doubting that [I]_123-margaret ’m main sorry for [th ’ oud gentleman]_{8040-th ’ oud gentleman} ’s death , just because [I]_123-margaret ca n’t get at [her]_{187-miss hale} and tell [her]_{187-miss hale} so . ’ And says [he]_8051-he , ‘ [Yo’ll]_8054-hoo’l not have much time for to try and see [her]_{187-miss hale} , [[my]_123-margaret fine chap]_{7319-my fine chap} . [She]_{187-miss hale} ’s not for staying with [us]_8057-us a day longer nor [she]_{187-miss hale} can help . [She]_{187-miss hale} ’s got [grand relations]_{8058-grand relations} , and [they]_{8058-grand relations} ’re carrying [her]_{187-miss hale} off ; and [we]_8057-us sha n’t see [her]_{187-miss hale} no more . ’ ‘ [Measter]_{7319-my fine chap} , ’ said [I]_123-margaret , ‘ if [I]_123-margaret dunnot see [her]_{187-miss hale} afore [hoo]_8059-hoo goes , [I]_123-margaret ’ll strive to get up to [Lunnon]_110-lunnon next Whitsuntide , that [I]_123-margaret will . [I]_123-margaret ’ll not be baulked of saying [her]_{187-miss hale} good - bye by any relations whatsomdever . But bless [yo]_{7319-my fine chap} ’ , [I]_123-margaret knowed yo’d come . It were only for to humour [the measter]_{3941-the measter} , [I]_123-margaret let on as if [I]_123-margaret thought yo’d m’appen leave [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} without seeing [me]_123-margaret . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [You]_123-margaret ’re quite right , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ [You]_123-margaret only do [me]_123-margaret justice . And [you]_123-margaret ’ll not forget [me]_123-margaret , [I]_123-margaret ’m sure . If [no one else]_{3023-no one else} in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} remembers [me]_123-margaret , [I]_123-margaret ’m certain [you]_123-margaret will ; and [papa]_528-papa too . [You]_123-margaret know how good and tender [he]_528-papa was . Look , [Higgins]_202-higgins ! here is [his]_528-papa Bible . [I]_123-margaret have kept it for [you]_123-margaret . [I]_123-margaret can ill spare it ; but [I]_123-margaret know [he]_528-papa would have liked [you]_123-margaret to have it . [I]_123-margaret ’m sure [you]_123-margaret ’ll care for it , and study what is in it , for [his]_528-papa sake . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [Yo]_123-margaret ’ may say that . If it were [the deuce]_{8063-the deuce} ’s own scribble , and [yo]_123-margaret ’ axed [me]_123-margaret to read in it for [yo’r]_123-margaret sake and [the oud gentleman]_{8064-the oud gentleman} ’s , [I]_123-margaret ’d do it . Whatten ’s this , [wench]_2949-wench ! [I]_123-margaret ’m not going for to take yo’r brass , so dunnot think it . [We]_8066-we ’ve been [great friends]_{8067-great friends} , ’bout the sound o ’ money passing between [us]_8066-we . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ For [the children]_{682-the children} — for [[Boucher]_{358-mrs. boucher} ’s children]_{8069-boucher ’s children} , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , hurriedly . “ [They]_{682-the children} may need it . [You]_2949-wench ’ve no right to refuse it for [them]_{682-the children} . [I]_123-margaret would not give [you]_2949-wench one penny , ”_{[123-margaret]} [she]_123-margaret said , smiling ; “ do n’t think there ’s any of it for [you]_2949-wench . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Well , [wench]_2949-wench ! [I]_123-margaret can nobbut say , Bless [yo]_2949-wench ’ ! and bless yo’!—and amen . ”_{[123-margaret]} CHAPTER XLIV . EASE NOT PEACE . “ A dull rotation , never at a stay , [Yesterday]_{269-yesterday} ’s face twin image of to - day . ”_[393-cowper] [COWPER]_393-cowper . “ Of what each one should be , [he]_2949-wench sees the form and rule , And till [he]_2949-wench reach to that , [his]_2949-wench joy can ne’er be full . ”_[393-cowper] RÜCKERT . It was very well for [Margaret]_123-margaret that the extreme quiet of [the Harley Street house]_{4519-the harley street house} , during [Edith]_131-edith ’s recovery from [her]_131-edith confinement , gave [her]_123-margaret the natural rest which [she]_123-margaret needed . It gave [her]_123-margaret time to comprehend the sudden change which had taken place in [her]_123-margaret circumstances within the last two months . [She]_123-margaret found [herself]_123-margaret at once an inmate of [a luxurious house]_{4520-a luxurious house} , where the bare knowledge of the existence of every trouble or care seemed scarcely to have penetrated . The wheels of the machinery of daily life were well oiled , and went along with delicious smoothness . [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} and [Edith]_131-edith could hardly make enough of [Margaret]_123-margaret , on [her]_123-margaret return to what [they]_4521-they persisted in calling [her]_123-margaret [home]_510-home . And [she]_123-margaret felt that it was almost ungrateful in [her]_123-margaret to have a secret feeling that [the Helstone vicarage]_{4523-the helstone vicarage} — nay , even [the poor little house at [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{4524-the poor little house at milton} , with [[her]_123-margaret anxious father]_{4525-her anxious father} and [[her]_123-margaret invalid mother]_{4526-her invalid mother} , and all the small household cares of comparative poverty , composed [her]_123-margaret idea of [home]_510-home . [Edith]_131-edith was impatient to get well , in order to fill [[Margaret]_123-margaret ’s bed - room]_{4528-margaret ’s bed - room} with all the soft comforts , and pretty knick - knacks , with which [her]_131-edith own abounded . [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} and [[her]_{126-mrs. shaw} maid]_{7935-her maid} found plenty of occupation in restoring [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s wardrobe to a state of elegant variety . [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} was easy , kind , and gentlemanly ; sate with [[his]_{125-captain lennox} wife]_{592-his wife} in [[her]_{592-his wife} dressing - room]_{4531-her dressing - room} an hour or two every day ; played with [[his]_{125-captain lennox} little boy]_{4532-his little boy} for another hour , and lounged away the rest of [his]_{125-captain lennox} time at [[his]_{125-captain lennox} club]_{4533-his club} , when [he]_{125-captain lennox} was not engaged out to dinner . Just before [Margaret]_123-margaret had recovered from [her]_123-margaret necessity for quiet and repose — before [she]_123-margaret had begun to feel [her]_123-margaret life wanting and dull — [Edith]_131-edith came [downstairs]_{474-downstairs} and resumed [her]_131-edith usual part in [the household]_{721-the household} ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret fell into the old habit of watching , and admiring , and ministering to [[her]_123-margaret cousin]_{436-her cousin} . [She]_123-margaret gladly took all charge of the semblances of duties off [Edith]_131-edith ’s hands ; answered notes , reminded [her]_123-margaret of engagements , tended [her]_123-margaret when no gaiety was in prospect , and [she]_123-margaret was consequently rather inclined to fancy [herself]_123-margaret ill . But [all the rest of [the family]_{1418-the family}]_{4537-all the rest of the family} were in the full business of the [London]_6-london season , and [Margaret]_123-margaret was often left alone . Then [her]_123-margaret thoughts went back to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , with a strange sense of the contrast between the life there , and here . [She]_123-margaret was getting surfeited of the eventless ease in which no struggle or endeavour was required . [She]_123-margaret was afraid lest [she]_123-margaret should even become sleepily deadened into forgetfulness of anything beyond the life which was lapping [her]_123-margaret round with luxury . There might be [toilers]_4539-toilers and [moilers]_4540-moilers there in [London]_6-london , but [she]_123-margaret never saw [them]_4541-them ; [the very servants]_{4542-the very servants} lived in an underground world of [their]_{4542-the very servants} own , of which [she]_123-margaret knew neither the hopes nor the fears ; [they]_{4542-the very servants} only seemed to start into existence when some want or whim of [[their]_{4542-the very servants} master]_{4543-their master} and [mistress]_{4544-mistress} needed [them]_{4542-the very servants} . There was a strange unsatisfied vacuum in [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s heart and mode of life ; and , once when [she]_123-margaret had dimly hinted this to [Edith]_131-edith , [the latter , wearied with dancing the night before]_{4545-the latter , wearied with dancing the night before} , languidly stroked [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s cheek as [she]_123-margaret sat by [her]_123-margaret in the old attitude,—she on a footstool by the sofa where [Edith]_131-edith lay . “ [Poor child]_{5085-poor child} ! ”_[131-edith] said [Edith]_131-edith . “ It is a little sad for [you]_{5085-poor child} to be left , night after night , just at this time when all [the world]_{5098-the world} is so gay . But [we]_8073-we shall be having [our]_8073-we dinner - parties soon — as soon as [Henry]_{135-mr. lennox} comes back from circuit — and then there will be a little pleasant variety for [you]_{5085-poor child} . No wonder it is moped , [poor darling]_{8074-poor darling} ! ”_[131-edith] [Margaret]_123-margaret did not feel as if the dinner - parties would be a panacea . But [Edith]_131-edith piqued [herself]_131-edith on [her]_131-edith dinner - parties ; “ so different , ”_[131-edith] as [she]_131-edith said , “ from the old dowager dinners under [mamma]_5139-mamma ’s _ régime _ ”_[131-edith] ; and [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} [herself]_{126-mrs. shaw} seemed to take exactly the same kind of pleasure in the very different arrangements and circle of acquaintances which were to [Captain]_{125-captain lennox} and [Mrs. Lennox]_{387-mrs. lennox} ’s taste , as [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} did in the more formal and ponderous entertainments which [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} [herself]_{126-mrs. shaw} used to give . [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} was always extremely kind and brotherly to [Margaret]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret was really very fond of [him]_{125-captain lennox} , excepting when [he]_{125-captain lennox} was anxiously attentive to [Edith]_131-edith ’s dress and appearance , with a view to [her]_131-edith beauty making a sufficient impression on [the world]_{5098-the world} . Then all the latent Vashti in [Margaret]_123-margaret was roused , and [she]_123-margaret could hardly keep [herself]_123-margaret from expressing [her]_123-margaret feelings . The course of [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s day was this : a quiet hour or two before a late breakfast ; an unpunctual meal , lazily eaten by [weary and half - awake people]_{4547-weary and half - awake people} , but yet at which , in all its dragged out length , [she]_123-margaret was expected to be present , because , directly afterwards , came a discussion of plans , at which , although they none of them concerned [her]_123-margaret , [she]_123-margaret was expected to give [her]_123-margaret sympathy , if [she]_123-margaret could not assist with [her]_123-margaret advice ; an endless number of notes to write , which [Edith]_131-edith invariably left to [her]_123-margaret , with many caressing compliments as to [her]_123-margaret _ eloquence du billet _ ; a little play with [Sholto]_388-sholto as [he]_388-sholto returned from [his]_388-sholto morning ’s walk ; besides the care of [the children during the servants]_{4548-the children during the servants} ’ dinner ; a drive or callers ; and some dinner or morning engagement for [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} and [cousins]_6995-cousins , which left [Margaret]_123-margaret free , it is true , but rather wearied with the inactivity of the day , coming upon depressed spirits and delicate health . [She]_123-margaret looked forward with longing , though unspoken interest to the homely object of [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s return from [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ; where , until now , [the old servant]_{6181-the old servant} had been busily engaged in winding up all the affairs of [the Hale family]_{4552-the hale family} . It had appeared a sudden famine to [her]_123-margaret heart , this entire cessation of any news respecting [the people among whom [she]_123-margaret had lived so long]_{4553-the people among whom she had lived so long} . It was true , that [Dixon]_186-dixon , in [her]_186-dixon business - like letters , quoted , every now and then , an opinion of [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s as to what [she]_186-dixon had better do about the furniture , or how act in regard to [the landlord of [the Crampton Terrace house]_{4555-the crampton terrace house}]_{4554-the landlord of the crampton terrace house} . But it was only here and there that the name came in , or any Milton name , indeed ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret was sitting one evening , all alone in [the [Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} ’s drawing - room]_{4556-the lennox ’s drawing - room} , not reading [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s letters , which yet [she]_123-margaret held in [her]_123-margaret hand , but thinking over them , and recalling the days which had been , and picturing the busy life out of which [her]_123-margaret own had been taken and never missed ; wondering if all went on in that whirl just as if [she]_123-margaret and [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had never been ; questioning within [herself]_123-margaret , if [no one in all the crowd]_{4558-no one in all the crowd} missed [her]_123-margaret ( not [Higgins]_202-higgins , [she]_123-margaret was not thinking of [him]_202-higgins ) , when , suddenly [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} was announced ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret hurried the letters into [her]_123-margaret work - basket , and started up , blushing as if [she]_123-margaret had been doing some guilty thing . “ Oh , [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ! [I]_123-margaret never thought of seeing [you]_{178-mr. bell} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But [you]_{178-mr. bell} give [me]_{178-mr. bell} a welcome , [I]_{178-mr. bell} hope , as well as that very pretty start of surprise . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Have [you]_{178-mr. bell} dined ? How did [you]_{178-mr. bell} come ? Let [me]_{178-mr. bell} order [you]_{178-mr. bell} some dinner . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ If [you]_{178-mr. bell} ’re going to have any . Otherwise , [you]_{178-mr. bell} know , there is [no one who cares less for eating than [I]_123-margaret do]_{8076-no one who cares less for eating than i do} . But where are [the others]_{2189-the others} ? Gone out to dinner ? Left [you]_{178-mr. bell} alone ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh yes ! and it is such a rest . [I]_{178-mr. bell} was just thinking — But will [you]_{178-mr. bell} run the risk of dinner ? [I]_{178-mr. bell} do n’t know if there is anything in [the house]_{460-the house} . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Why , to tell [you]_{178-mr. bell} the truth , [I]_{178-mr. bell} dined at [[my]_{178-mr. bell} club]_{8079-my club} . Only [they]_{8079-my club} do n’t cook as well as [they]_{8079-my club} did , so [I]_{178-mr. bell} thought , if [you]_{178-mr. bell} were going to dine , [I]_{178-mr. bell} might try and make out [my]_{178-mr. bell} dinner . But never mind , never mind ! There are n’t [ten cooks in [England]_9-england]_{8080-ten cooks in england} to be trusted at impromptu dinners . If [their]_{8079-my club} skill and [their]_{8079-my club} fires will stand it , [their]_{8079-my club} tempers wo n’t . [You]_123-margaret shall make [me]_{178-mr. bell} some tea , [Margaret]_123-margaret . And now , what were [you]_123-margaret thinking of ? [you]_123-margaret were going to tell [me]_{178-mr. bell} . Whose letters were those , [god - daughter]_{8081-god - daughter} , that [you]_123-margaret hid away so speedily ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Only [Dixon]_186-dixon ’s , ”_{[123-margaret]} replied [Margaret]_123-margaret , growing very red . “ Whew ! is that all ? Who do [you]_{178-mr. bell} think came up in [the train]_{5492-the train} with [me]_123-margaret ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret do n’t know , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , resolved against making a guess . “ [Your]_123-margaret what [d’ye]_123-margaret call [him]_8083-he ? What ’s the right name for [a cousin - in - law ’s brother]_{8084-a cousin - in - law ’s brother} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ Yes , ”_{[178-mr. bell]} replied [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “ [You]_123-margaret knew [him]_8083-he formerly , did n’t [you]_123-margaret ? What sort of [a person]_{2404-a person} is [he]_8083-he , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ [I]_123-margaret liked [him]_8083-he long ago , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , glancing down for a moment . And then [she]_123-margaret looked straight up and went on in [her]_123-margaret natural manner . “ [You]_123-margaret know [we]_8086-we have been corresponding about [Frederick]_{159-frederick} since ; but [I]_123-margaret have not seen [him]_8083-he for nearly three years , and [he]_8083-he may be changed . What did [you]_123-margaret think of [him]_8083-he ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_{178-mr. bell} do n’t know . [He]_8083-he was so busy trying to find out who [I]_{178-mr. bell} was , in the first instance , and what [I]_{178-mr. bell} was in the second , that [he]_8083-he never let out what [he]_8083-he was ; unless indeed that veiled curiosity of [his]_8083-he as to what manner of man [he]_8083-he had to talk to was not a good piece , and a fair indication of [his]_8083-he character . Do [you]_123-margaret call [him]_8083-he good - looking , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ No ! certainly not . Do [you]_123-margaret ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Not [I.]_{178-mr. bell} But [I]_123-margaret thought perhaps [you]_123-margaret might . Is [he]_8083-he a great deal here ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_{178-mr. bell} fancy [he]_8083-he is when [he]_8083-he is in [town]_688-town . [He]_8083-he has been on circuit now since [I]_{178-mr. bell} came . But — [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} — have [you]_123-margaret come from [Oxford]_27-oxford or from [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ From [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . Do n’t [you]_123-margaret see [I]_{178-mr. bell} ’m smoke - dried ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Certainly . But [I]_123-margaret thought that it might be the effect of the antiquities of [Oxford]_27-oxford . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Come now , be [a sensible woman]_{8088-a sensible woman} ! In [Oxford]_27-oxford , [I]_{178-mr. bell} could have managed [all the landlords in [the place]_{657-the place}]_{8089-all the landlords in the place} , and had [my]_{178-mr. bell} own way , with half the trouble [[your]_123-margaret Milton landlord]_{8091-your milton landlord} has given [me]_{178-mr. bell} , and defeated [me]_{178-mr. bell} after all . [He]_{8091-your milton landlord} wo n’t take [the house]_{460-the house} off [our]_8093-our hands till next June twelve - month . Luckily , [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} found [a tenant]_{8094-a tenant} for it . Why do n’t [you]_123-margaret ask after [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? [He]_{179-mr. thornton} has proved [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} [a very active friend of [yours]_123-margaret]_{8095-a very active friend of yours} , [I]_{178-mr. bell} can tell [you]_123-margaret . Taken more than half the trouble off [my]_{178-mr. bell} hands . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ And how is [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ? How is [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret hurriedly and below [her]_123-margaret breath , though [she]_123-margaret tried to speak out . “ [I]_123-margaret suppose [they]_8096-they ’re well . [I]_123-margaret ’ve been staying at [[their]_8096-they house]_{6389-their house} till [I]_123-margaret was driven out of [it]_{6389-their house} by the perpetual clack about [that Thornton girl]_{8098-that thornton girl} ’s marriage . It was too much for [Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} [himself]_{216-mrs. thornton} , though [she]_{8098-that thornton girl} was [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} sister]_{547-his sister} . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} used to go and sit in [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} own room]_{8100-his own room} perpetually . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s getting past the age for caring for such things , either as [principal]_{8101-principal} or [accessory]_{8102-accessory} . [I]_123-margaret was surprised to find [the old lady]_{8103-the old lady} falling into the current , and carried away by [[her]_{8103-the old lady} daughter]_{480-her daughter} ’s enthusiasm for orange - blossoms and lace . [I]_123-margaret thought [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} had been made of sterner stuff . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [She]_{8103-the old lady} would put on any assumption of feeling to veil [[her]_{8103-the old lady} daughter]_{480-her daughter} ’s weakness , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret in a low voice . “ Perhaps so . [You]_123-margaret ’ve studied [her]_{8103-the old lady} , have [you]_123-margaret ? [She]_{8103-the old lady} does n’t seem over fond of [you]_123-margaret , [Margaret]_123-margaret . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret know it , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ Oh , here is tea , at last ! ”_{[123-margaret]} exclaimed [she]_123-margaret , as if relieved . And with tea came [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} , who had walked up to [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} after a late dinner , and had evidently expected to find [[his]_{135-mr. lennox} brother and sister - in - law]_{4559-his brother and sister - in - law} at [home]_510-home . [Margaret]_123-margaret suspected [him]_{135-mr. lennox} of being as thankful as [she]_123-margaret was at the presence of [a third party]_{4561-a third party} , on this [their]_4562-their first meeting since the memorable day of [his]_{135-mr. lennox} offer , and [her]_123-margaret refusal at [Helstone]_8-helstone . [She]_123-margaret could hardly tell what to say at first , and was thankful for all the tea - table occupations , which gave [her]_123-margaret an excuse for keeping silence , and [him]_{135-mr. lennox} an opportunity for recovering [himself]_{135-mr. lennox} . For , to tell the truth , [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had rather forced [himself]_{135-mr. lennox} up to [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} this evening , with a view of getting over an awkward meeting , awkward even in the presence of [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} and [Edith]_131-edith , and doubly awkward now that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} found [her]_123-margaret [the only lady there]_{4563-the only lady there} , and [the person to whom [he]_{135-mr. lennox} must naturally and perforce address a great part of [his]_{135-mr. lennox} conversation]_{4564-the person to whom he must naturally and perforce address a great part of his conversation} . [She]_123-margaret was the first to recover [her]_123-margaret self - possession . [She]_123-margaret began to talk on the subject which came uppermost in [her]_123-margaret mind , after the first flush of awkward shyness . “ [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} , [I]_123-margaret have been so much obliged to [you]_{135-mr. lennox} for all [you]_{135-mr. lennox} have done about [Frederick]_{159-frederick} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_{135-mr. lennox} am only sorry it has been so unsuccessful , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} replied [he]_{135-mr. lennox} , with a quick glance towards [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , as if reconnoitring how much [he]_{135-mr. lennox} might say before [him]_{135-mr. lennox} . [Margaret]_123-margaret , as if [she]_123-margaret read [his]_{135-mr. lennox} thought , addressed [herself]_123-margaret to [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , both including [him]_{135-mr. lennox} in the conversation , and implying that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} was perfectly aware of the endeavours that had been made to clear [Frederick]_{159-frederick} . “ [That Horrocks]_{394-that horrocks} — [that very last witness of all]_{8106-that very last witness of all} , has proved as unavailing as [all the others]_{8107-all the others} . [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} has discovered that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} sailed for [Australia]_{111-australia} only last August ; only two months before [Frederick]_{159-frederick} was in [England]_9-england , and gave [us]_8108-us the names of — — ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [Frederick]_{159-frederick} in [England]_9-england ! [you]_{135-mr. lennox} never told [me]_{178-mr. bell} that ! ”_{[178-mr. bell]} exclaimed [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} in surprise . “ [I]_123-margaret thought [you]_{135-mr. lennox} knew . [I]_123-margaret never doubted [you]_{135-mr. lennox} had been told . Of course , it was a great secret , and perhaps [I]_123-margaret should not have named it now , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , a little dismayed . “ [I]_{135-mr. lennox} have never named it to either [[my]_{135-mr. lennox} brother]_{2423-my brother} or [[your]_{135-mr. lennox} cousin]_{4139-your cousin} , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} said [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} , with a little professional dryness of implied reproach . “ Never mind , [Margaret]_123-margaret . [I]_{135-mr. lennox} am not living in a talking , babbling world , nor yet among people who are trying to worm facts out of [me]_{135-mr. lennox} ; [you]_{135-mr. lennox} need n’t look so frightened because [you]_{135-mr. lennox} have let the cat out of the bag to [a faithful old hermit like [me]_{135-mr. lennox}]_{8111-a faithful old hermit like me} . [I]_{135-mr. lennox} shall never name [his]_{135-mr. lennox} having been in [England]_9-england ; [I]_{135-mr. lennox} shall be out of temptation , for [no one]_{535-no one} will ask [me]_{135-mr. lennox} . Stay ! ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} ( interrupting [himself]_{135-mr. lennox} rather abruptly ) . “ Was it at [[your]_{135-mr. lennox} mother]_{5280-your mother} ’s funeral ? ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ [He]_{135-mr. lennox} was with [mamma]_5139-mamma when [she]_5139-mamma died , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , softly . “ To be sure ! To be sure ! Why , [some one]_{562-some one} asked [me]_123-margaret if [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had not been over then , and [I]_123-margaret denied it stoutly — not many weeks ago — who could it have been ? Oh ! [I]_123-margaret recollect ! ”_{[123-margaret]} But [he]_{135-mr. lennox} did not say the name ; and although [Margaret]_123-margaret would have given much to know if [her]_123-margaret suspicions were right , and it had been [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} who had made the enquiry , [she]_123-margaret could not ask the question of [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , much as [she]_123-margaret longed to do so . There was a pause for a moment or two . Then [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} said , addressing [himself]_{135-mr. lennox} to [Margaret]_123-margaret , “ [I]_{135-mr. lennox} suppose as [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} is now acquainted with all the circumstances attending [[your]_123-margaret brother]_{5897-your brother} ’s unfortunate dilemma , [I]_{135-mr. lennox} can not do better than inform [him]_{178-mr. bell} exactly how the research into the evidence [we]_8117-we once hoped to produce in [his]_{178-mr. bell} favour stands at present . So , if [he]_{178-mr. bell} will do [me]_{135-mr. lennox} the honour to breakfast with [me]_{135-mr. lennox} to - morrow , [we]_8117-we will go over the names of [these missing gentry]_{8118-these missing gentry} . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ [I]_123-margaret should like to hear all the particulars , if [I]_123-margaret may . Can not [you]_123-margaret come here ? [I]_123-margaret dare not ask [you]_123-margaret both to breakfast , though [I]_123-margaret am sure [you]_123-margaret would be welcome . But let [me]_123-margaret know all [you]_123-margaret can about [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , even though there may be no hope at present . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_{135-mr. lennox} have an engagement at half - past eleven . But [I]_{135-mr. lennox} will certainly come if [you]_123-margaret wish it , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} replied [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} with a little after - thought of extreme willingness , which made [Margaret]_123-margaret shrink into [herself]_123-margaret , and almost wish that [she]_123-margaret had not proposed [her]_123-margaret natural request . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} got up and looked around [him]_{135-mr. lennox} for [his]_{135-mr. lennox} hat , which had been removed to make room for tea . “ Well ! ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} said [he]_{135-mr. lennox} , “ [I]_{135-mr. lennox} do n’t know what [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} is inclined to do , but [I]_{135-mr. lennox} ’m disposed to be moving off homewards . [I]_{135-mr. lennox} ’ve been a journey to - day , and journeys begin to tell upon [my]_{135-mr. lennox} sixty and odd years . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ [I]_{135-mr. lennox} believe [I]_{135-mr. lennox} shall stay and see [[my]_{135-mr. lennox} brother]_{2423-my brother} and [sister]_2545-sister , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} said [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} , making no movement of departure . [Margaret]_123-margaret was seized with a shy awkward dread of being left alone with [him]_{135-mr. lennox} . The scene on [the little terrace in [the Helstone garden]_{4566-the helstone garden}]_{4565-the little terrace in the helstone garden} was so present to [her]_123-margaret , that [she]_123-margaret could hardly help believing it was so with [him]_{135-mr. lennox} . “ Do n’t go yet , please [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , hastily . “ [I]_123-margaret want [you]_{135-mr. lennox} to see [Edith]_131-edith ; and [I]_123-margaret want [Edith]_131-edith to know [you]_{135-mr. lennox} . Please ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , laying a light but determined hand on [his]_{135-mr. lennox} arm . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} looked at [her]_123-margaret , and saw the confusion stirring in [her]_123-margaret countenance ; [he]_{135-mr. lennox} sate down again , as if [her]_123-margaret little touch had been possessed of resistless strength . “ [You]_123-margaret see how [she]_131-edith overpowers [me]_{135-mr. lennox} , [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} said [he]_{135-mr. lennox} . “ And [I]_{135-mr. lennox} hope [you]_123-margaret noticed the happy choice of [her]_131-edith expressions ; [she]_131-edith wants [me]_{135-mr. lennox} to ‘ see ’ [this cousin Edith]_{8121-this cousin edith} , who , [I]_{135-mr. lennox} am told , is a great beauty ; but [she]_131-edith has the honesty to change [her]_131-edith word when [she]_131-edith comes to [me]_{135-mr. lennox} — [Mrs. Lennox]_{387-mrs. lennox} is to ‘ know ’ [me]_{135-mr. lennox} . [I]_{135-mr. lennox} suppose [I]_{135-mr. lennox} am not much to ‘ see , ’ eh , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} [He]_{135-mr. lennox} joked , to give [her]_4567-her time to recover from the slight flutter which [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had detected in [her]_4567-her manner on [his]_{135-mr. lennox} proposal to leave ; and [she]_4567-her caught the tone , and threw the ball back . [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} wondered how [[his]_{135-mr. lennox} brother]_{545-his brother} , [the Captain]_{1596-the captain} , could have reported [her]_4567-her as having lost all [her]_4567-her good looks . To be sure , in [her]_4567-her quiet black dress , [she]_4567-her was a contrast to [Edith]_131-edith , dancing in [her]_4567-her white crape mourning , and long floating golden hair , all softness and glitter . [She]_4567-her dimpled and blushed most becomingly when introduced to [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , conscious that [she]_4567-her had [her]_4567-her reputation as [a beauty]_{4570-a beauty} to keep up , and that it would not do to have [a Mordecai]_{395-a mordecai} refusing to worship and admire , even in the shape of [an old Fellow of [a College]_{4572-a college}]_{4571-an old fellow of a college} , which [nobody had ever heard of]_{4573-nobody had ever heard of} . [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} and [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} , each in [their]_4574-their separate way , gave [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} a kind and sincere welcome , winning [him]_{178-mr. bell} over to like [them]_4574-their almost in spite of [himself]_{178-mr. bell} , especially when [he]_{178-mr. bell} saw how naturally [Margaret]_123-margaret took [her]_123-margaret place as [[sister]_2545-sister and daughter of [the house]_{460-the house}]_{4576-sister and daughter of the house} . “ What a shame that [we]_8122-we were not at [home]_510-home to receive [you]_{178-mr. bell} , ”_[131-edith] said [Edith]_131-edith . “ [You]_{178-mr. bell} , too , [Henry]_{135-mr. lennox} ! though [I]_131-edith do n’t know that [we]_8122-we should have stayed at [home]_510-home for [you]_{178-mr. bell} . And for [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ! for [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s Mr. [Bell]_{178-mr. bell} — — ”_[131-edith] “ There is no knowing what sacrifices [you]_131-edith would not have made , ”_{[7942-her brother - in - law]} said [[her]_131-edith brother - in - law]_{7942-her brother - in - law} . “ Even a dinner - party ! and the delight of wearing this very becoming dress . ”_{[7942-her brother - in - law]} [Edith]_131-edith did not know whether to frown or to smile , but it did not suit [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} to drive [her]_131-edith to the first of these alternatives ; so [he]_{135-mr. lennox} went on . “ Will [you]_131-edith show [your]_131-edith readiness to make sacrifices to - morrow morning , first by asking [me]_{135-mr. lennox} to breakfast , to meet [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , and secondly , by being so kind as to order it at half - past nine , instead of at ten o’clock ? [I]_{135-mr. lennox} have some letters and papers that [I]_{135-mr. lennox} want to show to [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} and [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ [I]_{125-captain lennox} hope [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} will make [[our]_8125-our house [his]_{178-mr. bell} own]_{8126-our house his own} during [his]_{178-mr. bell} stay in [London]_6-london , ”_{[125-captain lennox]} said [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} . “ [I]_{125-captain lennox} am only so sorry [we]_8125-our can not offer [him]_{178-mr. bell} [a bedroom]_{8127-a bedroom} . ”_{[125-captain lennox]} “ Thank [you]_{125-captain lennox} . [I]_{178-mr. bell} am much obliged to [you]_{125-captain lennox} . [You]_{125-captain lennox} would only think [me]_{178-mr. bell} [a churl]_{8128-a churl} if [you]_{125-captain lennox} had , for [I]_{178-mr. bell} should decline it , [I]_{178-mr. bell} believe , in spite of all the temptations of such agreeable company , ”_{[178-mr. bell]} said [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , bowing all round , and secretly congratulating [himself]_{178-mr. bell} on the neat turn [he]_{178-mr. bell} had given to [his]_{178-mr. bell} sentence , which , if put into plain language , would have been more to this effect : “ [I]_{178-mr. bell} could n’t stand the restraints of [such a proper - behaved and civil - spoken people as these are]_{8129-such a proper - behaved and civil - spoken people as these are} : it would be like meat without salt . [I]_{178-mr. bell} ’m thankful [they]_{8129-such a proper - behaved and civil - spoken people as these are} have n’t a bed . And how well [I]_{178-mr. bell} rounded [my]_{178-mr. bell} sentence ! [I]_{178-mr. bell} ’m absolutely catching the trick of good manners . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} [His]_{178-mr. bell} self - satisfaction lasted [him]_{178-mr. bell} till [he]_{178-mr. bell} was fairly out in [the streets]_{1065-the streets} , walking side by side with [Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . Here [he]_{178-mr. bell} suddenly remembered [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s little look of entreaty as [she]_123-margaret urged [him]_{178-mr. bell} to stay longer , and [he]_{178-mr. bell} also recollected a few hints given [him]_{178-mr. bell} long ago by [an acquaintance of [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s]_{4580-an acquaintance of mr. lennox ’s} , as to [his]_{178-mr. bell} admiration of [Margaret]_123-margaret . It gave a new direction to [his]_{178-mr. bell} thoughts . “ [You]_{178-mr. bell} have known [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} for a long time , [I]_123-margaret believe . How do [you]_{178-mr. bell} think [her]_{187-miss hale} looking ? [She]_{187-miss hale} strikes [me]_123-margaret as pale and ill . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_{178-mr. bell} thought [her]_{187-miss hale} looking remarkably well . Perhaps not when [I]_{178-mr. bell} first came — now [I]_{178-mr. bell} think of . But certainly , when [she]_{187-miss hale} grew animated , [she]_{187-miss hale} looked as well as ever [I]_{178-mr. bell} saw [her]_{187-miss hale} do . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ [She]_{187-miss hale} has had a great deal to go through , ”_{[178-mr. bell]} said [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “ Yes ! [I]_{178-mr. bell} have been sorry to hear of all [she]_{187-miss hale} has had to bear ; not merely the common and universal sorrow arising from death , but all the annoyance which [[her]_{187-miss hale} father]_{444-her father} ’s conduct must have caused [her]_{187-miss hale} , and then — — ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ [[Her]_{187-miss hale} father]_{444-her father} ’s conduct ! ”_{[178-mr. bell]} said [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , in an accent of surprise . “ [You]_{178-mr. bell} must have heard some wrong statement . [He]_{444-her father} behaved in the most conscientious manner . [He]_{444-her father} showed more resolute strength than [I]_{178-mr. bell} should ever have given [him]_{444-her father} credit for formerly . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Perhaps [I]_{178-mr. bell} have been wrongly informed . But [I]_{178-mr. bell} have been told , by [[his]_{444-her father} successor in the living]_{8132-his successor in the living} — [a clever sensible man]_{8133-a clever sensible man} , and [a thoroughly active clergyman]_{8134-a thoroughly active clergyman} — that there was no call upon [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} to do what [he]_{444-her father} did , relinquish the living , and throw [himself]_{134-mr. hale} and [[his]_{134-mr. hale} family]_{849-his family} on the tender mercies of private teaching in [a manufacturing town]_{5370-a manufacturing town} ; [the bishop]_{642-the bishop} had offered [him]_{134-mr. hale} another living , it is true , but if [he]_{134-mr. hale} had come to entertain certain doubts , [he]_{134-mr. hale} could have remained where [he]_{134-mr. hale} was , and so had no occasion to resign . But the truth is , [these country clergymen]_{8138-these country clergymen} live such isolated lives — isolated , [I]_{178-mr. bell} mean , from all intercourse with [men of equal cultivation]_{8139-men of equal cultivation} with [themselves]_{8138-these country clergymen} , by whose minds [they]_{8138-these country clergymen} might regulate [their]_{8138-these country clergymen} own , and discover when [they]_{8138-these country clergymen} were going either too fast or too slow — that [they]_{8138-these country clergymen} are very apt to disturb [themselves]_{8138-these country clergymen} with imaginary doubts as to the articles of faith , and throw up certain opportunities of doing good for very uncertain fancies of [their]_{8138-these country clergymen} own . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ [I]_{178-mr. bell} differ from [you]_{178-mr. bell} . [I]_{178-mr. bell} do not think [they]_{8138-these country clergymen} are very apt to do as [[my]_{178-mr. bell} poor friend]_{8140-my poor friend} [Hale]_{187-miss hale} did . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} was inwardly chafing . “ Perhaps [I]_{135-mr. lennox} used too general an expression in saying ‘ very apt . ’ But certainly , [their]_{8138-these country clergymen} lives are such as very often to produce either inordinate self - sufficiency , or a morbid state of conscience , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} replied [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} with perfect coolness . “ [You]_{135-mr. lennox} do n’t meet with any self - sufficiency among [the lawyers]_{8141-the lawyers} , for instance ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} asked [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “ And seldom , [I]_{135-mr. lennox} imagine , any cases of morbid conscience . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} [He]_{135-mr. lennox} was becoming more and more vexed , and forgetting [his]_{135-mr. lennox} lately - caught trick of good manners . [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} saw now that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had annoyed [[his]_{135-mr. lennox} companion]_{6853-his companion} ; and as [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had talked pretty much for the sake of saying something , and so passing the time away while [[their]_4582-their road]_{4583-their road} lay together , [he]_{135-mr. lennox} was very indifferent as to the exact side [he]_{135-mr. lennox} took upon the question , and quietly came round by saying : “ To be sure , there is something fine in [a man of [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s age]_{8142-a man of mr. hale ’s age} leaving [[his]_{8142-a man of mr. hale ’s age} home]_{1028-his home} of twenty years , and giving up all settled habits , for an idea which was probably erroneous — but that does not matter — an untangible thought . [One]_5094-one can not help admiring [him]_{134-mr. hale} , with a mixture of pity in [one]_5094-one ’s admiration , something like what [one]_5094-one feels for [Don Quixote]_{396-don quixote} . [Such a gentleman]_{8147-such a gentleman} as [he]_{134-mr. hale} was too ! [I]_{135-mr. lennox} shall never forget the refined and simple hospitality [he]_{134-mr. hale} showed to [me]_{135-mr. lennox} that last day at [Helstone]_8-helstone . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} Only half - mollified , and yet anxious , in order to lull certain qualms of [his]_{135-mr. lennox} own conscience , to believe that [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s conduct had a tinge of Quixotism in it , [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} growled out—“Aye ! And [you]_8148-you do n’t know [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . Such a change from [Helstone]_8-helstone ! It is years since [I]_{178-mr. bell} have been at [Helstone]_8-helstone — but [I]_{178-mr. bell} ’ll answer for it , it is standing there yet — every stick and every stone as it has done for the last century , while [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ! [I]_{178-mr. bell} go [there]_457-there every four or five years — and [I]_{178-mr. bell} was born [there]_457-there — yet [I]_{178-mr. bell} do assure [you]_8148-you , [I]_{178-mr. bell} often lose [my]_{178-mr. bell} way — aye , among the very piles of warehouses that are built upon [[[my]_{178-mr. bell} father]_{5535-my father} ’s orchard]_{8152-my father ’s orchard} . Do [we]_8153-we part here ? Well , good - night , [sir]_5140-sir ; [I]_{178-mr. bell} suppose [we]_8153-we shall meet in [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} to - morrow morning . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} CHAPTER XLV . NOT ALL A DREAM . “ Where are the sounds that swam along The buoyant air when [I]_{248-w. s. landor} was young ; The last vibration now is o’er , And [they]_8155-they who listened are no more ; Ah ! let [me]_{248-w. s. landor} close [my]_{248-w. s. landor} eyes and dream . ”_{[248-w. s. landor]} [W. S. LANDOR]_{248-w. s. landor} . The idea of [Helstone]_8-helstone had been suggested to [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s waking mind by [his]_{178-mr. bell} conversation with [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} , and all night long it ran riot through [his]_{178-mr. bell} dreams . [He]_{178-mr. bell} was again [the tutor in [the college]_{4585-the college} where [he]_{178-mr. bell} now held the rank of [Fellow]_4586-fellow]_{4584-the tutor in the college where he now held the rank of fellow} ; it was again a long vacation , and [he]_{178-mr. bell} was staying with [[his]_{178-mr. bell} newly - married friend]_{4587-his newly - married friend} , [the proud husband]_{4588-the proud husband} , and [happy Vicar of [Helstone]_8-helstone]_{4589-happy vicar of helstone} . Over babbling brooks [they]_4590-they took impossible leaps , which seemed to keep them whole days suspended in the air . Time and space were not , though all other things seemed real . Every event was measured by the emotions of the mind , not by its actual existence , for existence it had none . But the trees were gorgeous in their autumnal leafiness — the warm odours of flower and herb came sweet upon the sense — [the young wife]_{4591-the young wife} moved about [the house]_{460-the house} with just that mixture of annoyance at [her]_{4591-the young wife} position , as regarded wealth , with pride in [[her]_{4591-the young wife} handsome and devoted husband]_{4593-her handsome and devoted husband} , which [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} had noticed in real life a quarter of a century ago . The dream was so like life that , when [he]_{178-mr. bell} awoke , [his]_{178-mr. bell} present life seemed a dream . Where was [he]_{178-mr. bell} ? In [the close , handsomely furnished room of [a London hotel]_{4595-a london hotel}]_{4594-the close , handsomely furnished room of a london hotel} ! Where were [those who spoke to [him]_{178-mr. bell}]_{4596-those who spoke to him} , moved around [him]_{178-mr. bell} , touched [him]_{178-mr. bell} , not an instant ago ? Dead ! buried ! lost for evermore , as far as [[earth]_5188-earth ’s for evermore]_{4598-earth ’s for evermore} would extend . [He]_{178-mr. bell} was [an old man]_{1993-an old man} , so lately exultant in the full strength of manhood . The utter loneliness of [his]_{178-mr. bell} life was insupportable to think about . [He]_{178-mr. bell} got up hastily , and tried to forget what never more might be , in a hurried dressing for the breakfast in [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} . [He]_{178-mr. bell} could not attend to all [the lawyer]_{4600-the lawyer} ’s details , which , as [he]_{178-mr. bell} saw , made [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s eyes dilate , and [her]_123-margaret lips grow pale , as one by one fate decreed , or so it seemed , every morsel of evidence which would exonerate [Frederick]_{159-frederick} , should fall from beneath [her]_123-margaret feet and disappear . Even [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s well - regulated professional voice took a softer , tenderer tone , as [he]_{135-mr. lennox} drew near to the extinction of the last hope . It was not that [Margaret]_123-margaret had not been perfectly aware of the result before . It was only that the details of each successive disappointment came with such relentless minuteness to quench all hope , that [she]_123-margaret at last fairly gave way to tears . [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} stopped reading . “ [I]_{135-mr. lennox} had better not go on , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} said [he]_{135-mr. lennox} , in a concerned voice . “ It was a foolish proposal of mine . [Lieutenant Hale]_{347-lieutenant hale} , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} and even this giving [him]_{178-mr. bell} the title of the service from which [he]_{178-mr. bell} had so harshly been expelled , was soothing to [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ [Lieutenant Hale]_{347-lieutenant hale} is happy now ; more secure in fortune and future prospects than [he]_{178-mr. bell} could ever have been in [the navy]_{5135-the navy} ; and has , doubtless , adopted [[his]_{178-mr. bell} wife]_{592-his wife} ’s country as [his]_{178-mr. bell} own . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ That is it , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ It seems so selfish in [me]_123-margaret to regret it , ”_{[123-margaret]} trying to smile , “ and yet [he]_{178-mr. bell} is lost to [me]_123-margaret , and [I]_123-margaret am so lonely . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} turned over [his]_{135-mr. lennox} papers , and wished that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} were as rich and prosperous as [he]_{135-mr. lennox} believed [he]_{135-mr. lennox} should be some day . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} blew [his]_{178-mr. bell} nose , but , otherwise , [he]_{178-mr. bell} also kept silence ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret , in a minute or two , had apparently recovered [her]_123-margaret usual composure . [She]_123-margaret thanked [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} very courteously for [his]_{135-mr. lennox} trouble ; all the more courteously and graciously because [she]_123-margaret was conscious that , by [her]_123-margaret behaviour , [he]_{135-mr. lennox} might probably be led to imagine that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had given [her]_123-margaret needless pain . Yet it was pain [she]_123-margaret would not have been without . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} came up to wish [her]_123-margaret good - bye . “ [Margaret]_123-margaret ! ”_{[178-mr. bell]} said [he]_{178-mr. bell} , as [he]_{178-mr. bell} fumbled with [his]_{178-mr. bell} gloves , “ [I]_{178-mr. bell} am going down to [Helstone]_8-helstone to - morrow , to look at [the old place]_{8158-the old place} . Would [you]_123-margaret like to come with [me]_{178-mr. bell} ? Or would it give [you]_123-margaret too much pain ? Speak out , do n’t be afraid . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Oh , [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret — and could say no more . But [she]_123-margaret took [his]_{178-mr. bell} old gouty hand , and kissed it . “ Come , come ; that ’s enough , ”_{[178-mr. bell]} said [he]_{178-mr. bell} , reddening with awkwardness . “ [I]_{178-mr. bell} suppose [[your]_123-margaret aunt]_{5122-your aunt} [Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} will trust [you]_123-margaret with [me]_{178-mr. bell} . [We]_8160-we ’ll go to - morrow morning , and [we]_8160-we shall get there about two o’clock , [I]_{178-mr. bell} fancy . [We]_8160-we ’ll take a snack , and order dinner at [the little inn]_{8161-the little inn} — [the Lennard Arms]_{112-the lennard arms} , it used to be — and go and get an appetite in [the forest]_{499-the forest} . Can [you]_123-margaret stand it , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? It will be a trial , [I]_{178-mr. bell} know , to [both of [us]_8160-we]_{5352-both of us} , but it will be a pleasure to [me]_{178-mr. bell} , at least . And there [we]_8160-we ’ll dine — it will be but doe - venison , if [we]_8160-we can get it at all — and then [I]_{178-mr. bell} ’ll take [my]_{178-mr. bell} nap , while [you]_123-margaret go out and see [old friends]_{4344-old friends} . [I]_{178-mr. bell} ’ll give [you]_123-margaret back safe and sound , barring railway accidents , and [I]_{178-mr. bell} ’ll insure [your]_123-margaret life for a thousand pounds before starting , which may be some comfort to [[your]_123-margaret relations]_{8165-your relations} ; but otherwise , [I]_{178-mr. bell} ’ll bring [you]_123-margaret back to [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} by lunch time on Friday . So , if [you]_123-margaret say yes , [I]_{178-mr. bell} ’ll just go [upstairs]_521-upstairs and propose it . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ It ’s no use [my]_123-margaret trying to say how much [I]_123-margaret shall like it , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , through [her]_123-margaret tears . “ Well , then , prove [your]_123-margaret gratitude by keeping those fountains of yours dry for the next two days . If [you]_123-margaret do n’t , [I]_123-margaret shall feel queer [myself]_123-margaret about the lachrymal ducts , and [I]_123-margaret do n’t like that . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret wo n’t cry a drop , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , winking [her]_123-margaret eyes to shake the tears off [her]_123-margaret eyelashes , and forcing a smile . “ There ’s [[my]_123-margaret good girl]_{8167-my good girl} . Then [we]_8168-we ’ll go [upstairs]_521-upstairs and settle it all . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret was in a state of almost trembling eagerness , while [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} discussed [his]_{178-mr. bell} plan with [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} [Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} , who was first startled , then doubtful and perplexed , and in the end , yielding rather to the rough force of [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s words than to [her]_123-margaret own conviction ; for to the last , whether it was right or wrong , proper or improper , [she]_123-margaret could not settle to [her]_123-margaret own satisfaction , till [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s safe return , the happy fulfilment of the project , gave [her]_123-margaret decision enough to say , “ [she]_123-margaret was sure it had been a very kind thought of [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s , and just what [she]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret had been wishing for [Margaret]_123-margaret , as giving [her]_123-margaret the very change which [she]_123-margaret required , after all the anxious time [she]_123-margaret had had . ”_{[123-margaret]} CHAPTER XLVI . ONCE AND NOW . “ So on those happy days of [yore]_8170-yore Oft as [I]_123-margaret dare to dwell once more , Still must [I]_123-margaret miss [the friends]_{8171-the friends} so tried , Whom Death has severed from [my]_123-margaret side . But ever when true friendship binds , Spirit it is that spirit finds ; In spirit then [our]_8172-our bliss [we]_8172-our found , In spirit yet to [them]_4603-they [I]_123-margaret ’m bound . ”_{[123-margaret]} UHLAND . [Margaret]_123-margaret was ready long before the appointed time , and had leisure enough to cry a little , quietly , when unobserved , and to smile brightly when [any one]_{483-any one} looked at [her]_123-margaret . [Her]_123-margaret last alarm was lest [they]_4603-they should be too late and miss [the train]_{5492-the train} ; but no ! [they]_4603-they were all in time ; and [she]_123-margaret breathed freely and happily at length , seated in [the carriage opposite to [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell}]_{4605-the carriage opposite to mr. bell} , and whirling away past [the well - known stations]_{4606-the well - known stations} ; seeing [the old south country - towns]_{4607-the old south country - towns} and hamlets sleeping in the warm light of the pure sun , which gave a yet ruddier colour to [their]_4603-they tiled roofs , so different to [the cold slates of [the north]_{5435-the north}]_{4608-the cold slates of the north} . Broods of pigeons hovered around [these peaked quaint gables]_{4610-these peaked quaint gables} , slowly settling here and there , and ruffling [their]_4603-they soft , shiny feathers , as if exposing every fibre to the delicious warmth . There were [few people]_{4611-few people} about at [the stations]_{4612-the stations} , it almost seemed as if [they]_{4611-few people} were too lazily content to wish to travel ; none of the bustle and stir that [Margaret]_123-margaret had noticed in [her]_123-margaret two journeys on [the [London]_6-london and North - Western line]_{4613-the london and north - western line} . Later on in the year , [this line of [railway]_4615-railway]_{4614-this line of railway} should be stirring and alive with [rich pleasure - seekers]_{4616-rich pleasure - seekers} ; but as to the constant going to and fro of [busy tradespeople]_{4617-busy tradespeople} it would always be widely different from [the northern lines]_{4618-the northern lines} . Here [a spectator or two]_{4619-a spectator or two} stood lounging at nearly [every station]_{4620-every station} , with [his]_{4619-a spectator or two} hands in [his]_{4619-a spectator or two} pockets , so absorbed in the simple act of watching , that it made [the travellers]_{4195-the travellers} wonder what [he]_{4619-a spectator or two} could find to do when [the train]_{5492-the train} whirled away , and only the blank of [a railway]_{4623-a railway} , [some sheds]_{4624-some sheds} , and [a distant field or two]_{4625-a distant field or two} were left for [him]_{4619-a spectator or two} to gaze upon . The hot air danced over the golden stillness of [the land]_{2750-the land} , [farm]_4627-farm after [farm]_4627-farm was left behind , each reminding [Margaret]_123-margaret of German Idylls — of [Herman]_397-herman and [Dorothea]_398-dorothea — of [Evangeline]_{399-evangeline} . From this waking dream [she]_123-margaret was roused . It was the place to leave [the train]_{5492-the train} and take the fly to [Helstone]_8-helstone . And now sharper feelings came shooting through [her]_123-margaret heart , whether pain or pleasure [she]_123-margaret could hardly tell . [Every mile]_{4630-every mile} was redolent of associations , which [she]_123-margaret would not have missed for [the world]_{5098-the world} , but each of which made [her]_123-margaret cry upon “ the days that are no more , ”_{[123-margaret]} with ineffable longing . The last time [she]_123-margaret had passed along [this road]_{5581-this road} was when [she]_123-margaret had left [it]_{5581-this road} with [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and [mother]_445-mother — the day , the season , had been gloomy , and [she]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret hopeless , but [they]_4635-they were there with [her]_123-margaret . Now [she]_123-margaret was alone , [an orphan]_{4636-an orphan} , and [they]_4635-they , strangely , had gone away from [her]_123-margaret , and vanished from the face of [the earth]_{509-the earth} . It hurt [her]_123-margaret to see [the Helstone road]_{4638-the helstone road} so flooded in the sunlight , and every turn and every familiar tree so precisely the same in [its]_{5581-this road} summer glory as it had been in former years . [Nature]_400-nature felt no change and was ever young . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} knew something of what would be passing through [her]_123-margaret mind , and wisely and kindly held [his]_{178-mr. bell} tongue . [They]_4639-they drove up to [the Lennard Arms]_{4640-the lennard arms} ; [half farm - house]_{4641-half farm - house} , [half - inn]_{4642-half - inn} , standing a little apart from [the road]_{1348-the road} , as much as to say , that [the host]_{4644-the host} did not so depend on the custom of [travellers]_{4645-travellers} , as to have to court it by any obtrusiveness ; [they]_4635-they , rather , must seek [him]_{4644-the host} out . [The house]_{460-the house} fronted [the village green]_{4647-the village green} ; and right before [it]_{460-the house} stood an immemorial lime - tree benched all round , in some hidden recesses of whose leafy wealth hung the grim escutcheon of [the Lennards]_{401-the lennards} . The door of [the inn]_{4648-the inn} stood wide open , but there was no hospitable hurry to receive [the travellers]_{4195-the travellers} . When [the landlady]_{4650-the landlady} did appear — and [they]_{4650-the landlady} might have abstracted many an article first — [she]_123-margaret gave [them]_{4650-the landlady} a kind welcome , almost as if [they]_{4650-the landlady} had been [invited guests]_{4651-invited guests} , and apologised for [her]_123-margaret coming having been so delayed , by saying , that it was hay - time , and the provisions for [the men]_{5458-the men} had to be sent a - field , and [she]_123-margaret had been too busy packing up the baskets to hear the noise of wheels over [the road]_{1348-the road} , which , since [they]_{4650-the landlady} left [the highway]_{4654-the highway} , ran over soft short turf . “ Why , bless [me]_123-margaret ! ”_{[123-margaret]} exclaimed [she]_123-margaret , as at the end of [her]_123-margaret apology a glint of sunshine showed [her]_123-margaret [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s face , hitherto unobserved in [that shady parlour]_{4655-that shady parlour} . “ It ’s [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , [Jenny]_136-jenny , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , running to the door , and calling to [[her]_123-margaret daughter]_{480-her daughter} . “ Come here , come directly , it ’s [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} And then [she]_123-margaret went up to [Margaret]_123-margaret , and shook hands with motherly fondness . “ And how are [you]_123-margaret all ? How ’s [the Vicar]_{8173-the vicar} and [Miss Dixon]_186-dixon ? [The Vicar]_{8173-the vicar} above all ! God bless [him]_{8173-the vicar} ! [We]_123-margaret ’ve never ceased to be sorry that [he]_{8173-the vicar} left . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret tried to speak and tell [her]_123-margaret of [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s death ; of [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} ’s it was evident that [Mrs. Purkis]_{402-mrs. purkis} was aware , from [her]_{402-mrs. purkis} omission of [her]_{402-mrs. purkis} name . But [she]_{402-mrs. purkis} choked in the effort , and could only touch [her]_{402-mrs. purkis} deep mourning , and say the one word , “ [Papa]_139-papa . ”_{[402-mrs. purkis]} “ Surely , [sir]_5140-sir , it ’s never so ! ”_{[402-mrs. purkis]} said [Mrs. Purkis]_{402-mrs. purkis} , turning to [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} for confirmation of the sad suspicion that now entered [her]_{402-mrs. purkis} mind . “ There was a gentleman here in the spring — might have been as long ago as last winter — who told [us]_123-margaret a deal of [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} and [Miss Margaret]_123-margaret ; and [he]_{134-mr. hale} said [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} was gone , [poor lady]_{2891-poor lady} . But never a word of [the Vicar]_{8173-the vicar} ’s being ailing ! ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ It is so , however , ”_{[178-mr. bell]} said [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “ [He]_{8173-the vicar} died quite suddenly , when on a visit to [me]_{178-mr. bell} at [Oxford]_27-oxford . [He]_{8173-the vicar} was [a good man]_{5840-a good man} , [Mrs. Purkis]_{402-mrs. purkis} , and there ’s many of [us]_123-margaret that might be thankful to have as calm an end as [his]_{8173-the vicar} . Come , [Margaret]_123-margaret , [[my]_{178-mr. bell} dear]_{5418-my dear} ! [[Her]_{142-mrs. hale} father]_{444-her father} was [[my]_{178-mr. bell} oldest friend]_{8181-my oldest friend} , and [she]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s [[my]_{178-mr. bell} god - daughter]_{4250-my god - daughter} , so [I]_{178-mr. bell} thought [we]_123-margaret would just come down together and see [the old place]_{8158-the old place} ; and [I]_{178-mr. bell} know of old [you]_123-margaret can give [us]_123-margaret [comfortable rooms]_{8184-comfortable rooms} and a capital dinner . [You]_123-margaret do n’t remember [me]_{178-mr. bell} [I]_{178-mr. bell} see , but [my]_{178-mr. bell} name is [Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , and once or twice when [the parsonage]_{5117-the parsonage} has been full , [I]_{178-mr. bell} ’ve slept [here]_5144-here , and tasted [your]_123-margaret good ale . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ To be sure ; [I]_{178-mr. bell} ask [your]_123-margaret pardon ; but [you]_123-margaret see [I]_{178-mr. bell} was taken up with [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . Let [me]_{178-mr. bell} show [you]_123-margaret to [a room]_{4306-a room} , [Miss Margaret]_123-margaret , where [you]_123-margaret can take off [your]_123-margaret bonnet , and wash [your]_123-margaret face . It ’s only this very morning [I]_{178-mr. bell} plunged some fresh - gathered roses head downward in the water - jug , for thought [I]_{178-mr. bell} , perhaps some one will be coming , and there ’s nothing so sweet as spring - water scented by a musk rose or two . To think of [the Vicar]_{8173-the vicar} being dead ! Well , to be sure , [we]_8189-we must all die ; only [that gentleman]_{7748-that gentleman} said , [he]_{7748-that gentleman} was quite picking up after [his]_{7748-that gentleman} trouble about [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s death . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Come down to [me]_{178-mr. bell} , [Mrs. Purkis]_{402-mrs. purkis} , after [you]_123-margaret have attended to [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . [I]_{178-mr. bell} want to have a consultation with [you]_123-margaret about dinner . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} The little casement window in [[Margaret]_123-margaret ’s bed - chamber]_{4659-margaret ’s bed - chamber} was almost filled up with rose and vine branches ; but , pushing them aside , and stretching a little out , [she]_123-margaret could see the tops of [the parsonage]_{5117-the parsonage} chimneys above the trees , and distinguish many a well - known line through the leaves . “ Aye ! ”_{[402-mrs. purkis]} said [Mrs. Purkis]_{402-mrs. purkis} , smoothing down the bed , and despatching [Jenny]_136-jenny for an armful of lavender - scented towels , “ times is changed , [miss]_5091-miss ; [[our]_8189-we new Vicar]_{8192-our new vicar} has [seven children]_{8193-seven children} , and is building [a nursery]_{8194-a nursery} ready for more , just where the arbour and [tool - house]_{8195-tool - house} used to be in old times . And [he]_{8192-our new vicar} has had new grates put in , and a plate - glass window in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} . [He]_{8192-our new vicar} and [[his]_{8192-our new vicar} wife]_{592-his wife} are [stirring people]_{8198-stirring people} , and have done a deal of good ; at least [they]_8199-they say it ’s doing good ; if it were not , [I]_{402-mrs. purkis} should call it turning things upside down for very little purpose . [The new Vicar]_{8200-the new vicar} is [a teetotaller]_{8201-a teetotaller} , [miss]_5091-miss , and [a magistrate]_{7266-a magistrate} , and [[his]_{8192-our new vicar} wife]_{592-his wife} has a deal of receipts for economical cooking , and is for making bread without yeast ; and [they]_8199-they both talk so much , and both at a time , that [they]_8199-they knock one down as it were , and it ’s not till [they]_8199-they ’re gone , and [one]_5094-one ’s a little at peace , that one can think that there were things [one]_5094-one might have said on [one]_5094-one ’s own side of the question . [He]_{8192-our new vicar} ’ll be after [the men]_{5458-the men} ’s cans in [the hay - field]_{8209-the hay - field} , and peeping in ; and then there ’ll be an ado because it ’s not ginger - beer , but [I]_{402-mrs. purkis} ca n’t help it . [[My]_{402-mrs. purkis} mother]_{5749-my mother} and [[my]_{402-mrs. purkis} grandmother]_{8211-my grandmother} before [me]_{402-mrs. purkis} sent good malt liquor to [hay - makers]_{8212-hay - makers} , and took salts and [senna]_8213-senna when anything ailed [them]_{8212-hay - makers} ; and [I]_{402-mrs. purkis} must e’en go on in [their]_8199-they ways , though [Mrs. Hepworth]_{403-mrs. hepworth} does want to give [me]_{402-mrs. purkis} comfits instead of medicine , which , as [she]_{403-mrs. hepworth} says , is a deal pleasanter , only [I]_{402-mrs. purkis} ’ve no faith in it . But [I]_{402-mrs. purkis} must go , [miss]_5091-miss , though [I]_{402-mrs. purkis} ’m wanting to hear many a thing ; [I]_{402-mrs. purkis} ’ll come back to [you]_5091-miss before long . ”_{[402-mrs. purkis]} [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} had strawberries and cream , a loaf of brown bread , and a jug of milk ( together with a Stilton cheese and a bottle of port for [his]_{178-mr. bell} own private refreshment ) , ready for [Margaret]_123-margaret on [her]_123-margaret coming down [stairs]_877-stairs ; and after this rustic luncheon [they]_4662-they set out for a walk , hardly knowing in what direction to turn , so many old familiar inducements were there in each . “ Shall [we]_4662-they go past [the vicarage]_{8215-the vicarage} ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} asked [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “ No , not yet . [We]_4662-they will go this way , and make a round so as to come back by it , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . Here and there old trees had been felled the autumn before ; or [[a squatter]_{4663-a squatter} ’s cottage roughly - built and decaying cottage]_{4664-a squatter ’s cottage roughly - built and decaying cottage} had disappeared . [Margaret]_123-margaret missed [them]_4665-them each and all , and grieved over [them]_4665-them like [old friends]_{4344-old friends} . [They]_4662-they came past the spot where [she]_123-margaret and [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} had sketched . The white , lightning - scarred trunk of the venerable beech , among whose roots [they]_4662-they had sate down was there no more ; [the old man]_{748-the old man} , [the inhabitant of [the ruinous cottage]_{4669-the ruinous cottage}]_{4668-the inhabitant of the ruinous cottage} , was dead ; [the cottage]_{4670-the cottage} had been pulled down , and a new one , tidy and respectable , had been built in [its]_4671-its stead . There was a small garden on the place where the beech - tree had been . “ [I]_123-margaret did not think [I]_123-margaret had been so old , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret after a pause of silence ; and [she]_123-margaret turned away sighing . “ Yes ! ”_{[178-mr. bell]} said [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “ It is the first changes among familiar things that make such a mystery of time to [the young]_{8216-the young} , afterwards [we]_4662-they lose the sense of the mysterious . [I]_{178-mr. bell} take changes in all [I]_{178-mr. bell} see as a matter of course . The instability of all human things is familiar to [me]_{178-mr. bell} , to [you]_8217-you it is new and oppressive . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Let [us]_4662-they go on to see [little Susan]_171-susan , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , drawing [[her]_123-margaret companion]_{439-her companion} up [a grassy road - way]_{4673-a grassy road - way} , leading under the shadow of [a forest glade]_{4674-a forest glade} . “ With all [my]_123-margaret heart , though [I]_123-margaret have not an idea who [little Susan]_171-susan may be . But [I]_123-margaret have a kindness for all [Susans]_404-susans , for [simple Susan]_171-susan ’s sake . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [My]_{178-mr. bell} little [Susan]_171-susan was disappointed when [I]_{178-mr. bell} left without wishing [her]_171-susan good - bye ; and it has been on [my]_{178-mr. bell} conscience ever since , that [I]_{178-mr. bell} gave [her]_171-susan pain which a little more exertion on [my]_{178-mr. bell} part might have prevented . But it is a long way . Are [you]_123-margaret sure [you]_123-margaret will not be tired ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Quite sure . That is , if [you]_123-margaret do n’t walk so fast . [You]_123-margaret see , here there are no views that can give [one]_5094-one an excuse for stopping to take breath . [You]_123-margaret would think it romantic to be walking with [a person ‘ fat and scant o ’ breath]_{8219-a person ‘ fat and scant o ’ breath} ’ if [I]_{178-mr. bell} were [Hamlet]_405-hamlet , [Prince of [Denmark]_113-denmark]_{8220-prince of denmark} . Have compassion on [my]_{178-mr. bell} infirmities for [his]_405-hamlet sake . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ [I]_123-margaret will walk slower for [your]_123-margaret own sake . [I]_123-margaret like [you]_123-margaret twenty times better than [Hamlet]_405-hamlet . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ On the principle that a living ass is better than a dead lion ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Perhaps so . [I]_{178-mr. bell} do n’t analyse [my]_{178-mr. bell} feelings . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ [I]_123-margaret am content to take [your]_123-margaret liking [me]_123-margaret , without examining too curiously into the materials it is made of . Only [we]_8221-we need not walk at a snail ’s pace . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Very well . Walk at [your]_123-margaret own pace , and [I]_{178-mr. bell} will follow . Or stop still and meditate , like the Hamlet [you]_123-margaret compare [yourself]_123-margaret to , if [I]_{178-mr. bell} go too fast . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Thank [you]_123-margaret . But as [[my]_{178-mr. bell} mother]_{5749-my mother} has not murdered [[my]_{178-mr. bell} father]_{5535-my father} , and afterwards married [[my]_{178-mr. bell} uncle]_{5178-my uncle} , [I]_{178-mr. bell} should n’t know what to think about , unless it were balancing the chances of [our]_8221-we having a well - cooked dinner or not . What do [you]_123-margaret think ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ [I]_123-margaret am in good hopes . [She]_{5749-my mother} used to be considered [a famous cook]_{8225-a famous cook} as far as Helstone opinion went . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But have [you]_123-margaret considered the distraction of mind produced by all this haymaking ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} [Margaret]_123-margaret felt all [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s kindness in trying to make cheerful talk about nothing , to endeavour to prevent [her]_123-margaret from thinking too curiously about the past . But [she]_123-margaret would rather have gone over these dear - loved walks in silence , if indeed [she]_123-margaret were not ungrateful enough to wish that [she]_123-margaret might have been alone . [They]_4675-they reached [the cottage where [[Susan]_171-susan ’s widowed mother]_{4677-susan ’s widowed mother} lived]_{4676-the cottage where susan ’s widowed mother lived} . [Susan]_171-susan was not [there]_457-there . [She]_171-susan was gone to [the parochial school]_{4679-the parochial school} . [Margaret]_123-margaret was disappointed , and [the poor woman]_{4680-the poor woman} saw it , and began to make a kind of apology . “ Oh ! it is quite right , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ [I]_123-margaret am very glad to hear it . [I]_123-margaret might have thought of it . Only [she]_171-susan used to stop at [home]_510-home with [you]_{178-mr. bell} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Yes , [she]_171-susan did ; and [I]_{5788-the mother} miss [her]_171-susan sadly . [I]_{5788-the mother} used to teach [her]_171-susan what little [I]_{5788-the mother} knew at nights . It were not much to be sure . But [she]_171-susan were getting such [a handy girl]_{8227-a handy girl} , that [I]_{5788-the mother} miss [her]_171-susan sore . But [she]_171-susan ’s a deal above [me]_{5788-the mother} in learning now . ”_{[5788-the mother]} And [the mother]_{5788-the mother} sighed . “ [I]_{5788-the mother} ’m all wrong , ”_{[5788-the mother]} growled [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “ Do n’t mind what [I]_{178-mr. bell} say . [I]_{178-mr. bell} ’m a hundred years behind [the world]_{5098-the world} . But [I]_{178-mr. bell} should say , that [the child]_{507-the child} was getting a better and simpler , and more natural education stopping at [home]_510-home , and helping [[her]_{507-the child} mother]_{469-her mother} , and learning to read a chapter in the New Testament every night by [her]_{507-the child} side , than from all the schooling under the sun . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} [Margaret]_123-margaret did not want to encourage [him]_{178-mr. bell} to go on by replying to [him]_{178-mr. bell} , and so prolonging the discussion before [the mother]_{5788-the mother} . So [she]_123-margaret turned to [her]_{5788-the mother} and asked , “ How is [old Betty Barnes]_{406-old betty barnes} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_{3675-the woman} do n’t know , ”_{[3675-the woman]} said [the woman]_{3675-the woman} rather shortly . “ [We’se]_8232-we’se not [friends]_461-friends . ”_{[3675-the woman]} “ Why not ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret , who had formerly been [the peace - maker of [the village]_{4685-the village}]_{4684-the peace - maker of the village} . “ [She]_{406-old betty barnes} stole [my]_123-margaret cat . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Did [she]_{406-old betty barnes} know it was [yours]_123-margaret ? ”_{[3675-the woman]} “ [I]_{3675-the woman} do n’t know . [I]_{3675-the woman} reckon not . ”_{[3675-the woman]} “ Well ! could not [you]_123-margaret get it back again when [you]_123-margaret told [her]_{406-old betty barnes} it was [yours]_123-margaret ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ No ! for [she]_{406-old betty barnes} ’d burnt it . ”_{[3675-the woman]} “ Burnt it ! ”_{[123-margaret]} exclaimed both [Margaret]_123-margaret and [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “ Roasted it ! ”_{[3675-the woman]} explained [the woman]_{3675-the woman} . It was no explanation . By dint of questioning , [Margaret]_123-margaret extracted from [her]_123-margaret the horrible fact that [Betty Barnes]_{406-old betty barnes} , having been induced by [a gipsy fortune - teller]_{4687-a gipsy fortune - teller} to lend [the latter]_{947-the latter} [[her]_{406-old betty barnes} husband]_{594-her husband} ’s Sunday clothes , on promise of having [them]_4690-them faithfully returned on the Saturday night before [Goodman Barnes]_{407-goodman barnes} should have missed [them]_4690-them , became alarmed by [their]_4690-them non - appearance , and [her]_{406-old betty barnes} consequent dread of [[her]_{406-old betty barnes} husband]_{594-her husband} ’s anger , and as , according to one of the savage country superstitions , the cries of a cat , in the agonies of being boiled or roasted alive ; compelled ( as it were ) the powers of darkness to fulfil the wishes of [the executioner]_{4692-the executioner} , resort had been had to the charm . [The poor woman]_{4680-the poor woman} evidently believed in its efficacy ; [her]_{4680-the poor woman} only feeling was indignation that [her]_{4680-the poor woman} cat had been chosen out from all others for a sacrifice . [Margaret]_123-margaret listened in horror ; and endeavoured in vain to enlighten [the woman]_{3675-the woman} ’s mind ; but [she]_123-margaret was obliged to give it up in despair . Step by step [she]_123-margaret got [the woman]_{3675-the woman} to admit certain facts , of which the logical connexion and sequence was perfectly clear to [Margaret]_123-margaret ; but at the end , [the bewildered woman]_{4696-the bewildered woman} simply repeated [her]_{4696-the bewildered woman} first assertion , namely , that “ it were very cruel for sure , and [she]_{4696-the bewildered woman} should not like to do it ; but that there was nothing like it for giving [a person]_{2404-a person} what [they]_{2404-a person} wished for ; [she]_{4696-the bewildered woman} had heard it all [her]_{4696-the bewildered woman} life ; but it were very cruel for all that . ”_{[4696-the bewildered woman]} [Margaret]_123-margaret gave it up in despair , and walked away sick at heart . “ [You]_123-margaret are [a good girl]_{3233-a good girl} not to triumph over [me]_{178-mr. bell} , ”_{[178-mr. bell]} said [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “ How ? What do [you]_123-margaret mean ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ [I]_{4696-the bewildered woman} own [I]_{4696-the bewildered woman} am wrong about schooling . Anything rather than have [that child]_{8236-that child} brought up in such practical paganism . ”_{[4696-the bewildered woman]} “ Oh ! [I]_{178-mr. bell} remember . [Poor little Susan]_171-susan ! [I]_{178-mr. bell} must go and see [her]_171-susan ; would [you]_123-margaret mind calling at [the school]_{654-the school} ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Not a bit . [I]_4697-they am curious to see something of the teaching [she]_171-susan is to receive . ”_[4697-they] [They]_4697-they did not speak much more , but thridded [their]_4697-they way through [many a bosky dell , whose soft green influence]_{4698-many a bosky dell , whose soft green influence} could not charm away the shock and the pain in [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s heart , caused by the recital of such cruelty ; a recital too , the manner of which betrayed such utter want of imagination , and therefore of any sympathy with the suffering animal . The buzz of voices , like the murmur of a hive of busy human bees , made itself heard as soon as [they]_4697-they emerged from [the forest]_{499-the forest} on [the more open village - green on which [the school]_{654-the school} was situated]_{4700-the more open village - green on which the school was situated} . The door was wide open , and [they]_4697-they entered . [A brisk lady in black , here , there]_{4702-a brisk lady in black , here , there} , and everywhere , perceived [them]_4697-they , and bade [them]_4697-they welcome with somewhat of the hostess - air which , [Margaret]_123-margaret remembered , [[her]_123-margaret mother]_{469-her mother} was wo nt to assume , only in a more soft and languid manner , when [any rare visitors]_{4704-any rare visitors} strayed in to inspect [the school]_{654-the school} . [She]_123-margaret knew at once it was [[the present Vicar]_{4706-the present vicar} ’s wife]_{4707-the present vicar ’s wife} , [[her]_123-margaret mother ’s successor]_{4708-her mother ’s successor} ; and [she]_123-margaret would have drawn back from the interview had it been possible ; but in an instant [she]_123-margaret had conquered this feeling , and modestly advanced , meeting many a bright glance of recognition , and hearing many a half - suppressed murmur of “ It ’s [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . ”_{[4710-the vicar ’s lady]} [[The Vicar]_{8173-the vicar} ’s lady]_{4710-the vicar ’s lady} heard the name , and [her]_{4710-the vicar ’s lady} manner at once became more kindly . [Margaret]_123-margaret wished [she]_123-margaret could have helped feeling that it also became more patronizing . [The lady]_{1383-the lady} held out a hand to [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , with , — “ [[Your]_123-margaret father]_{5373-your father} , [I]_{1383-the lady} presume , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . [I]_{1383-the lady} see it by the likeness . [I]_{1383-the lady} am sure [I]_{1383-the lady} am very glad to see [you]_123-margaret , [sir]_5140-sir , and so will [the Vicar]_{8173-the vicar} be . ”_{[1383-the lady]} [Margaret]_123-margaret explained that it was not [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , and stammered out the fact of [his]_{444-her father} death ; wondering all the time how [Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} could have borne coming to revisit [Helstone]_8-helstone , if it had been as [the Vicar ’s lady]_{4710-the vicar ’s lady} supposed . [She]_123-margaret did not hear what [Mrs. Hepworth]_{403-mrs. hepworth} was saying , and left it to [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} to reply , looking round , meanwhile , for [[her]_123-margaret old acquaintances]_{4714-her old acquaintances} . “ Ah ! [I]_{178-mr. bell} see [you]_123-margaret would like to take a class , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . [I]_{178-mr. bell} know it by [myself]_{178-mr. bell} . [First class]_{8241-first class} stand up for a parsing lesson with [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} [Poor Margaret]_123-margaret , whose visit was sentimental , not in any degree inspective , felt [herself]_123-margaret taken in ; but as in some way bringing [her]_123-margaret in contact with [little eager faces]_{4715-little eager faces} , once well - known , and who had received the solemn rite of baptism from [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , [she]_123-margaret sate down , half losing [herself]_123-margaret in tracing out the changing features of [the girls]_{1323-the girls} , and holding [Susan]_171-susan ’s hand for a minute or two , unobserved by all , while [the first class]_{4718-the first class} sought for [their]_{1323-the girls} books , and [[the Vicar]_{8173-the vicar} ’s lady]_{4710-the vicar ’s lady} went as near as [a lady]_{5171-a lady} could towards holding [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} by the button , while [she]_123-margaret explained the Phonetic system to [him]_{178-mr. bell} , and gave [him]_{178-mr. bell} a conversation [she]_123-margaret had had with [the Inspector]_{3560-the inspector} about it . [Margaret]_123-margaret bent over [her]_123-margaret book , and seeing nothing but that — hearing the buzz of [children]_{1434-children} ’s voices , old times rose up , and [she]_123-margaret thought of [them]_{1434-children} , and [her]_123-margaret eyes filled with tears , till all at once there was a pause — [one of [the girls]_{1323-the girls}]_{4724-one of the girls} was stumbling over the apparently simple word “ a , ”_{[4724-one of the girls]} uncertain what to call it . “ A , an indefinite article , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , mildly . “ [I]_{8173-the vicar} beg [your]_123-margaret pardon , ”_{[8173-the vicar]} said [[the Vicar]_{8173-the vicar} ’s wife]_{4727-the vicar ’s wife} , all eyes and ears ; “ but [we]_8242-we are taught by [Mr. Milsome]_{408-mr. milsome} to call ‘ a ’ an — who can remember ? ”_{[8173-the vicar]} “ An adjective absolute , ”_{[123-margaret]} said half - a - dozen voices at once . And [Margaret]_123-margaret sate abashed . [The children]_{682-the children} knew more than [she]_123-margaret did . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} turned away , and smiled . [Margaret]_123-margaret spoke no more during the lesson . But after it was over , [she]_123-margaret went quietly round to [one or two old favourites]_{4729-one or two old favourites} , and talked to [them]_{4729-one or two old favourites} a little . [They]_{4729-one or two old favourites} were growing out of [children]_{1434-children} into [great girls]_{4731-great girls} ; passing out of [their]_{4729-one or two old favourites} recollection in [their]_{4729-one or two old favourites} rapid development , as [she]_123-margaret , by [her]_123-margaret three year ’s absence , was vanishing from [theirs]_{4729-one or two old favourites} . Still [she]_123-margaret was glad to have seen [them]_{4729-one or two old favourites} all again , though a tinge of sadness mixed itself with [her]_123-margaret pleasure . When school was over for the day , it was yet early in the summer afternoon ; and [Mrs. Hepworth]_{403-mrs. hepworth} proposed to [Margaret]_123-margaret that [she]_123-margaret and [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} should accompany [her]_123-margaret to [the parsonage]_{5117-the parsonage} , and see — the word “ improvements ”_{[123-margaret]} had half slipped out of [her]_123-margaret mouth , but [she]_123-margaret substituted the more cautious term “ alterations ”_{[123-margaret]} which [the present Vicar]_{4706-the present vicar} was making . [Margaret]_123-margaret did not care a straw about seeing the alterations , which jarred upon [her]_123-margaret fond recollection of what [[her]_123-margaret home]_{448-her home} had been ; but [she]_123-margaret longed to see [the old place]_{8158-the old place} once more , even though [she]_123-margaret shivered away from the pain which [she]_123-margaret knew [she]_123-margaret should feel . [The parsonage]_{5117-the parsonage} was so altered , both inside and out , that the real pain was less than [she]_123-margaret anticipated . It was not like [the same place]_{4737-the same place} . [The garden]_{723-the garden} , the grass - plat , formerly so daintily trim that even a stray rose - leaf seemed like a fleck on the exquisite arrangement and propriety , was strewed with [children]_{1434-children} ’s things ; a bag of marbles here , a hoop there ; a straw - hat forced down upon a rose - tree as on a peg , to the destruction of a long beautiful tender branch laden with flowers , which in former days would have been trained up tenderly , as if beloved . [The little square matted hall]_{4740-the little square matted hall} was equally filled with signs of merry healthy rough childhood . “ Ah ! ”_{[403-mrs. hepworth]} said [Mrs. Hepworth]_{403-mrs. hepworth} , “ [you]_123-margaret must excuse this untidiness , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . When [the nursery]_{496-the nursery} is finished , [I]_{403-mrs. hepworth} shall insist upon a little order . [We]_8244-we are building [a nursery out of [[your]_123-margaret room]_{5517-your room}]_{8245-a nursery out of your room} , [I]_{403-mrs. hepworth} believe . How did [you]_123-margaret manage , [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , without [a nursery]_{8194-a nursery} ? ”_{[403-mrs. hepworth]} “ [We]_8244-we were but two , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ [You]_123-margaret have many [children]_{1434-children} , [I]_123-margaret presume ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Seven . Look here ! [we]_8244-we are throwing out a window to [the road]_{1348-the road} on this side . [Mr. Hepworth]_{409-mr. hepworth} is spending an immense deal of money on [this house]_{2584-this house} ; but really it was scarcely habitable when [we]_8244-we came — for so large a family as [ours]_8244-we [I]_{403-mrs. hepworth} mean , of course . ”_{[403-mrs. hepworth]} [Every room in [the house]_{460-the house}]_{4741-every room in the house} was changed , besides the one of which [Mrs. Hepworth]_{403-mrs. hepworth} spoke , which had been [[Mr. Hale]_{134-mr. hale} ’s study]_{4743-mr. hale ’s study} formerly ; and where the green gloom and delicious quiet of [the place]_{657-the place} had conduced , as [he]_{134-mr. hale} had said , to a habit of meditation , but , perhaps , in some degree to the formation of a character more fitted for thought than action . The new window gave a view of [the road]_{1348-the road} , and had many advantages , as [Mrs. Hepworth]_{403-mrs. hepworth} pointed out . From it [the wandering sheep of [[her]_{403-mrs. hepworth} husband]_{594-her husband} ’s flock]_{4746-the wandering sheep of her husband ’s flock} might be seen , who straggled to [the tempting beer - house]_{4748-the tempting beer - house} , unobserved as [they]_{4746-the wandering sheep of her husband ’s flock} might hope , but not unobserved in reality ; for [the active Vicar]_{4749-the active vicar} kept [his]_{4749-the active vicar} eye on [the road]_{1348-the road} , even during the composition of [his]_{4749-the active vicar} most orthodox sermons , and had a hat and stick hanging ready at hand to seize , before sallying out after [[his]_{4749-the active vicar} parishioners]_{680-his parishioners} , who had need of quick legs if [they]_{680-his parishioners} could take refuge in the “ Jolly Forester ”_{[403-mrs. hepworth]} before [the teetotal Vicar]_{4752-the teetotal vicar} had arrested [them]_{680-his parishioners} . [The whole family]_{4753-the whole family} were quick , brisk , loud - talking , kind - hearted , and not troubled with much delicacy of perception . [Margaret]_123-margaret feared that [Mrs. Hepworth]_{403-mrs. hepworth} would find out that [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} was playing upon [her]_123-margaret , in the admiration [he]_{178-mr. bell} thought fit to express for everything that especially grated on [his]_{178-mr. bell} taste . But no ! [she]_123-margaret took it all literally , and with such good faith , that [Margaret]_123-margaret could not help remonstrating with [him]_{178-mr. bell} as [they]_4754-they walked slowly away from [the parsonage]_{5117-the parsonage} back to [[their]_4754-they inn]_{4756-their inn} . “ Do n’t scold , [Margaret]_123-margaret . It was all because of [you]_123-margaret . If [she]_123-margaret had not shown [you]_123-margaret every change with such evident exultation in [their]_4754-they superior sense , in perceiving what an improvement this and that would be , [I]_4754-they could have behaved well . But if [you]_123-margaret must go on preaching , keep it till after dinner , when it will send [me]_4754-they to sleep , and help [my]_4754-they digestion . ”_[4754-they] [They]_4754-they were both of [them]_4754-they tired , and [Margaret]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret so much so , that [she]_123-margaret was unwilling to go out as [she]_123-margaret had proposed to do , and have another ramble among [the woods]_{4757-the woods} and fields so close to [the home of [her]_123-margaret childhood]_{4758-the home of her childhood} . And , somehow , this visit to [Helstone]_8-helstone had not been all — had not been exactly what [she]_123-margaret had expected . There was change everywhere ; slight , yet pervading all . [Households]_{4759-households} were changed by absence , or death , or marriage , or the natural mutations brought by days and months and years , which carry [us]_4760-we on imperceptibly from childhood to youth , and thence through manhood to age , whence [we]_4760-we drop like fruit , fully ripe , into [the quiet mother earth]_{4761-the quiet mother earth} . [Places]_4762-places were changed — a tree gone here , a bough there , bringing in a long ray of light where no light was before — [a road]_{4763-a road} was trimmed and narrowed , and the green straggling pathway by [its]_{4763-a road} side enclosed and cultivated . A great improvement it was called ; but [Margaret]_123-margaret sighed over the old picturesqueness , the old gloom , and the grassy way - side of former days . [She]_123-margaret sate by the window on the little settle , sadly gazing out upon the gathering shades of night , which harmonized well with [her]_123-margaret pensive thought . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} slept soundly , after [his]_{178-mr. bell} unusual exercise through the day . At last [he]_{178-mr. bell} was roused by the entrance of the tea - tray , brought in by [a flushed - looking country - girl , who had evidently been finding some variety from [her]_{4764-a flushed - looking country - girl , who had evidently been finding some variety from her usual occupation of waiter , in assisting this day in the hay - field} usual occupation of waiter , in assisting this day in [the hay - field]_{8209-the hay - field}]_{4764-a flushed - looking country - girl , who had evidently been finding some variety from her usual occupation of waiter , in assisting this day in the hay - field} . “ Hallo ! Who ’s [there]_457-there ! Where are [we]_4760-we ? Who ’s that,—Margaret ? Oh , now [I]_{178-mr. bell} remember all . [I]_{178-mr. bell} could not imagine [what woman]_{8252-what woman} was sitting there in such a doleful attitude , with [her]_123-margaret hands clasped straight out upon [her]_123-margaret knees , and [her]_123-margaret face looking so steadfastly before [her]_123-margaret . What are [you]_123-margaret looking at ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} asked [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , coming to the window , and standing behind [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ Nothing , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , rising up quickly , and speaking as cheerfully as [she]_123-margaret could at a moment ’s notice . “ Nothing indeed ! A bleak back - ground of trees , some white linen hung out on the sweet - briar hedge , and a great waft of damp air . Shut the window , and come in and make tea . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret was silent for some time . [She]_123-margaret played with [her]_123-margaret teaspoon , and did not attend particularly to what [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} said . [He]_{178-mr. bell} contradicted [her]_123-margaret , and [she]_123-margaret took the same sort of smiling notice of [his]_{178-mr. bell} opinion as if [he]_{178-mr. bell} had agreed with [her]_123-margaret . Then [she]_123-margaret sighed , and putting down [her]_123-margaret spoon , [she]_123-margaret began , apropos of nothing at all , and in the high - pitched voice which usually shows that [the speaker]_{4766-the speaker} has been thinking for some time on the subject that [they]_{4766-the speaker} wish to introduce—“Mr . [Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , [you]_{178-mr. bell} remember what [we]_8253-we were saying about [Frederick]_{159-frederick} last night , do n’t [you]_{178-mr. bell} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Last night . Where was [I]_123-margaret ? Oh , [I]_123-margaret remember ! Why , it seems a week ago . Yes , to be sure , [I]_123-margaret recollect [we]_8253-we talked about [him]_{159-frederick} , [poor fellow]_{5622-poor fellow} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Yes — and do [you]_{178-mr. bell} remember that [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} spoke about [his]_{135-mr. lennox} having been in [England]_9-england about the time of dear mamma ’s death ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret , [her]_123-margaret voice now lower than usual . “ [I]_123-margaret recollect . [I]_123-margaret had n’t heard of it before . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ And [I]_123-margaret thought — [I]_123-margaret always thought that [papa]_528-papa had told [you]_123-margaret about it . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ No ! [he]_528-papa never did . But what about it , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret want to tell [you]_4767-you of something [I]_123-margaret did that was very wrong , about that time , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , suddenly looking up at [him]_4767-you with [her]_123-margaret clear honest eyes . “ [I]_123-margaret told a lie ! ”_{[123-margaret]} and [her]_123-margaret face became scarlet . “ True , that was bad [I]_123-margaret own ; not but what [I]_123-margaret have told a pretty round number in [my]_123-margaret life , not all in downright words , as [I]_123-margaret suppose [you]_4767-you did , but in actions , or in some shabby circumlocutory way , leading [people]_617-people either to disbelieve the truth , or believe a falsehood . [You]_4767-you know who is [the father of lies]_{8257-the father of lies} , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? Well ! [a great number of folk]_{8258-a great number of folk} , thinking [themselves]_{8258-a great number of folk} very good , have odd sorts of connexion with lies , left - hand marriages , and [second - cousins]_{8259-second - cousins} - once - removed . The tainting blood of falsehood runs through [us]_8260-us all . [I]_123-margaret should have guessed [you]_4767-you as far from it as [most people]_{574-most people} . What ! crying , [child]_635-child ? Nay , now [we]_8260-us ’ll not talk of it , if it ends in this way . [I]_123-margaret dare say [you]_4767-you have been sorry for it , and that [you]_4767-you wo n’t do it again , and it ’s long ago now , and in short [I]_123-margaret want [you]_4767-you to be very cheerful , and not very sad , this evening . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret wiped [her]_123-margaret eyes , and tried to talk about something else , but suddenly [she]_123-margaret burst out afresh . “ Please , [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , let [me]_123-margaret tell [you]_{178-mr. bell} about it — [you]_{178-mr. bell} could perhaps help [me]_123-margaret a little ; no , not help [me]_123-margaret , but if [you]_{178-mr. bell} knew the truth , perhaps [you]_{178-mr. bell} could put [me]_123-margaret to rights — that is not it , after all , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [she]_123-margaret , in despair at not being able to express [herself]_123-margaret more exactly as [she]_123-margaret wished . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s whole manner changed . “ Tell [me]_{178-mr. bell} all about it , [child]_635-child , ”_{[178-mr. bell]} said [he]_{178-mr. bell} . “ It ’s a long story ; but when [Fred]_324-fred came , [mamma]_5139-mamma was very ill , and [I]_{178-mr. bell} was undone with anxiety , and afraid , too , that [I]_{178-mr. bell} might have drawn [him]_324-fred into danger ; and [we]_8265-we had an alarm just after [her]_5139-mamma death , for [Dixon]_186-dixon met [some one in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton}]_{8266-some one in milton} — [a man called [Leonards]_345-leonards]_{8267-a man called leonards} — who had known [Fred]_324-fred , and who seemed to owe [him]_324-fred a grudge , or at any rate to be tempted by the recollection of the reward offered for [his]_324-fred apprehension ; and with this new fright , [I]_{178-mr. bell} thought [I]_{178-mr. bell} had better hurry off [Fred]_324-fred to [London]_6-london , where , as [you]_8268-you would understand from what [we]_8265-we said the other night , [he]_324-fred was to go to consult [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} as to [his]_324-fred chances if [he]_324-fred stood trial . So [we]_8265-we — that is , [he]_324-fred and [I,—went]_{8269-i,—went} to [the railway station]_{5432-the railway station} ; it was one evening , and it was just getting rather dusk , but still light enough to recognize and be recognized , and [we]_8265-we were too early , and went out to walk in [a field just close by]_{8271-a field just close by} ; [I]_{178-mr. bell} was always in a panic about [this Leonards]_345-leonards , who was , [I]_{178-mr. bell} knew , somewhere in [the neighbourhood]_{8272-the neighbourhood} ; and then , when [we]_8265-we were in [the field]_{8273-the field} , the low red sunlight just in [my]_{178-mr. bell} face , [some one]_{562-some one} came by on horseback in [the road]_{1348-the road} just below [the field]_{8273-the field} - style on which [we]_8265-we stood.—I saw [him]_324-fred look at [me]_{178-mr. bell} , but [I]_{178-mr. bell} did not know who it was at first , the sun was so in [my]_{178-mr. bell} eyes , but in an instant the dazzle went off , and [I]_{178-mr. bell} saw it was [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , and [we]_8265-we bowed ”_{[178-mr. bell]} — — “ And [he]_324-fred saw [Frederick]_{159-frederick} of course , ”_{[178-mr. bell]} said [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , helping [her]_4768-i on with [her]_4768-i story , as [he]_{178-mr. bell} thought . “ Yes ; and then at [the station]_{1056-the station} [a man]_{940-a man} came up — tipsy and reeling — and [he]_{940-a man} tried to collar [Fred]_324-fred , and over - balanced [himself]_{940-a man} as [Fred]_324-fred wrenched [himself]_{940-a man} away , and fell over the hedge of [the platform]_{7155-the platform} ; not far , not deep ; not above three feet ; but oh ! [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , somehow that fall killed [him]_{940-a man} ! ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ How awkward . It was [this Leonards]_345-leonards , [I]_{178-mr. bell} suppose . And how did [Fred]_324-fred get off ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Oh ! [he]_{940-a man} went off immediately after the fall , which [we]_8280-we never thought could have done [the poor fellow]_{8281-the poor fellow} any harm , it seemed so slight an injury . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Then [he]_{940-a man} did not die directly ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ No ! not for two or three days . And then — oh , [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ! now comes the bad part , ”_[4768-i] said [she]_4768-i , nervously twining [her]_4768-i fingers together . “ [A police inspector]_{8282-a police inspector} came and taxed [me]_4768-i with having been [a companion of [the young man , whose push or blow]_{8284-the young man , whose push or blow} had occasioned [Leonards]_345-leonards ’ death]_{8283-a companion of the young man , whose push or blow had occasioned leonards ’ death} ; that was a false accusation , [you]_8285-you know , but [we]_8280-we had not heard that [Fred]_324-fred had sailed , [he]_{940-a man} might still be in [London]_6-london and liable to be arrested on this false charge , and [his]_{940-a man} identity with [the Lieutenant Hale]_{347-lieutenant hale} , accused of causing the mutiny , discovered , [he]_{940-a man} might be shot ; all this flashed through [my]_4768-i mind , and [I]_4768-i said it was not [me]_4768-i . [I]_4768-i was not at [the railway station]_{5432-the railway station} that night . [I]_4768-i knew nothing about it . [I]_4768-i had no conscience or thought but to save [Frederick]_{159-frederick} . ”_[4768-i] “ [I]_{178-mr. bell} say it was right . [I]_{178-mr. bell} should have done the same . [You]_8285-you forgot [yourself]_8285-you in thought for another . [I]_{178-mr. bell} hope [I]_{178-mr. bell} should have done the same . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ No , [you]_8285-you would not . It was wrong , disobedient , faithless . At that very time [Fred]_324-fred was safely out of [England]_9-england , and in [my]_4768-i blindness [I]_4768-i forgot that there was [another witness who could testify to [my]_4768-i being [there]_457-there]_{8287-another witness who could testify to my being there} . ”_[4768-i] “ Who ? ”_[4768-i] “ [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [You]_8285-you know [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had seen [me]_{178-mr. bell} close to [the station]_{1056-the station} ; [we]_8290-we had bowed to [each other]_{751-each other} . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Well ! [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would know nothing of this riot , about [the drunken fellow]_{8292-the drunken fellow} ’s death . [I]_4768-i suppose the injury never came to anything . ”_[4768-i] “ No ! the proceedings [they]_8290-we had begun to talk about on the inquest were stopped . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} did know all about it . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was [a magistrate]_{7266-a magistrate} , and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} found out that it was not the fall that had caused the death . But not before [he]_{179-mr. thornton} knew what [I]_4769-i had said . Oh , [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ! ”_[4769-i] [She]_4769-i suddenly covered [her]_4769-i face with [her]_4769-i hands , as if wishing to hide [herself]_4769-i from the presence of the recollection . “ Did [you]_{178-mr. bell} have any explanation with [him]_{179-mr. thornton} ? Did [you]_{178-mr. bell} ever tell [him]_{179-mr. thornton} the strong , instinctive motive ? ”_[4769-i] “ The instinctive want of faith , and clutching at a sin to keep [myself]_4769-i from sinking , ”_[4769-i] said [she]_4769-i bitterly . “ No ! How could [I]_4769-i ? [He]_{179-mr. thornton} knew nothing of [Frederick]_{159-frederick} . To put [myself]_4769-i to rights in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} good opinion , was [I]_4769-i to tell [him]_{179-mr. thornton} the secrets of [[our]_8294-our family]_{8295-our family} , involving , as [they]_{8295-our family} seemed to do , the chances of poor [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s entire exculpation ? [Fred]_324-fred ’s last words had been to enjoin [me]_4769-i to keep [his]_{179-mr. thornton} visit a secret from all . [You]_{178-mr. bell} see , [papa]_528-papa never told , even [you]_{178-mr. bell} . No ! [I]_4769-i could bear the shame — [I]_4769-i thought [I]_4769-i could at least . [I]_4769-i did bear it . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} has never respected [me]_4769-i since . ”_[4769-i] “ [He]_{179-mr. thornton} respects [you]_123-margaret , [I]_{178-mr. bell} am sure , ”_{[178-mr. bell]} said [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “ To be sure it accounts a little for——. But [he]_{179-mr. thornton} always speaks of [you]_123-margaret with regard and esteem , though now [I]_{178-mr. bell} understand certain reservations in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} manner . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} [Margaret]_123-margaret did not speak ; did not attend to what [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} had to say ; lost all sense of it . By - and - by [she]_123-margaret said : “ Will [you]_{178-mr. bell} tell [me]_123-margaret what [you]_{178-mr. bell} refer to about ‘ reservations ’ in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} manner of speaking to [me]_123-margaret ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh ! simply [he]_{179-mr. thornton} has annoyed [me]_4769-i by not joining in [my]_4769-i praises of [you]_123-margaret . Like [an old fool]_{8297-an old fool} , [I]_4769-i thought that [every one]_{438-every one} would have the same opinion as [I]_4769-i had ; and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} evidently could not agree with [me]_4769-i . [I]_4769-i was puzzled at the time . But [he]_{179-mr. thornton} must be perplexed , if the affair has never been in the least explained . There was first [your]_123-margaret walking out with [a young man in the dark]_{8299-a young man in the dark} — — ”_[4769-i] “ But it was [[my]_123-margaret brother]_{2423-my brother} ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , surprised . “ True . But how was [he]_{179-mr. thornton} to know that ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret do n’t know . [I]_123-margaret never thought anything of that kind , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , reddening , and looking hurt and offended . “ And perhaps [he]_{179-mr. thornton} never would , but for the lie,—which , under the circumstances , [I]_123-margaret maintain , was necessary . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ It was not . [I]_123-margaret know it now . [I]_123-margaret bitterly repent it . ”_{[123-margaret]} There was a long pause of silence . [Margaret]_123-margaret was the first to speak . “ [I]_123-margaret am not likely ever to see [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} again,”—and_{[123-margaret]} there [she]_123-margaret stopped . “ There are many things more unlikely , [I]_{178-mr. bell} should say , ”_{[178-mr. bell]} replied [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “ But [I]_{178-mr. bell} believe [I]_{178-mr. bell} never shall . Still , somehow [one]_5094-one does not like to have sunk so low in — in [a friend]_{5224-a friend} ’s opinion as [I]_{178-mr. bell} have done in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} [Her]_123-margaret eyes were full of tears , but [her]_123-margaret voice was steady , and [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} was not looking at [her]_123-margaret . “ And now that [Frederick]_{159-frederick} has given up all hope , and almost all wish of ever clearing [himself]_{159-frederick} , and returning to [England]_9-england , it would be only doing [myself]_{178-mr. bell} justice to have all this explained . If [you]_123-margaret please , and if [you]_123-margaret can , if there is a good opportunity , ( do n’t force an explanation upon [him]_{159-frederick} , pray , ) but if [you]_123-margaret can , will [you]_123-margaret tell [him]_{159-frederick} the whole circumstances , and tell [him]_{159-frederick} also that [I]_{178-mr. bell} gave [you]_123-margaret leave to do so , because [I]_{178-mr. bell} felt that for [poor papa]_{5500-poor papa} ’s sake [I]_{178-mr. bell} should not like to lose [his]_{159-frederick} respect , though [we]_8304-we may never be likely to meet again ? ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ Certainly . [I]_123-margaret think [he]_{159-frederick} ought to know . [I]_123-margaret do not like [you]_123-margaret to rest even under a shadow of an impropriety ; [he]_{159-frederick} would not know what to think of seeing [you]_123-margaret alone with [a young man]_{5208-a young man} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ As for that , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , rather haughtily , “ [I]_123-margaret hold it is ‘ Honi soit qui mal y pense , ’ Yet still [I]_123-margaret should choose to have it explained , if any natural opportunity for easy explanation occurs . But it is not to clear [myself]_123-margaret of any suspicion of improper conduct that [I]_123-margaret wish to have [him]_{159-frederick} told — if [I]_123-margaret thought that [he]_{159-frederick} had suspected [me]_123-margaret , [I]_123-margaret should not care for [his]_{159-frederick} good opinion — no ! it is that [he]_{159-frederick} may learn how [I]_123-margaret was tempted , and how [I]_123-margaret fell into the snare ; why [I]_123-margaret told that falsehood , in short . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Which [I]_123-margaret do n’t blame [you]_123-margaret for . It is no partiality of [mine]_123-margaret , [I]_123-margaret assure [you]_123-margaret . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ What [other people]_{5786-other people} may think of the rightness or wrongness is nothing in comparison to [my]_123-margaret own deep knowledge , [my]_123-margaret innate conviction that it was wrong . But [we]_8307-we will not talk of that any more , if [you]_123-margaret please . It is done — [my]_123-margaret sin is sinned . [I]_123-margaret have now to put it behind [me]_123-margaret , and be truthful for evermore , if [I]_123-margaret can . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Very well . If [you]_123-margaret like to be uncomfortable and morbid , be so . [I]_123-margaret always keep [my]_123-margaret conscience as tight shut up as a jack - in - a - box , for when it jumps into existence it surprises [me]_123-margaret by its size . So [I]_123-margaret coax it down again , as [the fisherman]_{8308-the fisherman} coaxed [the genii]_{8309-the genii} . ‘ Wonderful , ’ says [I]_123-margaret , ‘ to think that [you]_123-margaret have been concealed so long , and in so small a compass , that [I]_123-margaret really did not know of [your]_123-margaret existence . Pray , [sir]_5140-sir , instead of growing larger and larger every instant , and bewildering [me]_123-margaret with [your]_123-margaret misty outlines , would [you]_123-margaret once more compress [yourself]_123-margaret into [your]_123-margaret former dimensions ? ’ And when [I]_123-margaret ’ve got [him]_5140-sir down , do n’t [I]_123-margaret clap the seal on the vase , and take good care how [I]_123-margaret open it again , and how [I]_123-margaret go against [Solomon]_295-solomon , wisest of [men]_806-men , who confined [him]_5140-sir there . ”_{[123-margaret]} But it was no smiling matter to [Margaret]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret hardly attended to what [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} was saying . [Her]_123-margaret thoughts ran upon the idea , before entertained , but which now had assumed the strength of a conviction , that [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} no longer held [his]_{179-mr. thornton} former good opinion of [her]_123-margaret — that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was disappointed in [her]_123-margaret . [She]_123-margaret did not feel as if any explanation could ever reinstate [her]_123-margaret — not in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} love , for that and any return on [her]_123-margaret part [she]_123-margaret had resolved never to dwell upon , and [she]_123-margaret kept rigidly to [her]_123-margaret resolution — but in the respect and high regard which [she]_123-margaret had hoped would have ever made [him]_{179-mr. thornton} willing , in the spirit of [Gerald Griffin]_{410-gerald griffin} ’s beautiful lines , “ To turn and look back when [thou]_8312-thou hearest The sound of [my]_123-margaret name . ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret kept choking and swallowing all the time that [she]_123-margaret thought about it . [She]_123-margaret tried to comfort [herself]_123-margaret with the idea , that what [he]_{179-mr. thornton} imagined [her]_123-margaret to be , did not alter the fact of what [she]_123-margaret was . But it was a truism , a phantom , and broke down under the weight of [her]_123-margaret regret . [She]_123-margaret had twenty questions on the tip of [her]_123-margaret tongue to ask [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , but not one of [them]_4770-them did [she]_123-margaret utter . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} thought that [she]_123-margaret was tired , and sent [her]_123-margaret early to [[her]_123-margaret room]_{5566-her room} , where [she]_123-margaret sate long hours by the open window , gazing out on the purple dome above , where the stars arose , and twinkled and disappeared behind the great umbrageous trees before [she]_123-margaret went to bed . All night long too , there burnt a little light on earth ; a candle in [[her]_123-margaret old bedroom]_{4772-her old bedroom} , which was [the nursery with [the present inhabitants of [the parsonage]_{5117-the parsonage}]_{4774-the present inhabitants of the parsonage}]_{4773-the nursery with the present inhabitants of the parsonage} , until [the new one]_{4776-the new one} was built . A sense of change , of individual nothingness , of perplexity and disappointment , overpowered [Margaret]_123-margaret . Nothing had been the same ; and this slight , all - pervading instability , had given [her]_123-margaret greater pain than if all had been too entirely changed for [her]_123-margaret to recognise it . “ [I]_4777-i begin to understand now what heaven must be — and , oh ! the grandeur and repose of the words—‘The same yesterday , to - day , and for ever . ’ Everlasting ! ‘ From everlasting to everlasting , [Thou]_8313-thou art [God]_174-god . ’ That beautiful sky above [me]_4777-i looks as though it could not change , and yet it will . [I]_4777-i am so tired — so tired of being whirled on through all these phases of [my]_4777-i life , in which nothing abides by [me]_4777-i , no creature , no place ; it is like the circle in which [the victims of earthly passion]_{8314-the victims of earthly passion} eddy continually . [I]_4777-i am in the mood in which [women of another religion]_{8315-women of another religion} take the veil . [I]_4777-i seek heavenly steadfastness in earthly monotony . If [I]_4777-i were [a Roman Catholic]_{7082-a roman catholic} and could deaden [my]_4777-i heart , stun it with some great blow , [I]_4777-i might become [a nun]_{8317-a nun} . But [I]_4777-i should pine after [[my]_4777-i kind]_{8318-my kind} ; no , not [[my]_4777-i kind]_{8318-my kind} , for love for [my]_4777-i species could never fill [my]_4777-i heart to the utter exclusion of love for [individuals]_{8320-individuals} . Perhaps it ought to be so , perhaps not ; [I]_4777-i can not decide to - night . ”_[4777-i] Wearily [she]_4777-i went to bed , wearily [she]_4777-i arose in four or five hours ’ time . But with the morning came hope , and a brighter view of things . “ After all it is right , ”_[4777-i] said [she]_4777-i , hearing the voices of [children]_{1434-children} at play while [she]_4777-i was dressing . “ If [the world]_{5098-the world} stood still , it would retrograde and become corrupt , if that is not [Irish]_411-irish . Looking out of [myself]_4777-i and [my]_4777-i own painful sense of change , the progress of all around [me]_4777-i is right and necessary . [I]_4777-i must not think so much of how circumstances affect [me]_4777-i [myself]_4777-i , but how they affect [others]_715-others , if [I]_4777-i wish to have a right judgment , or a hopeful trustful heart . ”_[4777-i] And with a smile ready in [her]_4777-i eyes to quiver down to [her]_4777-i lips , [she]_4777-i went into [the parlour]_{4779-the parlour} and greeted [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . “ Ah , [Missy]_412-missy ! [you]_412-missy were up late last night , and so [you]_412-missy ’re late this morning . Now [I]_{178-mr. bell} ’ve got a little piece of news for [you]_412-missy . What do [you]_412-missy think of an invitation to dinner ? a morning call , literally in the dewy morning . Why , [I]_{178-mr. bell} ’ve had [the Vicar]_{8173-the vicar} here already , on [his]_{8173-the vicar} way to [the school]_{654-the school} . How much the desire of giving [[our]_8325-our hostess]_{8326-our hostess} a teetotal lecture for the benefit of [the hay - makers]_{8327-the hay - makers} , had to do with [his]_{8173-the vicar} earliness , [I]_{178-mr. bell} do n’t know ; but here [he]_{8173-the vicar} was , when [I]_{178-mr. bell} came down just before nine ; and [we]_8325-our are asked to dine [there]_457-there to - day . ”_{[178-mr. bell]} “ But [Edith]_131-edith expects [me]_123-margaret back — [I]_123-margaret can not go , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , thankful to have so good an excuse . “ Yes ! [I]_123-margaret know ; so [I]_123-margaret told [him]_{8173-the vicar} . [I]_123-margaret thought [you]_123-margaret would not want to go . Still [it]_457-there is open , if [you]_123-margaret would like it . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh , no ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ Let [us]_8325-our keep to [our]_8325-our plan . Let [us]_8325-our start at twelve . It is very good and kind of [them]_4780-them ; but indeed [I]_123-margaret could not go . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Very well . Do n’t fidget [yourself]_123-margaret , and [I]_123-margaret ’ll arrange it all . ”_{[123-margaret]} Before [they]_4780-them left , [Margaret]_123-margaret stole round to the back of [the Vicarage garden]_{4781-the vicarage garden} , and gathered a little straggling piece of honeysuckle . [She]_123-margaret would not take a flower the day before , for fear of being observed , and [her]_123-margaret motives and feelings commented upon . But as [she]_123-margaret returned across [the common]_{4782-the common} , [the place]_{657-the place} was reinvested with the old enchanting atmosphere . The common sounds of life were more musical there than anywhere else in [the whole world]_{5697-the whole world} , the light more golden , the life more tranquil and full of dreamy delight . As [Margaret]_123-margaret remembered [her]_123-margaret feelings yesterday , [she]_123-margaret said to [herself]_123-margaret : “ And [I]_123-margaret too change perpetually — now this , now that — now disappointment and peevish because all is not exactly as [I]_123-margaret had pictured it , and now suddenly discovering that the reality is far more beautiful than [I]_123-margaret had imagined it . Oh , [Helstone]_8-helstone ! [I]_123-margaret shall never love [any place like [you]_8-helstone]_{8329-any place like you} . ”_{[123-margaret]} A few days afterwards , [she]_123-margaret had found [her]_123-margaret level , and decided that [she]_123-margaret was very glad to have been [there]_457-there , and that [she]_123-margaret had seen it again , and that to [her]_123-margaret it would always be [the prettiest spot in [the world]_{5098-the world}]_{4786-the prettiest spot in the world} , but that [it]_457-there was so full of associations with former days , and especially with [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} and [mother]_445-mother , that if it were all to come over again , [she]_123-margaret should shrink back from such another visit as that which [she]_123-margaret had paid with [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} . CHAPTER XLVII . SOMETHING WANTING . “ [Experience]_{413-experience} , like [a pale musician]_{8330-a pale musician} , holds A dulcimer of patience in [his]_{8330-a pale musician} hand ; Whence harmonies [we]_8331-we can not understand , Of [God]_174-god ’s will in [[His]_174-god worlds]_{8332-his worlds} , the strain unfolds In sad , perplexed minors . ”_{[162-mrs . browning]} [MRS . BROWNING]_{162-mrs . browning} . About this time [Dixon]_186-dixon returned from [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , and assumed [her]_186-dixon post as [[Margaret]_123-margaret ’s maid]_{4790-margaret ’s maid} . [She]_186-dixon brought endless pieces of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} gossip : How [Martha]_331-martha had gone to live with [Miss Thornton]_{232-miss thornton} , on [the latter]_{947-the latter} ’s marriage ; with an account of [the bridesmaids]_{4792-the bridesmaids} , dresses and breakfasts , at that interesting ceremony ; how [people]_617-people thought that [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had made too grand a wedding of it , considering [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had lost a deal by the strike , and had had to pay so much for the failure of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} contracts ; how little money articles of furniture — long cherished by [Dixon]_186-dixon — had fetched at the sale , which was a shame considering how [rich folks]_{4794-rich folks} were at [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ; how [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} had come one day and got two or three good bargains , and [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had come the next , and in [his]_{179-mr. thornton} desire to obtain one or two things , had bid against [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} , much to the enjoyment of [the bystanders]_{4795-the bystanders} , so as [Dixon]_186-dixon observed , that made things even ; if [Mrs. Thornton]_{216-mrs. thornton} paid too little , [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} paid too much . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} had sent all sorts of orders about the books ; there was no understanding [him]_{178-mr. bell} , [he]_{178-mr. bell} was so particular ; if [he]_{178-mr. bell} had come [himself]_{178-mr. bell} it would have been all right , but letters always were and always will be more puzzling than they are worth . [Dixon]_186-dixon had not much to tell about [the Higginses]_{212-the higginses} . [Her]_186-dixon memory had an aristocratic bias , and was very treacherous whenever [she]_186-dixon tried to recall any circumstance connected with those below [her]_186-dixon in life . [Nicholas]_202-higgins was very well [she]_186-dixon believed . [He]_202-higgins had been several times at [the house]_{460-the house} asking for news of [Miss Margaret]_123-margaret — [the only person who ever did ask]_{4797-the only person who ever did ask} , except once [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . And [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} ? oh ! of course [she]_123-margaret was very well , [a great , stout , slatternly thing]_{4798-a great , stout , slatternly thing} ! [She]_123-margaret did hear , or perhaps it was only a dream of [hers]_123-margaret , though it would be strange if [she]_123-margaret had dreamt of [such people as [the Higginses]_{1501-the higginses}]_{4799-such people as the higginses} , that [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} had gone to work at [[Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s mill]_{5482-mr. thornton ’s mill} , because [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} wished [her]_123-margaret to know how to cook ; but what nonsense that could mean [she]_123-margaret did n’t know . [Margaret]_123-margaret rather agreed with [her]_123-margaret that the story was incoherent enough to be like a dream . Still it was pleasant to have some one now with whom [she]_123-margaret could talk of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , and [[Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} people]_{4088-milton people} . [Dixon]_186-dixon was not over - fond of the subject , rather wishing to leave that part of [her]_186-dixon life in shadow . [She]_186-dixon liked much more to dwell upon speeches of [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s , which had suggested an idea to [her]_186-dixon of what was really [his]_{178-mr. bell} intention — making [Margaret]_123-margaret [[his]_{178-mr. bell} heiress]_{4804-his heiress} . But [[her]_186-dixon young lady]_{708-her young lady} gave [her]_186-dixon no encouragement , nor in any way gratified [her]_186-dixon insinuating enquiries , however disguised in the form of suspicions or assertions . All this time [Margaret]_123-margaret had a strange undefined longing to hear that [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} had gone to pay one of [his]_{178-mr. bell} business visits to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ; for it had been well understood between [them]_4806-them , at the time of [their]_4806-them conversation at [Helstone]_8-helstone , that the explanation [she]_123-margaret had desired should only be given to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} by word of mouth , and even in that manner should be in nowise forced upon [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} was [no great correspondent]_{4807-no great correspondent} , but [he]_{178-mr. bell} wrote from time to time long or short letters , as the humour took [him]_{178-mr. bell} , and although [Margaret]_123-margaret was not conscious of any definite hope , on receiving them , yet [she]_123-margaret always put away [his]_{178-mr. bell} notes with a little feeling of disappointment . [He]_{178-mr. bell} was not going to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ; [he]_{178-mr. bell} said nothing about it at any rate . Well ! [she]_123-margaret must be patient . Sooner or later the mists would be cleared away . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s letters were hardly like [his]_{178-mr. bell} usual self ; they were short , and complaining , with every now and then a little touch of bitterness that was unusual . [He]_{178-mr. bell} did not look forward to the future ; [he]_{178-mr. bell} rather seemed to regret the past , and be weary of the present . [Margaret]_123-margaret fancied that [he]_{178-mr. bell} could not be well ; but in answer to some enquiry of [hers]_123-margaret as to [his]_{178-mr. bell} health , [he]_{178-mr. bell} sent [her]_123-margaret a short note , saying there was an old - fashioned complaint called the spleen ; that [he]_{178-mr. bell} was suffering from that , and it was for [her]_123-margaret to decide if it was more mental or physical ; but that [he]_{178-mr. bell} should like to indulge [himself]_{178-mr. bell} in grumbling , without being obliged to send a bulletin every time . In consequence of this note , [Margaret]_123-margaret made no more enquiries about [his]_{178-mr. bell} health . One day [Edith]_131-edith let out accidentally a fragment of a conversation which [she]_131-edith had had with [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} , when [he]_{178-mr. bell} was last in [London]_6-london , which possessed [Margaret]_123-margaret with the idea that [he]_{178-mr. bell} had some notion of taking [her]_123-margaret to pay a visit to [[her]_123-margaret brother]_{1589-her brother} and [new sister - in - law]_{4809-new sister - in - law} , at [Cadiz]_59-cadiz , in the autumn . [She]_123-margaret questioned and cross - questioned [Edith]_131-edith , till [the latter]_{947-the latter} was weary , and declared that there was nothing more to remember ; all [he]_{178-mr. bell} had said was that [he]_{178-mr. bell} half - thought [he]_{178-mr. bell} should go , and hear for [himself]_{178-mr. bell} what [Frederick]_{159-frederick} had to say about the mutiny ; and that it would be a good opportunity for [Margaret]_123-margaret to become acquainted with [[her]_123-margaret new sister - in - law]_{4811-her new sister - in - law} ; that [he]_{178-mr. bell} always went somewhere during the long vacation , and did not see why [he]_{178-mr. bell} should not go to [Spain]_65-spain as well as anywhere else . That was all . [Edith]_131-edith hoped [Margaret]_123-margaret did not want to leave [them]_4812-them , that [she]_123-margaret was so anxious about all this . And then , having nothing else particular to do , [she]_123-margaret cried , and said that [she]_123-margaret knew [she]_123-margaret cared much more for [Margaret]_123-margaret than [Margaret]_123-margaret did for [her]_123-margaret . [Margaret]_123-margaret comforted [her]_123-margaret as well as [she]_123-margaret could , but [she]_123-margaret could hardly explain to [her]_123-margaret how this idea of [Spain]_65-spain , [mere Château en Espagne]_{414-mere château en espagne} as it might be , charmed and delighted [her]_123-margaret . [Edith]_131-edith was in the mood to think that any pleasure enjoyed away from [her]_131-edith was a tacit affront , or at best a proof of indifference . So [Margaret]_123-margaret had to keep [her]_123-margaret pleasure to [herself]_123-margaret , and could only let it escape by the safety - valve of asking [Dixon]_186-dixon , when [she]_123-margaret dressed for dinner , if [she]_123-margaret would not like to see [Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} and [[his]_{159-frederick} new wife]_{4813-his new wife} very much indeed ? “ [She]_186-dixon ’s [a Papist]_{8333-a papist} , [Miss]_5091-miss , is n’t [she]_186-dixon ? ”_[186-dixon] “ [I]_123-margaret believe — oh yes , certainly ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , a little damped for an instant at this recollection . “ And [they]_8335-they live in [a Popish country]_{8336-a popish country} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Yes . ”_[186-dixon] “ Then [I]_186-dixon ’m afraid [I]_186-dixon must say , that [my]_186-dixon soul is dearer to [me]_186-dixon than even [Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} , [[his]_{159-frederick} own dear self]_{8337-his own dear self} . [I]_186-dixon should be in a perpetual terror , [Miss]_8338-miss , lest [I]_186-dixon should be converted . ”_[186-dixon] “ Oh , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “ [I]_123-margaret do not know that [I]_123-margaret am going ; and if [I]_123-margaret go , [I]_123-margaret am not such [a fine lady]_{2143-a fine lady} as to be unable to travel without [you]_186-dixon . No ! [dear old Dixon]_186-dixon , [you]_186-dixon shall have a long holiday , if [we]_8340-we go . But [I]_123-margaret ’m afraid it is a long ‘ if . ’ ”_{[123-margaret]} Now [Dixon]_186-dixon did not like this speech . In the first place , [she]_186-dixon did not like [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s trick of calling [her]_186-dixon ‘ [dear old Dixon]_186-dixon ’ whenever [she]_186-dixon was particularly demonstrative . [She]_186-dixon knew that [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} was apt to call all people that [she]_{187-miss hale} liked “ old , ”_{[187-miss hale]} as a sort of term of endearment ; but [Dixon]_186-dixon always winced away from the application of the word to [herself]_186-dixon , who , being not much past fifty , was , [she]_186-dixon thought , in the very prime of life . Secondly , [she]_186-dixon did not like being so easily taken at [her]_186-dixon word ; [she]_186-dixon had , with all [her]_186-dixon terror , a lurking curiosity about [Spain]_65-spain , the Inquisition , and Popish mysteries . So , after clearing [her]_186-dixon throat , as if to show [her]_186-dixon willingness to do away with difficulties , [she]_186-dixon asked [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} whether [she]_186-dixon thought , if [she]_186-dixon took care never to see [a priest]_{4230-a priest} , or enter into one of [[their]_4815-their churches]_{4816-their churches} , there would be so very much danger of [her]_186-dixon being converted ? [Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} , to be sure , had gone over unaccountably . “ [I]_123-margaret fancy it was love that first predisposed [him]_{159-frederick} to conversion , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , sighing . “ Indeed , [Miss]_8341-miss ! ”_[186-dixon] said [Dixon]_186-dixon ; “ well ! [I]_186-dixon can preserve [myself]_186-dixon from [priests]_8342-priests , and from [churches]_{8343-churches} ; but love steals in unawares ! [I]_186-dixon think it ’s as well [I]_186-dixon should not go . ”_[186-dixon] [Margaret]_123-margaret was afraid of letting [her]_123-margaret mind run too much upon this Spanish plan . But it took off [her]_123-margaret thoughts from too impatiently dwelling upon [her]_123-margaret desire to have all explained to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} appeared for the present to be stationary at [Oxford]_27-oxford , and to have no immediate purpose of going to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , and some secret restraint seemed to hang over [Margaret]_123-margaret , and prevent [her]_123-margaret from even asking , or alluding again to any probability of such a visit on [his]_{179-mr. thornton} part . Nor did [she]_123-margaret feel at liberty to name what [Edith]_131-edith had told [her]_123-margaret of the idea [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had entertained,—it might be but for five minutes,—of going to [Spain]_65-spain . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had never named it at [Helstone]_8-helstone , during all that sunny day of leisure ; it was very probably but the fancy of a moment,—but if it were true , what a bright outlet it would be from the monotony of [her]_123-margaret present life , which was beginning to fall upon [her]_123-margaret . One of the great pleasures of [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s life at this time was in [[Edith]_131-edith ’s boy]_{4817-edith ’s boy} . [He]_{4817-edith ’s boy} was the pride and plaything of both [father]_5264-father and [mother]_445-mother , as long as [he]_{4817-edith ’s boy} was good ; but [he]_{4817-edith ’s boy} had a strong will of [his]_{4817-edith ’s boy} own , and as soon as [he]_{4817-edith ’s boy} burst out into one of [his]_{4817-edith ’s boy} stormy passions , [Edith]_131-edith would throw [herself]_131-edith back in despair and fatigue , and sigh out , “ Oh dear , what shall [I]_131-edith do with [him]_{4817-edith ’s boy} ! Do , [Margaret]_123-margaret , please ring the bell for [Hanley]_415-hanley . ”_[131-edith] But [Margaret]_123-margaret almost liked [him]_{4817-edith ’s boy} better in these manifestations of character than in [his]_{4817-edith ’s boy} good blue - sashed moods . [She]_123-margaret would carry [him]_{4817-edith ’s boy} off into [a room]_{4306-a room} , where [they]_4821-they two alone battled it out ; [she]_123-margaret with a firm power which subdued [him]_{4817-edith ’s boy} into peace , while every sudden charm and wile [she]_123-margaret possessed was exerted on the side of right , until [he]_{4817-edith ’s boy} would rub [his]_{4817-edith ’s boy} little hot and tear - smeared face all over [hers]_123-margaret , kissing and caressing till [he]_{4817-edith ’s boy} often fell asleep in [her]_123-margaret arms or on [her]_123-margaret shoulder . Those were [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s sweetest moments . They gave [her]_123-margaret a taste of the feeling that [she]_123-margaret believed would be denied to [her]_123-margaret for ever . [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} added a new and not disagreeable element to the course of the household life by [his]_{4817-edith ’s boy} frequent presence . [Margaret]_123-margaret thought [him]_{4817-edith ’s boy} colder , if more brilliant than formerly ; but there were strong intellectual tastes , and much and varied knowledge , which gave flavour to the otherwise rather insipid conversation . [Margaret]_123-margaret saw glimpses in [him]_{4817-edith ’s boy} of a slight contempt for [[his]_{4817-edith ’s boy} brother and sister - in - law]_{4559-his brother and sister - in - law} , and for [their]_{4559-his brother and sister - in - law} mode of life , which [he]_{4817-edith ’s boy} seemed to consider as frivolous and purposeless . [He]_{4817-edith ’s boy} once or twice spoke to [[his]_{4817-edith ’s boy} brother]_{545-his brother} , in [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s presence , in a pretty sharp tone of enquiry , as to whether [he]_{4817-edith ’s boy} meant entirely to relinquish [his]_{4817-edith ’s boy} profession ; and on [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} ’s reply , that [he]_{4817-edith ’s boy} had quite enough to live upon , [she]_123-margaret had seen [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s curl of the lip as [he]_{4817-edith ’s boy} said , “ And is that all [you]_123-margaret live for ? ”_{[4817-edith ’s boy]} But [the brothers]_{4824-the brothers} were much attached to [each other]_{751-each other} , in the way that [any two persons]_{4826-any two persons} are , when [the one]_{7650-the one} is cleverer and always leads [the other]_{6315-the other} , and this last is patiently content to be led . [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} was pushing on in [his]_{135-mr. lennox} profession ; cultivating , with profound calculation , all those connections that might eventually be of service to [him]_{135-mr. lennox} ; keen - sighted , far - seeing , intelligent , sarcastic , and proud . Since the one long conversation relating to [Frederick]_{159-frederick} ’s affairs , which [she]_123-margaret had with [him]_{135-mr. lennox} the first evening in [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s presence , [she]_123-margaret had had no great intercourse with [him]_{135-mr. lennox} , further than that which arose out of [their]_{4824-the brothers} close relations with [the same household]_{4829-the same household} . But this was enough to wear off the shyness on [her]_123-margaret side , and any symptoms of mortified pride and vanity on [his]_{135-mr. lennox} . [They]_{4824-the brothers} met , continually , of course , but [she]_123-margaret thought that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} rather avoided being alone with [her]_123-margaret ; [she]_123-margaret fancied that [he]_{135-mr. lennox} , as well as [she]_123-margaret , perceived that [they]_{4824-the brothers} had drifted strangely apart from [their]_{4824-the brothers} former anchorage , side by side , in many of [their]_{4824-the brothers} opinions , and all [their]_{4824-the brothers} tastes . And yet , when [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had spoken unusually well , or with remarkable epigrammatic point , [she]_123-margaret felt that [his]_{135-mr. lennox} eye sought the expression of [her]_123-margaret countenance first of all , if but for an instant ; and that , in the family intercourse which constantly threw [them]_{4824-the brothers} together , [her]_123-margaret opinion was the one to which [he]_{135-mr. lennox} listened with a deference,—the more complete , because it was reluctantly paid , and concealed as much as possible . CHAPTER XLVIII . “ [NE’ER]_291-ne’er TO BE FOUND AGAIN . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [My]_123-margaret own , [[my]_123-margaret father ’s friend]_{8344-my father ’s friend} ! [I]_123-margaret can not part with [thee]_123-margaret ! [I]_123-margaret ne’er have shown , [[thou]_123-margaret ne’er]_{8345-thou ne’er} hast known , How dear [thou]_123-margaret art to [me]_123-margaret . ”_{[123-margaret]} ANON . The elements of the dinner - parties which [Mrs. Lennox]_{387-mrs. lennox} gave , were these ; [[her]_{387-mrs. lennox} friends]_{4830-her friends} contributed the beauty , [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} the easy knowledge of [the subjects of the day]_{4831-the subjects of the day} ; and [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} , and the sprinkling of [rising men who were received as [[his]_{135-mr. lennox} friends]_{1680-his friends}]_{4832-rising men who were received as his friends} , brought the wit , the cleverness , the keen and extensive knowledge of which [they]_4834-they knew well enough how to avail [themselves]_4834-they without seeming pedantic , or burdening the rapid flow of conversation . These dinners were delightful ; but even [here]_5144-here [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s dissatisfaction found [her]_123-margaret out . Every talent , every feeling , every acquirement ; nay , even every tendency towards virtue , was used up as materials for fireworks ; the hidden , sacred fire , exhausted itself in sparkle and crackle . [They]_4834-they talked about art in a merely sensuous way , dwelling on outside effects , instead of allowing [themselves]_4834-they to learn what it has to teach . [They]_4834-they lashed [themselves]_4834-they up into an enthusiasm about high subjects in company , and never thought about [them]_4836-them when [they]_4834-they were alone ; [they]_4834-they squandered [their]_4834-they capabilities of appreciation into a mere flow of appropriate words . One day , after [the gentlemen]_{473-the gentlemen} had come up into [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} , [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} drew near to [Margaret]_123-margaret , and addressed [her]_123-margaret in almost the first voluntary words [he]_{135-mr. lennox} had spoken to [her]_123-margaret since [she]_123-margaret had returned to live in [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} . “ [You]_123-margaret did not look pleased at what [Shirley]_416-shirley was saying at dinner . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ Did n’t [I]_123-margaret ? [My]_123-margaret face must be very expressive , ”_{[123-margaret]} replied [Margaret]_123-margaret . “ It always was . It has not lost the trick of being eloquent . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret did not like , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , hastily , “ [his]_{135-mr. lennox} way of advocating what [he]_{135-mr. lennox} knew to be wrong — so glaringly wrong — even in jest . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But it was very clever . How every word told ! Did [you]_123-margaret remember the happy epithets ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Yes . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ And despise [them]_8346-them , [you]_123-margaret would like to add . Pray do n’t scruple , though [he]_{135-mr. lennox} is [[my]_123-margaret friend]_{7622-my friend} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ There ! that is the exact tone in [you]_123-margaret , that”—she_{[123-margaret]} stopped short . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} listened for a moment to see if [she]_123-margaret would finish [her]_123-margaret sentence ; but [she]_123-margaret only reddened , and turned away ; before [she]_123-margaret did so , however , [she]_123-margaret heard [him]_{135-mr. lennox} say , in a very low , clear voice , — “ If [my]_{135-mr. lennox} tones , or modes of thought , are what [you]_123-margaret dislike , will [you]_123-margaret do [me]_{135-mr. lennox} the justice to tell [me]_{135-mr. lennox} so , and so give [me]_{135-mr. lennox} the chance of learning to please [you]_123-margaret . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} All these weeks there was no intelligence of [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s going to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [He]_{178-mr. bell} had spoken of it at [Helstone]_8-helstone as of a journey which [he]_{178-mr. bell} might have to take in a very short time from then ; but [he]_{178-mr. bell} must have transacted [his]_{178-mr. bell} business by writing . [Margaret]_123-margaret thought , ere now , and [she]_123-margaret knew that if [he]_{178-mr. bell} could , [he]_{178-mr. bell} would avoid going to [a place which [he]_{178-mr. bell} disliked]_{4839-a place which he disliked} , and moreover would little understand the secret importance which [she]_123-margaret affixed to the explanation that could only be given by word of mouth . [She]_123-margaret knew that [he]_{178-mr. bell} would feel that it was necessary that it should be done ; but whether in summer , autumn , or winter , it would signify very little . It was now [August]_417-august , and there had been no mention of the Spanish journey to which [he]_{178-mr. bell} had alluded to [Edith]_131-edith , and [Margaret]_123-margaret tried to reconcile [herself]_123-margaret to the fading away of this illusion . But one morning [she]_123-margaret received a letter , saying that next week [he]_{178-mr. bell} meant to come up to [town]_688-town ; [he]_{178-mr. bell} wanted to see [her]_123-margaret about a plan which [he]_{178-mr. bell} had in [his]_{178-mr. bell} head ; and , moreover , [he]_{178-mr. bell} intended to treat [himself]_{178-mr. bell} to a little doctoring , as [he]_{178-mr. bell} had begun to come round to [her]_123-margaret opinion , that it would be pleasanter to think that [his]_{178-mr. bell} health was more in fault than [he]_{178-mr. bell} , when [he]_{178-mr. bell} found [himself]_{178-mr. bell} irritable and cross . There was altogether a tone of forced cheerfulness in the letter , as [Margaret]_123-margaret noticed afterwards ; but at the time [her]_123-margaret attention was taken up by [Edith]_131-edith ’s exclamations . “ Coming up to [town]_688-town ! Oh dear ! and [I]_131-edith am so worn out by the heat that [I]_131-edith do n’t believe [I]_131-edith have strength enough in [me]_131-edith for another dinner . Besides , [everybody]_{2349-everybody} has left but [[our]_8350-our dear stupid selves , who ca n’t settle where to go to]_{8351-our dear stupid selves , who ca n’t settle where to go to} . There would be [nobody]_1942-nobody to meet [him]_{178-mr. bell} . ”_[131-edith] “ [I]_123-margaret ’m sure [he]_{178-mr. bell} would much rather come and dine with [us]_8350-our quite alone than with [the most agreeable strangers [you]_123-margaret could pick up]_{8353-the most agreeable strangers you could pick up} . Besides , if [he]_{178-mr. bell} is not well [he]_{178-mr. bell} wo n’t wish for invitations . [I]_123-margaret am glad [he]_{178-mr. bell} has owned it at last . [I]_123-margaret was sure [he]_{178-mr. bell} was ill from the whole tone of [his]_{178-mr. bell} letters , and yet [he]_{178-mr. bell} would not answer [me]_123-margaret when [I]_123-margaret asked [him]_{178-mr. bell} , and [I]_123-margaret had [no third person to whom [I]_123-margaret could apply for news]_{8354-no third person to whom i could apply for news} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh ! [he]_{178-mr. bell} is not very ill , or [he]_{178-mr. bell} would not think of [Spain]_65-spain . ”_[131-edith] “ [He]_{178-mr. bell} never mentions [Spain]_65-spain . ”_[131-edith] “ No ! but [his]_{178-mr. bell} plan that is to be proposed evidently relates to that . But would [you]_123-margaret really go in such weather as this ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh , it will get cooler every day . Yes ! Think of it . [I]_131-edith am only afraid [I]_131-edith have thought and wished too much — in that absorbing wilful way which is sure to be disappointed — or else gratified , to the letter , while in the spirit it gives no pleasure . ”_[131-edith] “ But that ’s superstitious , [I]_131-edith ’m sure , [Margaret]_123-margaret . ”_[131-edith] “ No , [I]_123-margaret do n’t think it is . Only it ought to warn [me]_123-margaret , and check [me]_123-margaret from giving way to such passionate wishes . It is a sort of ‘ Give [me]_123-margaret [children]_{1434-children} , or else [I]_123-margaret die . ’ [I]_123-margaret ’m afraid [my]_123-margaret cry is , ‘ Let [me]_123-margaret go to [Cadiz]_59-cadiz , or else [I]_123-margaret die . ’ ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [[My]_131-edith dear]_{5418-my dear} [Margaret]_123-margaret ! [You]_123-margaret ’ll be persuaded to stay [there]_457-there ; and then what shall [I]_131-edith do ? Oh ! [I]_131-edith wish [I]_131-edith could find [somebody]_{1081-somebody} for [you]_123-margaret to marry [here]_5144-here , that [I]_131-edith could be sure of [you]_123-margaret ! ”_[131-edith] “ [I]_131-edith shall never marry . ”_[131-edith] “ Nonsense , and double nonsense ! Why , as [Sholto]_388-sholto says , [you]_123-margaret ’re such an attraction to [the house]_{460-the house} , that [he]_388-sholto knows ever so many men who will be glad to visit here next year for [your]_123-margaret sake . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret drew [herself]_123-margaret up haughtily . “ Do [you]_131-edith know , [Edith]_131-edith , [I]_123-margaret sometimes think [your]_131-edith Corfu life has taught [you]_131-edith — — ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Well ! ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Just a shade or two of coarseness . ”_[131-edith] [Edith]_131-edith began to sob so bitterly , and to declare so vehemently that [Margaret]_123-margaret had lost all love for [her]_131-edith , and no longer looked upon [her]_131-edith as [a friend]_{5224-a friend} , that [Margaret]_123-margaret came to think that [she]_123-margaret had expressed too harsh an opinion for the relief of [her]_123-margaret own wounded pride , and ended by being [[Edith]_131-edith ’s slave]_{4842-edith ’s slave} for the rest of the day ; while [that little lady]_{4843-that little lady} , overcome by wounded feeling , lay like [a victim on the sofa]_{4844-a victim on the sofa} , heaving occasionally a profound sigh , till at last [she]_{4843-that little lady} fell asleep . [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} did not make [his]_{178-mr. bell} appearance even on the day to which [he]_{178-mr. bell} had for a second time deferred [his]_{178-mr. bell} visit . The next morning there came a letter from [Wallis]_418-wallis , [[his]_{178-mr. bell} servant]_{4845-his servant} , stating that [[his]_{178-mr. bell} master]_{7609-his master} had not been feeling well for some time , which had been the true reason of [his]_{178-mr. bell} putting off [his]_{178-mr. bell} journey ; and that at the very time when [he]_{178-mr. bell} should have set out for [London]_6-london , [he]_{178-mr. bell} had been seized with an apoplectic fit ; it was , indeed , [Wallis]_418-wallis added , the opinion of [the medical men]_{3719-the medical men} — that [he]_{178-mr. bell} could not survive the night ; and more than probable , that by the time [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} received this letter [[his]_{178-mr. bell} poor master]_{4848-his poor master} would be no more . [Margaret]_123-margaret received this letter at breakfast - time , and turned very pale as [she]_123-margaret read it ; then , silently putting into [Edith]_131-edith ’s hands , [she]_123-margaret left [the room]_{567-the room} . [Edith]_131-edith was terribly shocked as [she]_131-edith read it , and cried in a sobbing , frightened , childish way , much to [[her]_131-edith husband]_{594-her husband} ’s distress . [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} was breakfasting in [[her]_{126-mrs. shaw} own room]_{879-her own room} , and upon [him]_{594-her husband} devolved the task of reconciling [[his]_{594-her husband} wife]_{592-his wife} to the near contact into which [she]_{592-his wife} seemed to be brought with death , for the first time that [she]_{126-mrs. shaw} could remember in [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} life . Here was [a man who was to have dined with [them]_4854-them to - day lying dead or dying]_{4853-a man who was to have dined with them to - day lying dead or dying} instead ! It was some time before [she]_123-margaret could think of [Margaret]_123-margaret . Then [she]_123-margaret started up , and followed [her]_{126-mrs. shaw} upstairs into [[her]_123-margaret room]_{5566-her room} . [Dixon]_186-dixon was packing up a few toilette articles , and [Margaret]_123-margaret was hastily putting on [her]_123-margaret bonnet , shedding tears all the time , and [her]_123-margaret hands trembling so that [she]_123-margaret could hardly tie the strings . “ Oh , dear [Margaret]_123-margaret ! how shocking ! What are [you]_123-margaret doing ? Are [you]_123-margaret going out ? [Sholto]_388-sholto would telegraph or do anything [you]_123-margaret like . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret am going to [Oxford]_27-oxford . There is [a train]_{8361-a train} in half - an - hour . [Dixon]_186-dixon has offered to go with [me]_123-margaret , but [I]_123-margaret could have gone by [myself]_123-margaret . [I]_123-margaret must see [him]_388-sholto again . Besides , [he]_388-sholto may be better , and want some care . [He]_388-sholto has been like [a father]_{8362-a father} to [me]_123-margaret . Do n’t stop [me]_123-margaret , [Edith]_131-edith . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But [I]_123-margaret must . [Mamma]_163-mamma wo n’t like it at all . Come and ask [her]_163-mamma about it , [Margaret]_123-margaret . [You]_123-margaret do n’t know where [you]_123-margaret ’re going . [I]_123-margaret should not mind if [he]_388-sholto had [a house of [his]_388-sholto own]_{8363-a house of his own} ; but in [[[his]_388-sholto Fellow]_{7771-his fellow} ’s rooms]_{8365-his fellow ’s rooms} ! Come to [mamma]_5139-mamma , and do ask [her]_5139-mamma before [you]_123-margaret go . It will not take a minute . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Margaret]_123-margaret yielded , and lost [her]_123-margaret train . In the suddenness of the event , [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} became bewildered and hysterical , and so the precious time slipped by . But there was [another train]_{4856-another train} in a couple of hours ; and after various discussions on propriety and impropriety , it was decided that [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} should accompany [Margaret]_123-margaret , as the one thing to which [she]_123-margaret was constant was [her]_123-margaret resolution to go , alone or otherwise , by [the next train]_{4262-the next train} , whatever might be said of the propriety or impropriety of the step . [[[Her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} ’s friend]_{1425-her father ’s friend} , [[her]_123-margaret own friend]_{4860-her own friend} , was lying at the point of death ; and the thought of this came upon [her]_123-margaret with such vividness , that [she]_123-margaret was surprised [herself]_123-margaret at the firmness with which [she]_123-margaret asserted something of [her]_123-margaret right to independence of action ; and five minutes before the time of starting , [she]_123-margaret found [herself]_123-margaret sitting in [a railway carriage]_{4861-a railway carriage} opposite to [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} . It was always a comfort to [her]_123-margaret to think that [she]_123-margaret had gone , though it was only to hear that [he]_{125-captain lennox} had died in the night . [She]_123-margaret saw [the rooms]_{994-the rooms} that [he]_{125-captain lennox} had occupied , and associated [them]_{994-the rooms} ever after most fondly in [her]_123-margaret memory with the idea of [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} , and [[his]_{125-captain lennox} one cherished and faithful friend]_{4864-his one cherished and faithful friend} . [They]_4865-they had promised [Edith]_131-edith before starting , that if all had ended as [they]_4865-they feared , [they]_4865-they would return to dinner ; so that long , lingering look around [the room in which [[her]_123-margaret father]_{444-her father} had died]_{4866-the room in which her father had died} , had to be interrupted , and a quiet farewell taken of the kind old face that had so often come out with pleasant words , and merry quips and cranks . [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} fell asleep on [their]_4865-they journey [home]_510-home ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret could cry at leisure , and bethink [her]_123-margaret of this fatal year , and all the woes it had brought to [her]_123-margaret . No sooner was [she]_123-margaret fully aware of one loss than another came — not to supersede [her]_123-margaret grief for [the one before]_{4869-the one before} , but to re - open wounds and feelings scarcely healed . But at the sound of the tender voices of [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} and [Edith]_131-edith , of [merry little Sholto]_388-sholto ’s glee at [her]_123-margaret arrival , and at the sight of [the well - lighted rooms]_{4871-the well - lighted rooms} , with [[their]_4865-they mistress]_{4872-their mistress} , pretty in [her]_123-margaret paleness and [her]_123-margaret eager sorrowful interest , [Margaret]_123-margaret roused [herself]_123-margaret from [her]_123-margaret heavy trance of almost superstitious hopelessness , and began to feel that even around [her]_123-margaret joy and gladness might gather . [She]_123-margaret had [Edith]_131-edith ’s place on the sofa ; [Sholto]_388-sholto was taught to carry [Aunt Margaret]_{419-aunt margaret} ’s cup of tea very carefully to [her]_123-margaret ; and by the time [she]_123-margaret went up to dress , [she]_123-margaret could thank [God]_174-god for having spared [[her]_123-margaret dear old friend]_{4873-her dear old friend} a long or a painful illness . [CHAPTER XLIX . BREATHING TRANQUILLITY]_{420-chapter xlix . breathing tranquillity} . “ And down [the sunny beach]_{8367-the sunny beach} [she]_123-margaret paces slowly , With many doubtful pauses by the way ; [Grief]_421-grief hath an influence so hushed and holy . ”_[360-hood] [HOOD]_360-hood . “ Is not [Margaret]_123-margaret [the heiress]_{8368-the heiress} ? ”_[131-edith] whispered [Edith]_131-edith to [[her]_131-edith husband]_{594-her husband} , as [they]_4875-they were in [[their]_4875-they room]_{4876-their room} alone at night after the sad journey to [Oxford]_27-oxford . [She]_131-edith had pulled [his]_{594-her husband} tall head down , and stood upon tiptoe , and implored [him]_{594-her husband} not to be shocked , before [she]_131-edith ventured to ask this question . [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} was , however , quite in the dark ; if [he]_{125-captain lennox} had ever heard , [he]_{125-captain lennox} had forgotten ; it could not be much that [a Fellow of [a small College]_{4878-a small college}]_{4877-a fellow of a small college} had to leave ; but [he]_{125-captain lennox} had never wanted [her]_{4877-a fellow of a small college} to pay for [her]_{4877-a fellow of a small college} board ; and two hundred and fifty pounds a year was something ridiculous , considering that [she]_{4877-a fellow of a small college} did not take wine . [Edith]_131-edith came down upon [her]_131-edith feet a little bit sadder ; with a romance blown to pieces . A week afterwards , [she]_131-edith came prancing towards [[her]_131-edith husband]_{594-her husband} , and made [him]_{594-her husband} a low curtsey : “ [I]_131-edith am right , and [you]_{594-her husband} are wrong , [most noble Captain]_{8369-most noble captain} . [Margaret]_123-margaret has had [a lawyer]_{7104-a lawyer} ’s letter , and [she]_123-margaret is [residuary legatee]_{8371-residuary legatee} — the legacies being about two thousand pounds , and the remainder about forty thousand , at the present value of property in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . ”_[131-edith] “ Indeed ! and how does [she]_123-margaret take [her]_123-margaret good fortune ? ”_[131-edith] “ Oh , it seems [she]_123-margaret knew [she]_123-margaret was to have it all along ; only [she]_123-margaret had no idea it was so much . [She]_123-margaret looks very white and pale , and says [she]_123-margaret ’s afraid of it ; but that ’s nonsense , [you]_{594-her husband} know , and will soon go off . [I]_131-edith left [mamma]_5139-mamma pouring congratulations down [her]_123-margaret throat , and stole away to tell [you]_{594-her husband} . ”_[131-edith] It seemed to be supposed , by general consent , that the most natural thing was to consider [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} henceforward as [[Margaret]_123-margaret ’s legal adviser]_{4880-margaret ’s legal adviser} . [She]_123-margaret was so entirely ignorant of all forms of business that in nearly everything [she]_123-margaret had to refer to [him]_{135-mr. lennox} . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} chose out [[her]_123-margaret attorney]_{4881-her attorney} ; [he]_{135-mr. lennox} came to [her]_123-margaret with papers to be signed . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} was never so happy as when teaching [her]_123-margaret of what all these mysteries of the law were the signs and types . “ [Henry]_{135-mr. lennox} , ”_[131-edith] said [Edith]_131-edith , one day , archly ; “ do [you]_{135-mr. lennox} know what [I]_131-edith hope and expect all these long conversations with [Margaret]_123-margaret will end in ? ”_[131-edith] “ No , [I]_{135-mr. lennox} do n’t , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} said [he]_{135-mr. lennox} , reddening . “ And [I]_{135-mr. lennox} desire [you]_131-edith not to tell [me]_{135-mr. lennox} . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ Oh , very well ; then [I]_131-edith need not tell [Sholto]_388-sholto not to ask [Mr. Montagu]_{422-mr. montagu} so often to [the house]_{460-the house} . ”_[131-edith] “ Just as [you]_131-edith choose , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} said [he]_{135-mr. lennox} with forced coolness . “ What [you]_131-edith are thinking of may or may not happen ; but this time , before [I]_{135-mr. lennox} commit [myself]_{135-mr. lennox} , [I]_{135-mr. lennox} will see [my]_{135-mr. lennox} ground clear . Ask whom [you]_131-edith choose . It may not be very civil , [Edith]_131-edith , but if [you]_131-edith meddle in it [you]_131-edith will mar it . [She]_8374-she has been very farouche with [me]_{135-mr. lennox} for a long time ; and is only just beginning to thaw a little from [her]_8374-she Zenobia ways . [She]_8374-she has the making of [a Cleopatra]_{8375-a cleopatra} in [her]_8374-she , if only [she]_8374-she were a little more pagan . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ For [my]_131-edith part , ”_[131-edith] said [Edith]_131-edith , a little maliciously , “ [I]_131-edith am very glad [she]_8374-she is [a Christian]_{2477-a christian} . [I]_131-edith know so very few ! ”_[131-edith] There was no Spain for [Margaret]_123-margaret that autumn ; although to the last [she]_131-edith hoped that some fortunate occasion would call [Frederick]_{159-frederick} to [Paris]_114-paris , whither [she]_131-edith could easily have met with [a convoy]_{4882-a convoy} . Instead of [Cadiz]_59-cadiz , [she]_131-edith had to content [herself]_131-edith with [Cromer]_424-cromer . To [that place]_{4883-that place} [[her]_131-edith aunt]_{446-her aunt} [Shaw]_131-edith and [the Lennoxes]_{4245-the lennoxes} were bound . [They]_4886-they had all along wished [her]_131-edith to accompany [them]_4886-they , and , consequently , with [[their]_4886-they characters]_{3335-their characters} , [they]_4886-they made but lazy efforts to forward [her]_131-edith own separate wish . Perhaps [Cromer]_424-cromer was , in one sense of the expression , the best for [her]_131-edith . [She]_131-edith needed bodily strengthening and bracing as well as rest . Among other hopes that had vanished , was the hope , the trust [she]_131-edith had had , that [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} would have given [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} the simple facts of the family circumstances which had preceded the unfortunate accident that led to [Leonards]_345-leonards ’ death . Whatever opinion — however changed it might be from what [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had once entertained , [she]_131-edith had wished it to be based upon a true understanding of what [she]_131-edith had done , and why [she]_131-edith had done it . It would have been a pleasure to [her]_131-edith : would have given [her]_131-edith rest on a point on which [she]_131-edith should now all [her]_131-edith life be restless , unless [she]_131-edith could resolve not to think upon it . It was now so long after the time of these occurrences , that there was no possible way of explaining them save the one which [she]_131-edith had lost by [Mr. Bell]_{178-mr. bell} ’s death . [She]_131-edith might just submit , like many another , to be misunderstood ; but , though reasoning [herself]_131-edith into the belief that in this [hers]_131-edith was no uncommon lot , [her]_131-edith heart did not ache the less with longing that some time — years and years hence — before [he]_{178-mr. bell} died at any rate , [he]_{178-mr. bell} might know how much [she]_131-edith had been tempted . [She]_131-edith thought that [she]_131-edith did not want to hear that all was explained to [him]_{178-mr. bell} , if only [she]_131-edith could be sure that [he]_{178-mr. bell} would know . But this wish was vain , like so many others ; and when [she]_131-edith had schooled [herself]_131-edith into this conviction , [she]_131-edith turned with all [her]_131-edith heart and strength to the life that lay immediately before [her]_131-edith , and resolved to strive and make the best of that . [She]_131-edith used to sit long hours upon [the beach]_{1116-the beach} , gazing intently on the waves as they chafed with perpetual motion against the pebbly shore,—or [she]_131-edith looked out upon the more distant heave , and sparkle against the sky , and heard , without being conscious of hearing , the eternal psalm , which went up continually . [She]_131-edith was soothed without knowing how or why . Listlessly [she]_131-edith sat there , on the ground , [her]_131-edith hands clasped round [her]_131-edith knees , while [[her]_131-edith aunt]_{446-her aunt} [Shaw]_131-edith did small shoppings , and [Edith]_131-edith and [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} rode far and wide on [shore]_4890-shore and [inland]_4891-inland . [The nurses]_{4892-the nurses} , sauntering on with [their]_{4892-the nurses} charges , would pass and repass [her]_131-edith , and wonder in whispers what [she]_131-edith could find to look at so long , day after day . And when [the family]_{1418-the family} gathered at dinner - time , [Margaret]_123-margaret was so silent and absorbed that [Edith]_131-edith voted [her]_123-margaret moped , and hailed a proposal of [[her]_123-margaret husband]_{594-her husband} ’s with great satisfaction , that [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} should be asked to take [Cromer]_424-cromer for a week , on [his]_{135-mr. lennox} return from [Scotland]_3-scotland in October . But all this time for thought enabled [Margaret]_123-margaret to put events in [their]_4895-their right places , as to origin and significance , both as regarded [her]_123-margaret past life and [her]_123-margaret future . Those hours by [the seaside]_{4896-the seaside} were not lost , as [any one]_{483-any one} might have seen [who had had the perception to read , or the care to understand]_{4898-who had had the perception to read , or the care to understand} , the look that [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s face was gradually acquiring . [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} was excessively struck by the change . “ [The sea]_{5960-the sea} has done [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} an immense deal of good , [I]_{135-mr. lennox} should fancy , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} said [he]_{135-mr. lennox} , when [she]_123-margaret first left [the room]_{567-the room} after [his]_{135-mr. lennox} arrival in [[their]_4900-their family circle]_{4901-their family circle} . “ [She]_{187-miss hale} looks ten years younger than [she]_{187-miss hale} did in [Harley Street]_{1-harley street} . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ That ’s the bonnet [I]_131-edith got [her]_{187-miss hale} ! ”_[131-edith] said [Edith]_131-edith , triumphantly . “ [I]_131-edith knew it would suit [her]_{187-miss hale} the moment [I]_131-edith saw it . ”_[131-edith] “ [I]_{135-mr. lennox} beg [your]_131-edith pardon , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} said [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} , in the half - contemptuous , half - indulgent tone [he]_{135-mr. lennox} generally used to [Edith]_131-edith . “ But [I]_{135-mr. lennox} believe [I]_{135-mr. lennox} know the difference between the charms of a dress and the charms of [a woman]_{1521-a woman} . No mere bonnet would have made [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ’s eyes so lustrous and yet so soft , or [her]_123-margaret lips so ripe and red — and [her]_123-margaret face altogether so full of peace and light.—She is like , and yet more,”—he_{[135-mr. lennox]} dropped [his]_{135-mr. lennox} voice,—“like the [Margaret Hale]_123-margaret of [Helstone]_8-helstone . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} From this time [the clever and ambitious man]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} bent all [his]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} powers to gaining [Margaret]_123-margaret . [He]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} loved [her]_123-margaret sweet beauty . [He]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} saw the latent sweep of [her]_123-margaret mind , which could easily ( [he]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} thought ) be led to embrace all the objects on which [he]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} had set [his]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} heart . [He]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} looked upon [her]_123-margaret fortune only as a part of the complete and superb character of [herself]_123-margaret and [her]_123-margaret position ; yet [he]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} was fully aware of the rise which it would immediately enable [him]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} , [the poor barrister]_{4903-the poor barrister} , to take . Eventually [he]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} would earn such success , and such honours , as would enable [him]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} to pay [her]_123-margaret back , with interest , that first advance in wealth which [he]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} should owe to [her]_123-margaret . [He]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} had been to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} on business connected with [[her]_123-margaret property]_{4904-her property} , on [his]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} return from [Scotland]_3-scotland ; and with the quick eye of [a skilled lawyer]_{4905-a skilled lawyer} , ready ever to take in and weigh contingencies , [he]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} had seen that much additional value was yearly accruing to the lands and tenements which [she]_123-margaret owned in [that prosperous and increasing town]_{4906-that prosperous and increasing town} . [He]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} was glad to find that the present relationship between [Margaret]_123-margaret and [himself]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} , of [client and legal adviser]_{4907-client and legal adviser} , was gradually superseding the recollection of that unlucky , mismanaged day at [Helstone]_8-helstone . [He]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} had thus unusual opportunities of intimate intercourse with [her]_123-margaret , besides those that arose from the connection between [the families]_{4908-the families} . [Margaret]_123-margaret was only too willing to listen as long as [he]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} talked of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , though [he]_{4902-the clever and ambitious man} had seen [none of [the people whom [she]_123-margaret more especially knew]_{4910-the people whom she more especially knew}]_{4909-none of the people whom she more especially knew} . It had been the tone with [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} and [cousin]_4912-cousin to speak of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} with dislike and contempt ; just such feelings as [Margaret]_123-margaret was ashamed to remember [she]_123-margaret had expressed and felt on first going to live [there]_457-there . But [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} almost exceeded [Margaret]_123-margaret in [his]_{135-mr. lennox} appreciation of the character of [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} and [[its]_{179-mr. thornton} inhabitants]_{4914-its inhabitants} . [Their]_4915-their energy , [their]_4915-their power , [their]_4915-their indomitable courage in struggling and fighting ; [their]_4915-their lurid vividness of existence , captivated and arrested [his]_{135-mr. lennox} attention . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} was never tired of talking about [them]_4915-their ; and had never perceived how selfish and material were too many of the ends [they]_4915-their proposed to [themselves]_4915-their as the result of all [their]_4915-their mighty , untiring endeavour , till [Margaret]_123-margaret , even in the midst of [her]_123-margaret gratification , had the candour to point this out , as the tainting sin in so much that was noble and to be admired . Still , when [other subjects]_{4916-other subjects} palled upon [her]_123-margaret , and [she]_123-margaret gave but short answers to many questions , [Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} found out that an enquiry as to some Darkshire peculiarity of character called back the light into [her]_123-margaret eye , the glow into [her]_123-margaret cheek . When [they]_4917-they returned to [town]_688-town , [Margaret]_123-margaret fulfilled one of [her]_123-margaret sea - side resolves , and took [her]_123-margaret life into [her]_123-margaret own hands . Before [they]_4917-they went to [Cromer]_424-cromer , [she]_123-margaret had been as docile to [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} ’s laws as if [she]_123-margaret were still [the scared little stranger who cried [herself]_123-margaret to sleep that first night in [the Harley Street nursery]_{4921-the harley street nursery}]_{4920-the scared little stranger who cried herself to sleep that first night in the harley street nursery} . But [she]_123-margaret had learnt , in those solemn hours of thought , that [she]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret must one day answer for [her]_123-margaret own life , and what [she]_123-margaret had done with it ; and [she]_123-margaret tried to settle that most difficult problem for [woman]_634-woman , how much was to be utterly merged in obedience to authority , and how much might be set apart for freedom in working . [Mrs. Shaw]_{126-mrs. shaw} was as good - tempered as could be ; and [Edith]_131-edith had inherited this charming domestic quality ; [Margaret]_123-margaret [herself]_123-margaret had probably the worst temper of [the three]_{7802-the three} , for [her]_123-margaret quick perceptions and over - lively imagination made [her]_123-margaret hasty , and [her]_123-margaret early isolation from sympathy had made [her]_123-margaret proud : but [she]_123-margaret had an indescribable childlike sweetness of heart , which made [her]_123-margaret manners , even in [her]_123-margaret rarely wilful moods , irresistible of old ; and now , chastened even by what the world called [her]_123-margaret good fortune , [she]_123-margaret charmed [[her]_123-margaret reluctant aunt]_{4924-her reluctant aunt} into acquiescence with [her]_123-margaret will . So [Margaret]_123-margaret gained the acknowledgment of [her]_123-margaret right to follow [her]_123-margaret own ideas of duty . “ Only do n’t be strong - minded , ”_[131-edith] pleaded [Edith]_131-edith . “ [Mamma]_163-mamma wants [you]_131-edith to have [a footman of [your]_131-edith own]_{8379-a footman of your own} ; and [I]_131-edith ’m sure [you]_131-edith ’re very welcome , for [they]_8380-they ’re great plagues . Only to please [me]_131-edith , [darling]_5365-darling , do n’t go and have a strong mind ; it ’s the only thing [I]_131-edith ask . [Footman]_8382-footman or [no footman]_{8383-no footman} , do n’t be strong - minded . ”_[131-edith] “ Do n’t be afraid , [Edith]_131-edith . [I]_123-margaret ’ll faint on [your]_131-edith hands at [the servants]_{5183-the servants} ’ dinner - time , the very first opportunity ; and then , what with [Sholto]_388-sholto playing with the fire , and [the baby]_{2804-the baby} crying , [you]_131-edith ’ll begin to wish for [a strong - minded woman , equal to any emergency]_{8386-a strong - minded woman , equal to any emergency} . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ And [you]_131-edith ’ll not grow too good to joke and be merry ? ”_[131-edith] “ Not [I.]_123-margaret [I]_131-edith shall be merrier than [I]_131-edith have ever been , now [I]_131-edith have got [my]_131-edith own way . ”_[131-edith] “ And [you]_131-edith ’ll not go [a figure]_{8387-a figure} , but let [me]_123-margaret buy [your]_131-edith dresses for [you]_131-edith ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Indeed [I]_131-edith mean to buy them for [myself]_131-edith . [You]_131-edith shall come with [me]_131-edith if [you]_131-edith like ; but [no one]_{535-no one} can please [me]_131-edith but [myself]_131-edith . ”_[131-edith] “ Oh ! [I]_131-edith was afraid [you]_131-edith ’d dress in brown and dust - colour , not to show the dirt [you]_131-edith ’ll pick up in all those places . [I]_131-edith ’m glad [you]_131-edith ’re going to keep one or two vanities , just by way of specimens of [the old Adam]_{8389-the old adam} . ”_[131-edith] “ [I]_4927-i am going to be just the same , [Edith]_131-edith , if [you]_131-edith and [[my]_4927-i aunt]_{8020-my aunt} could but fancy so . Only as [I]_4927-i have neither [husband]_6444-husband nor [child]_635-child to give [me]_4927-i natural duties , [I]_4927-i must make [myself]_4927-i some , in addition to ordering [my]_4927-i gowns . ”_[4927-i] In the family conclave , which was made up of [Edith]_131-edith , [[her]_131-edith mother]_{469-her mother} , and [[her]_131-edith husband]_{594-her husband} , it was decided that perhaps all these plans of [hers]_131-edith would only secure [her]_131-edith the more for [Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} . [They]_4927-i kept [her]_131-edith out of the way of [other friends who might have been [eligible sons]_{4929-eligible sons} or [brothers]_{4930-brothers}]_{4928-other friends who might have been eligible sons or brothers} ; and it was also agreed that [she]_131-edith never seemed to take much pleasure in the society of [any one but [Henry]_{135-mr. lennox} , out of [[their]_4932-their own family]_{4933-their own family}]_{4931-any one but henry , out of their own family} . [The other admirers]_{4934-the other admirers} , attracted by [her]_131-edith appearance or the reputation of [her]_131-edith fortune , were swept away , by [her]_131-edith unconscious smiling disdain , into the paths frequented by other beauties less fastidious , or [other heiresses with a larger amount of gold]_{4935-other heiresses with a larger amount of gold} . [Henry]_{135-mr. lennox} and [she]_131-edith grew slowly into closer intimacy ; but neither [he]_{135-mr. lennox} nor [she]_131-edith were [people]_617-people to brook the slightest notice of [their]_4932-their proceedings . [CHAPTER L CHANGES]_{116-chapter l changes} AT [MILTON]_{179-mr. thornton} . “ Here [we]_4932-their go up , up , up ; And here [we]_4932-their go down , down , downee ! ”_[617-people] NURSERY SONG . Meanwhile at [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} the chimneys smoked , the ceaseless roar and mighty beat and dazzling whirr of machinery struggled and strove perpetually . Senseless and purposeless were wood and iron and steam in [their]_4937-their endless labours ; but the persistence of [their]_4937-their monotonous work was rivalled in tireless endurance by [the strong crowds , who , with sense and with purpose]_{4938-the strong crowds , who , with sense and with purpose} , were busy and restless in seeking after — What ? In [the streets]_{1065-the streets} there were [few loiterers,—none]_{4940-few loiterers,—none} walking for mere pleasure ; [every man]_{1813-every man} ’s face was set in lines of eagerness or anxiety ; news was sought for with fierce avidity ; and [men]_806-men jostled [each other]_{751-each other} aside in [the Mart]_{4944-the mart} and in the Exchange , as [they]_806-men did in life , in the deep selfishness of competition . There was gloom over [the town]_{1126-the town} . [Few]_4946-few came to buy , and [those who did]_{4947-those who did} were looked at suspiciously by [the sellers]_{4948-the sellers} ; for credit was insecure , and [the most stable]_{4949-the most stable} might have [their]_{4949-the most stable} fortunes affected by the sweep in [the great neighbouring port]_{4950-the great neighbouring port} among [the shipping houses]_{4951-the shipping houses} . Hitherto there had been no failures in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ; but from the immense speculations that had come to light in making a bad end in [America]_117-america , and yet nearer [home]_510-home , it was known that [some Milton houses of business]_{4953-some milton houses of business} must suffer so severely that every day [men]_806-men ’s faces asked , if [their]_806-men tongues did not , “ What news ? Who is gone ? How will it affect [me]_{4955-two or three} ? ”_{[4955-two or three]} And if [two or three]_{4955-two or three} spoke together , [they]_{4955-two or three} dwelt rather on the names of [those who were safe]_{4956-those who were safe} than dared to hint at those likely , in [their]_{4955-two or three} opinion , to go : for idle breath may , at such times , cause the downfall of [some who might otherwise weather the storm]_{4957-some who might otherwise weather the storm} ; and one going down drags many after . “ [Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} is safe , ”_{[4955-two or three]} say [they]_{4955-two or three} . “ [His]_{179-mr. thornton} business is large — extending every year ; but such a head as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} has , and so prudent with all [his]_{179-mr. thornton} daring ! ”_{[4955-two or three]} Then [one man]_{5659-one man} draws another aside , and walks a little apart , and with head inclined into [[his]_{5659-one man} neighbour]_{7365-his neighbour} ’s ear , [he]_{5659-one man} says , “ [Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s business is large ; but [he]_{179-mr. thornton} has spent [his]_{179-mr. thornton} profits in extending it ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} has no capital laid by ; [his]_{179-mr. thornton} machinery is new within these two years , and has cost [him]_{179-mr. thornton} — [we]_8393-we wo n’t say what!—a word to [the wise]_{8394-the wise} ! ”_{[5659-one man]} But that [Mr. Harrison]_{377-harrison ’s} was [a croaker,—a man who had succeeded to [[his]_{377-harrison ’s} father]_{5779-his father} ’s trade - made fortune , which [he]_{377-harrison ’s} had feared to lose by altering [his]_{377-harrison ’s} mode of business to any having a larger scope]_{4960-a croaker,—a man who had succeeded to his father ’s trade - made fortune , which he had feared to lose by altering his mode of business to any having a larger scope} ; yet [he]_{377-harrison ’s} grudged every penny made by [others]_715-others more daring and far - sighted . But the truth was , [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was hard pressed . [He]_{377-harrison ’s} felt it acutely in [his]_{377-harrison ’s} vulnerable point — [his]_{377-harrison ’s} pride in the commercial character which [he]_{377-harrison ’s} had established for [himself]_{377-harrison ’s} . [Architect]_{425-architect} of [his]_{377-harrison ’s} own fortunes , [he]_{377-harrison ’s} attributed this to no special merit or qualities of [his]_{377-harrison ’s} own , but to the power , which [he]_{377-harrison ’s} believed that commerce gave to [every brave , honest , and persevering man]_{4963-every brave , honest , and persevering man} , to raise [himself]_{377-harrison ’s} to a level from which [he]_{377-harrison ’s} might see and read the great game of worldly success , and honestly , by such far - sightedness , command more power and influence than in any other mode of life . Far away , in [the East]_{4964-the east} and in [the West]_{118-the west} , where [[his]_{377-harrison ’s} person]_{4965-his person} would never be known , [his]_{377-harrison ’s} name was to be regarded , and [his]_{377-harrison ’s} wishes to be fulfilled , and [his]_{377-harrison ’s} word pass like gold . That was the idea of [merchant]_{4966-merchant} - life with which [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had started . “ [[Her]_{5657-his mother} [merchants]_{8396-merchants}]_{8395-her merchants} be like [princes]_8397-princes , ”_{[5657-his mother]} said [[his]_{377-harrison ’s} mother]_{5657-his mother} , reading the text aloud , as if it were a trumpet - call to invite [[her]_{5657-his mother} boy]_{6883-her boy} to the struggle . [He]_{377-harrison ’s} was but like many others — [men]_806-men , [women]_807-women , and [children]_{1434-children} — alive to distant , and dead to near things . [He]_{377-harrison ’s} sought to possess the influence of a name in [foreign countries]_{4972-foreign countries} and [far - away]_{4973-far - away} seas,—to become [the head of [a firm that should be known for generations]_{4975-a firm that should be known for generations}]_{4974-the head of a firm that should be known for generations} ; and it had taken [him]_{377-harrison ’s} long silent years to come even to a glimmering of what [he]_{377-harrison ’s} might be now , to - day , here in [[his]_{377-harrison ’s} own town]_{4976-his own town} , [[his]_{377-harrison ’s} own factory]_{4977-his own factory} , among [[his]_{377-harrison ’s} own people]_{4978-his own people} . [He]_{377-harrison ’s} and [they]_4979-they had led parallel lives — very close , but never touching — till the accident ( or so it seemed ) of [his]_{377-harrison ’s} acquaintance with [Higgins]_202-higgins . Once brought face to face , [man]_633-man to [man]_633-man , with [an individual of the masses around [him]_{377-harrison ’s}]_{4982-an individual of the masses around him} , and ( take notice ) out of the character of [master]_5403-master and [workman]_4984-workman , in the first instance , [they]_4979-they had each begun to recognise that “ [we]_4979-they have all of [us]_4979-they one human heart . ”_{[5403-master]} It was the fine point of the wedge ; and until now , when the apprehension of losing [his]_{377-harrison ’s} connection with [two or three of [the workmen whom [he]_{377-harrison ’s} had so lately begun to know as [men,—of having a plan or two]_{4987-men,—of having a plan or two} , which were experiments lying very close to [his]_{377-harrison ’s} heart]_{4986-the workmen whom he had so lately begun to know as men,—of having a plan or two , which were experiments lying very close to his heart} , roughly nipped off without trial,—gave a new poignancy to the subtle fear that came over [him]_{377-harrison ’s} from time to time]_{4985-two or three of the workmen whom he had so lately begun to know as men,—of having a plan or two , which were experiments lying very close to his heart , roughly nipped off without trial,—gave a new poignancy to the subtle fear that came over him from time to time} ; until now , [he]_{377-harrison ’s} had never recognised how much and how deep was the interest [he]_{377-harrison ’s} had grown of late to feel in [his]_{377-harrison ’s} position of [manufacturer]_{4988-manufacturer} , simply because it led [him]_{377-harrison ’s} into such close contact , and gave [him]_{377-harrison ’s} the opportunity of so much power , among [a race of people strange , shrewd , ignorant]_{4989-a race of people strange , shrewd , ignorant} ; but , above all , full of character and strong human feeling . [He]_{377-harrison ’s} reviewed [his]_{377-harrison ’s} position as [a Milton manufacturer]_{5803-a milton manufacturer} . The strike a year and a half ago,—or more , for it was now untimely wintry weather , in a late spring,—that strike , when [he]_{377-harrison ’s} was young , and [he]_{377-harrison ’s} now was old — had prevented [his]_{377-harrison ’s} completing some of the large orders [he]_{377-harrison ’s} had then on hand . [He]_{377-harrison ’s} had locked up a good deal of [his]_{377-harrison ’s} capital in new and expensive machinery , and [he]_{377-harrison ’s} had also bought cotton largely , for the fulfilment of these orders , taken under contract . That [he]_{377-harrison ’s} had not been able to complete them , was owing in some degree to the utter want of skill on the part of [the Irish hands whom [he]_{377-harrison ’s} had imported]_{4991-the irish hands whom he had imported} ; much of [their]_{4991-the irish hands whom he had imported} work was damaged and unfit to be sent forth by [a house which prided itself on turning out nothing but first - rate articles]_{4992-a house which prided itself on turning out nothing but first - rate articles} . For many months , the embarrassment caused by the strike had been an obstacle in [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s way ; and often , when [his]_{377-harrison ’s} eye fell on [Higgins]_202-higgins , [he]_{377-harrison ’s} could have spoken angrily to [him]_202-higgins without any present cause , just from feeling how serious was the injury that had arisen from this affair in which [he]_{377-harrison ’s} was implicated . But when [he]_{377-harrison ’s} became conscious of this sudden , quick resentment , [he]_{377-harrison ’s} resolved to curb it . It would not satisfy [him]_{377-harrison ’s} to avoid [Higgins]_202-higgins ; [he]_{377-harrison ’s} must convince [himself]_{377-harrison ’s} that [he]_{377-harrison ’s} was master over [his]_{377-harrison ’s} own anger , by being particularly careful to allow [Higgins]_202-higgins access to [him]_{377-harrison ’s} , whenever the strict rules of business , or [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s leisure permitted . And by - and - bye , [he]_{377-harrison ’s} lost all sense of resentment in wonder how it was , or could be , that [two men like [himself]_{377-harrison ’s} and [Higgins]_202-higgins , living by the same trade , working in [their]_{4993-two men like himself and higgins , living by the same trade , working in their different ways at the same object} different ways at the same object]_{4993-two men like himself and higgins , living by the same trade , working in their different ways at the same object} , could look upon [each other]_{751-each other} ’s position and duties in so strangely different a way . And thence arose that intercourse , which , though it might not have the effect of preventing all future clash of opinion and action , when the occasion arose , would , at any rate , enable [both master]_{4995-both master} and [man]_633-man to look upon [each other]_{751-each other} with far more charity and sympathy , and bear with [each other]_{751-each other} more patiently and kindly . Besides this improvement of feeling , both [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} and [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} workmen]_{4999-his workmen} found out [their]_{4993-two men like himself and higgins , living by the same trade , working in their different ways at the same object} ignorance as to positive matters of fact , known heretofore to one side , but not to the other . But now had come one of those periods of bad trade , when the market falling brought down the value of all large stocks ; [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s fell to nearly half . No orders were coming in ; so [he]_{179-mr. thornton} lost the interest of the capital [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had locked up in machinery ; indeed , it was difficult to get payment for the orders completed ; yet there was the constant drain of expenses for working the business . Then the bills became due for the cotton [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had purchased ; and money being scarce , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could only borrow at exorbitant interest , and yet [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could not realise any of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} property . But [he]_{179-mr. thornton} did not despair ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} exerted [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} day and night to foresee and to provide for all emergencies ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was as calm and gentle to [the women in [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} home]_{1028-his home}]_{5000-the women in his home} as ever ; to [the workmen in [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} mill]_{3084-his mill}]_{5002-the workmen in his mill} [he]_{179-mr. thornton} spoke not many words , but [they]_{5002-the workmen in his mill} knew [him]_{179-mr. thornton} by this time ; and many a curt , decided answer was received by [them]_{5002-the workmen in his mill} rather with sympathy for the care [they]_{5002-the workmen in his mill} saw pressing upon [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , than with the suppressed antagonism which had formerly been smouldering , and ready for hard words and hard judgments on all occasions . “ Th ’ [measter]_202-higgins ’s a deal to potter [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , ”_{[202-higgins]} said [Higgins]_202-higgins , one day , as [he]_202-higgins heard [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s short , sharp inquiry , why such a command had not been obeyed ; and caught the sound of the suppressed sigh which [he]_{179-mr. thornton} heaved in going past [the room where [some of [the men]_{5458-the men}]_{5005-some of the men} were working]_{5004-the room where some of the men were working} . [Higgins]_202-higgins and [another man]_{1807-another man} stopped over - hours that night , unknown to [any one]_{483-any one} , to get the neglected piece of work done ; and [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} never knew but that [the overlooker]_{7695-the overlooker} , to whom [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had given the command in the first instance , had done it [himself]_{7695-the overlooker} . “ Eh ! [I]_202-higgins reckon [I]_202-higgins know who ’d ha ’ been sorry for to see [[our]_8398-our measter]_{8399-our measter} sitting so like a piece o ’ grey calico ! [Th]_8400-yo ’ oud parson would ha ’ fretted [[his]_8400-yo woman]_{8401-his woman} ’s heart out , if [he]_8400-yo ’d seen the woeful looks [I]_202-higgins have seen on [[our]_8398-our measter]_{8399-our measter} ’s face , ”_{[202-higgins]} thought [Higgins]_202-higgins , one day , as [he]_202-higgins was approaching [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} in [Marlborough Street]_{66-marlborough street} . “ [Measter]_370-measter , ”_{[202-higgins]} said [he]_202-higgins , stopping [[his]_202-higgins employer]_{5010-his employer} in [his]_202-higgins quick resolved walk , and causing [that gentleman]_{7748-that gentleman} to look up with a sudden annoyed start , as if [his]_202-higgins thoughts had been far away . “ Have [yo]_8400-yo ’ heerd aught of [Miss Marget]_{385-miss marget} lately ? ”_{[202-higgins]} “ [Miss]_5091-miss — who ? ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} replied [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “ [Miss Marget]_{385-miss marget} — [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} — [th ’ oud [[parson]_7537-parson ’s daughter]_{8406-parson ’s daughter}]_{8404-th ’ oud parson ’s daughter} — [yo]_8400-yo ’ known who [I]_{179-mr. thornton} mean well enough — if [yo’ll]_8400-yo only think a bit — ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} ( there was nothing disrespectful in the tone in which this was said ) . “ Oh yes ! ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} and suddenly the wintry frost - bound look of care had left [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s face , as if some soft summer gale had blown all anxiety away from [his]_{179-mr. thornton} mind ; and though [his]_{179-mr. thornton} mouth was as much compressed as before , [his]_{179-mr. thornton} eyes smiled out benignly on [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} questioner]_{5012-his questioner} . “ [She]_{385-miss marget} ’s [[my]_{179-mr. thornton} landlord]_{8407-my landlord} now , [you]_{179-mr. thornton} know , [Higgins]_202-higgins . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} hear of [her]_{385-miss marget} through [[her]_{385-miss marget} agent]_{8408-her agent} here , every now and then . [She]_{385-miss marget} ’s well and among [friends]_461-friends — thank [you]_202-higgins , [Higgins]_202-higgins . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} That “ thank [you]_202-higgins ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} lingered after the other words , and yet came with so much warmth of feeling , let in a new light to [the acute Higgins]_202-higgins . It might be but a will - o’-th’-wisp , but [he]_{179-mr. thornton} thought [he]_{179-mr. thornton} would follow it and ascertain whither it would lead [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . “ And [she]_{385-miss marget} ’s not getten married , [measter]_202-higgins ? ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Not yet . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} The face was cloudy once more . “ There is some talk of it , as [I]_{179-mr. thornton} understand , with a connection of [the family]_{1418-the family} . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Then [she]_{385-miss marget} ’ll not be for coming to [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} again , [I]_{179-mr. thornton} reckon . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ No ! ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Stop a minute , [measter]_202-higgins . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} Then going up confidentially close , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} said , “ Is [th ’ young gentleman]_{8411-th ’ young gentleman} cleared ? ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} [He]_{179-mr. thornton} enforced the depth of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} intelligence by a wink of the eye , which only made things more mysterious to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “ [Th ’ young gentleman]_{8411-th ’ young gentleman} , [I]_{179-mr. thornton} mean — [Master Frederick]_{159-frederick} , [they]_8413-they ca’ed [him]_{8411-th ’ young gentleman} — [[her]_{385-miss marget} brother]_{1589-her brother} as was over here , [yo]_202-higgins ’ known . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Over here . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Ay , to be sure , at [th ’ missus]_{2305-th ’ missus} ’s death . [Yo]_202-higgins ’ need na be feared of [my]_{179-mr. thornton} telling ; for [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} and [me]_{179-mr. thornton} , [we]_8416-we knowed it all along , only [we]_8416-we held [our]_8416-we peace , for [we]_8416-we got it through [Mary]_{178-mr. bell} working in [th ’ house]_{8417-th ’ house} . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ And [he]_{8411-th ’ young gentleman} was over . [It]_{1589-her brother} was [[her]_{385-miss marget} brother]_{1589-her brother} . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Sure enough , and [I]_{179-mr. thornton} reckoned [yo]_202-higgins ’ knowed it , or [I]_{179-mr. thornton} ’d never ha ’ let on . [Yo]_202-higgins ’ knowed [she]_{385-miss marget} had [a brother]_{7331-a brother} ? ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Yes , [I]_{179-mr. thornton} know all about [him]_{7331-a brother} . And [he]_{7331-a brother} was over at [Mrs. Hale]_{142-mrs. hale} ’s death ? ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Nay ! [I]_{179-mr. thornton} ’m not going for to tell more . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} ’ve maybe getten [them]_8420-they into mischief already , for [they]_8420-they kept it very close . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} nobbut wanted to know if [they]_8420-they ’d getten [him]_{7331-a brother} cleared ? ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Not that [I]_5013-he know of . [I]_5013-he know nothing . [I]_5013-he only hear of [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , now , as [[my]_5013-he landlord]_{8407-my landlord} , and through [[her]_{187-miss hale} lawyer]_{8422-her lawyer} . ”_[5013-he] [He]_5013-he broke off from [Higgins]_202-higgins , to follow the business on which [he]_5013-he had been bent when [the latter]_{947-the latter} first accosted [him]_5013-he ; leaving [Higgins]_202-higgins baffled in [his]_202-higgins endeavour . “ It was [[her]_{187-miss hale} brother]_{1589-her brother} , ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} said [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} to [himself]_{179-mr. thornton} . “ [I]_{179-mr. thornton} am glad . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} may never see [her]_{187-miss hale} again ; but it is a comfort — a relief — to know that much . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} knew [she]_{187-miss hale} could not be unmaidenly ; and yet [I]_{179-mr. thornton} yearned for conviction . Now [I]_{179-mr. thornton} am glad ! ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} It was a little golden thread running through the dark web of [his]_5013-he present fortunes ; which were growing ever gloomier and more gloomy . [[His]_5013-he agent]_{3493-his agent} had largely trusted [a house in the American trade , which went down , along with several others , just at this time , like a pack of cards , the fall of one compelling other failures]_{5016-a house in the american trade , which went down , along with several others , just at this time , like a pack of cards , the fall of one compelling other failures} . What were [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s engagements ? Could [he]_5013-he stand ? Night after night [he]_5013-he took books and papers into [[his]_5013-he own private room]_{3642-his own private room} , and sate up there long after [the family]_{1418-the family} were gone to bed . [He]_5013-he thought [no one]_{535-no one} knew of this occupation of the hours [he]_5013-he should have spent in sleep . One morning , when daylight was stealing in through the crevices of [his]_5013-he shutters , and [he]_5013-he had never been in bed , and , in hopeless indifference of mind , was thinking that [he]_5013-he could do without the hour or two of rest , which was all that [he]_5013-he should be able to take before the stir of daily labour began again , the door of [[his]_5013-he room]_{702-his room} opened , and [[his]_5013-he mother]_{5657-his mother} stood there , dressed as [she]_{5657-his mother} had been the day before . [She]_{5657-his mother} had never laid [herself]_{5657-his mother} down to slumber any more than [he]_5013-he . [Their]_5022-their eyes met . [Their]_5022-their faces were cold and rigid , and wan , from long watching . “ [Mother]_327-mother ! why are [you]_5013-he not in bed ? ”_[5022-their] “ [Son John]_{426-son john} , ”_{[5657-his mother]} said [she]_{5657-his mother} , “ do [you]_{426-son john} think [I]_{5657-his mother} can sleep with an easy mind , while [you]_{426-son john} keep awake full of care ? [You]_{426-son john} have not told [me]_{5657-his mother} what [your]_{426-son john} trouble is ; but sore trouble [you]_{426-son john} have had these many days past . ”_{[5657-his mother]} “ Trade is bad . ”_[5022-their] “ And [you]_5013-he dread — — ”_[5022-their] “ [I]_5013-he dread nothing , ”_[5013-he] replied [he]_5013-he , drawing up [his]_5013-he head , and holding it erect . “ [I]_5013-he know that [no man]_{8424-no man} will suffer by [me]_5013-he . That was [my]_5013-he anxiety . ”_[5013-he] “ But how do [you]_{426-son john} stand ? Shall [you]_{426-son john} — will it be a failure ? ”_{[5657-his mother]} [her]_{5657-his mother} steady voice trembling in an unwonted manner . “ Not a failure . [I]_{5657-his mother} must give up business , but [I]_{5657-his mother} pay [all men]_{2070-all men} . [I]_{5657-his mother} might redeem [myself]_{5657-his mother} — [I]_{5657-his mother} am sorely tempted — ”_{[5657-his mother]} “ How ? Oh , [John]_{426-son john} ! keep up [your]_{426-son john} name — try all risks for that . How redeem it ? ”_[5013-he] “ By a speculation offered to [me]_{5657-his mother} , but full of risk ; but , if successful , placing [me]_{5657-his mother} high above water - mark , so that [no one]_{535-no one} need ever know the strait [I]_{5657-his mother} am in . Still , if it fails — ”_{[5657-his mother]} “ And if it fails , ”_{[5657-his mother]} said [she]_{5657-his mother} , advancing , and laying [her]_{5657-his mother} hand on [his]_5023-i arm , [her]_{5657-his mother} eyes full of eager light . [She]_{5657-his mother} held [her]_{5657-his mother} breath to hear the end of [his]_5023-i speech . “ [Honest men]_{8427-honest men} are ruined by [a rogue]_{8428-a rogue} , ”_[5023-i] said [he]_5023-i gloomily . “ As [I]_5023-i stand now , [[my]_5023-i creditors]_{8429-my creditors} ’ money is safe — every farthing of it ; but [I]_5023-i do n’t know where to find [my]_5023-i own — it may be all gone , and [I]_5023-i penniless at this moment . Therefore , it is [[my]_5023-i creditors]_{8429-my creditors} ’ money that [I]_5023-i should risk . ”_[5023-i] “ But if it succeeded , [they]_{8429-my creditors} need never know . Is it so desperate a speculation ? [I]_{5657-his mother} am sure it is not , or [you]_{5657-his mother} would never have thought of it . If it succeeded — ”_{[5657-his mother]} “ [I]_{5657-his mother} should be [a rich man]_{1784-a rich man} , and [my]_{5657-his mother} peace of conscience would be gone ! ”_{[5657-his mother]} “ Why ! [You]_{5657-his mother} would have injured [no one]_{535-no one} . ”_[5023-i] “ No ; but [I]_{5657-his mother} should have run the risk of ruining many for [my]_{5657-his mother} own paltry aggrandisement . [Mother]_327-mother , [I]_{5657-his mother} have decided ! [You]_327-mother wo n’t much grieve over [our]_8433-our leaving [this house]_{2584-this house} , shall [you]_327-mother , [dear mother]_{8435-dear mother} ? ”_{[5657-his mother]} “ No ! but to have [you]_{5657-his mother} other than what [you]_{5657-his mother} are will break [my]_{5657-his mother} heart . What can [you]_{5657-his mother} do ? ”_{[5657-his mother]} “ Be always the same [John Thornton]_250-john in whatever circumstances ; endeavouring to do right , and making great blunders ; and then trying to be brave in setting to afresh . But it is hard , [mother]_445-mother . [I]_5024-he have worked and planned . [I]_5024-he have discovered new powers in [my]_5024-he situation too late — and now all is over . [I]_5024-he am too old to begin again with the same heart . It is hard , [mother]_445-mother . ”_[5024-he] [He]_5024-he turned away from [her]_5025-you , and covered [his]_5024-he face with [his]_5024-he hands . “ [I]_5025-you ca n’t think , ”_[5025-you] said [she]_5025-you , with gloomy defiance in [her]_5025-you tone , “ how it comes about . Here is [[my]_5025-you boy]_{2821-my boy} — [good son]_{8439-good son} , [just man , tender heart]_{8440-just man , tender heart} — and [he]_5024-he fails in all [he]_5024-he sets [his]_5024-he mind upon : [he]_5024-he finds [a woman to love]_{8441-a woman to love} , and [she]_5025-you cares no more for [his]_5024-he affection than if [he]_5024-he had been [a common man]_{8442-a common man} ; [he]_5024-he labours , and [his]_5024-he labour comes to nought . [Other people]_{5786-other people} grow rich , and hold [their]_{5786-other people} paltry names high and dry above shame . ”_[5025-you] “ Shame never touched [me]_5026-me , ”_[5026-me] said [he]_5026-me , in a low tone : but [she]_5025-you went on . “ [I]_5025-you sometimes have wondered where justice was gone to , and now [I]_5025-you do n’t believe there is such a thing in [the world]_{5098-the world} — now [you]_5026-me are come to this ; [you]_5026-me , [my]_5025-you own [John Thornton]_250-john , though [you]_5026-me and [I]_5025-you may be [beggars]_2003-beggars together — [[my]_5025-you own dear son]_{8446-my own dear son} ! ”_[5025-you] [She]_5025-you fell upon [his]_5026-me neck , and kissed [him]_5026-me through [her]_5025-you tears . “ [Mother]_445-mother ! ”_[5026-me] said [he]_5026-me , holding [her]_5025-you gently in [his]_5026-me arms , “ who has sent [me]_5026-me [my]_5026-me lot in life , both of good and evil ? ”_[5026-me] [She]_5025-you shook [her]_5025-you head . [She]_5025-you would have nothing to do with religion just then . “ [Mother]_445-mother , ”_[5026-me] [he]_5026-me went on , seeing that [she]_5025-you would not speak . “ [I]_5026-me , too , have been rebellious ; but [I]_5026-me ’m striving to be so no longer . Help [me]_5026-me , as [you]_5025-you helped [me]_5026-me when [I]_5026-me was [a child]_{540-a child} . Then [you]_5025-you said many good words — when [[my]_5026-me father]_{5535-my father} died , and [we]_8451-we were sometimes sorely short of comforts — which [we]_8451-we shall never be now ; [you]_5025-you said brave , noble , trustful words then , [mother]_445-mother , which [I]_5026-me have never forgotten , though they may have lain dormant . Speak to [me]_5026-me again in the old way , [mother]_445-mother . Do not let [us]_8451-we have to think that [the world]_{5098-the world} has too much hardened [our]_8451-we hearts . If [you]_5025-you would say the old good words , it would make [me]_5026-me feel something of the pious simplicity of [my]_5026-me childhood . [I]_5026-me say them to [myself]_5026-me , but [they]_8455-they would come differently from [you]_5025-you , remembering all the cares and trials [you]_5025-you have had to bear . ”_[5026-me] “ [I]_5027-she have had a many , ”_[5027-she] said [she]_5027-she , sobbing , “ but none so sore as this . To see [you]_5025-you cast down from [[your]_5025-you rightful place]_{8456-your rightful place} ! [I]_5027-she could say it for [myself]_5027-she , [John]_250-john , but not for [you]_5025-you . Not for [you]_5025-you ! [God]_174-god has seen fit to be very hard on [you]_5025-you , very . ”_[5027-she] [She]_5027-she shook with the sobs that come so convulsively when [an old person]_{5028-an old person} weeps . The silence around [her]_5027-she struck [her]_5027-she at last ; and [she]_5027-she quieted [herself]_5027-she to listen . No sound . [She]_5027-she looked . [[Her]_5027-she son]_{1400-her son} sate by the table , [his]_{1400-her son} arms thrown half across it , [his]_{1400-her son} head bent face downwards . “ Oh , [John]_250-john ! ”_[5027-she] [she]_5027-she said , and [she]_5027-she lifted [his]_{1400-her son} face up . Such a strange , pallid look of gloom was on it , that for a moment it struck [her]_5027-she that this look was the forerunner of death ; but as the rigidity melted out of the countenance and the natural colour returned , and [she]_5027-she saw that [he]_{1400-her son} was [himself]_{1400-her son} once again , all worldly mortification sank to nothing before the consciousness of the great blessing that [he]_{1400-her son} [himself]_{1400-her son} , by [his]_{1400-her son} simple existence was to [her]_5027-she . [She]_5027-she thanked [God]_174-god for this , and this alone , with a fervour that swept away all rebellious feelings from [her]_5027-she mind . [He]_{1400-her son} did not speak readily ; but [he]_{1400-her son} went and opened the shutters , and let the ruddy light of dawn flood [the room]_{567-the room} . But the wind was in [the east]_{4964-the east} ; the weather was piercing cold , as it had been for weeks ; there would be no demand for light summer goods this year . That hope for the revival of trade must utterly be given up . It was a great comfort to have had this conversation with [[his]_{1400-her son} mother]_{5657-his mother} ; and to feel sure that , however [they]_5033-they might henceforward keep silence on all these anxieties , [they]_5033-they yet understood [each other]_{751-each other} ’s feelings , and were , if not in harmony , at least in discord with each other , in [their]_5033-they way of viewing [them]_5033-they . [[Fanny]_218-fanny ’s husband]_{5035-fanny ’s husband} was vexed at [Thornton]_250-john ’s refusal to take any share in the speculation which [he]_250-john had offered to [him]_250-john , and withdrew from any possibility of being supposed able to assist [him]_250-john with the ready money , which indeed [the speculator]_{5036-the speculator} needed for [his]_250-john own venture . There was nothing for it at last , but that which [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} had dreaded for many weeks ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had to give up the business in which [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had been so long engaged with so much honour and success ; and look out for a subordinate situation . [Marlborough Mills]_{78-marlborough mills} and [the adjacent dwelling]_{5037-the adjacent dwelling} were held under a long lease ; they must if possible be relet . There was an immediate choice of situations offered to [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [Mr. Hamper]_281-hamper would have been only too glad to have secured [him]_{179-mr. thornton} as [a steady and experienced partner for [[his]_281-hamper son]_{831-his son} , whom [he]_281-hamper was setting up with [a large capital in [a neighbouring town]_{5041-a neighbouring town}]_{5040-a large capital in a neighbouring town}]_{5038-a steady and experienced partner for his son , whom he was setting up with a large capital in a neighbouring town} ; but [the young man]_{3647-the young man} was half - educated as regarded information , and wholly uneducated as regarded any other responsibility than that of getting money , and brutalised both as to [his]_{179-mr. thornton} pleasures and [his]_{179-mr. thornton} pains . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} declined having any share in a partnership , which would frustrate what few plans [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had that survived the wreck of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} fortunes . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} would sooner consent to be only [a manager]_{5043-a manager} , where [he]_{179-mr. thornton} could have a certain degree of power beyond the mere money - getting part , than have to fall in with the tyrannical humours of [a moneyed partner with whom [he]_{179-mr. thornton} felt sure that [he]_{179-mr. thornton} should quarrel in a few months]_{5044-a moneyed partner with whom he felt sure that he should quarrel in a few months} . So [he]_{179-mr. thornton} waited , and stood on one side with profound humility , as the news swept through the Exchange of the enormous fortune which [[his]_{179-mr. thornton} brother - in - law]_{5045-his brother - in - law} had made by [his]_{179-mr. thornton} daring speculation . It was a nine days ’ wonder . Success brought with it its worldly consequence of extreme admiration . [No one]_{535-no one} was considered so wise and far - seeing as [Mr. Watson]_{427-mr. watson} . [CHAPTER LI]_{428-chapter li} . MEETING AGAIN . “ Bear up , brave heart ! [we]_8457-we will be calm and strong ; Sure , [we]_8457-we can master eyes , or cheek , or tongue , Nor let the smallest tell - tale sign appear [She]_123-margaret ever was , and is , and will be dear . ”_{[428-chapter li]} RHYMING PLAY . It was a hot summer ’s evening . [Edith]_131-edith came into [[Margaret]_123-margaret ’s bed - room]_{4528-margaret ’s bed - room} , the first time in [her]_131-edith habit , [the second ready dressed for dinner]_{5048-the second ready dressed for dinner} . [No one]_{535-no one} was [there]_457-there at first ; the next time [Edith]_131-edith found [Dixon]_186-dixon laying out [Margaret]_123-margaret ’s dress on the bed ; but no [Margaret]_123-margaret . [Edith]_131-edith remained to fidget about . “ Oh , [Dixon]_186-dixon ! not those horrid blue flowers to that dead gold - coloured gown . What taste ! Wait a minute , and [I]_131-edith will bring [you]_186-dixon some pomegranate blossoms . ”_[131-edith] “ It ’s not a dead gold - colour ma’am . It ’s a straw - colour . And blue always goes with straw - colour . ”_[131-edith] But [Edith]_131-edith had brought the brilliant scarlet flowers before [Dixon]_186-dixon had got half through [her]_131-edith remonstrance . “ Where is [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ? ”_[131-edith] asked [Edith]_131-edith , as soon as [she]_131-edith had tried the effect of the garniture . “ [I]_131-edith ca n’t think , ”_[131-edith] [she]_131-edith went on , pettishly , “ how [[my]_131-edith aunt]_{8020-my aunt} allowed [her]_{187-miss hale} to get into such rambling habits in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ! [I]_131-edith ’m sure [I]_131-edith ’m always expecting to hear of [her]_{187-miss hale} having met with something horrible among [all those wretched places [she]_{187-miss hale} pokes [herself]_{187-miss hale} into]_{8459-all those wretched places she pokes herself into} . [I]_131-edith should never dare to go down some of [those streets]_{8460-those streets} without [a servant]_{1297-a servant} . They ’re not fit for [ladies]_5093-ladies . ”_[131-edith] [Dixon]_186-dixon was still huffed about [her]_186-dixon despised taste ; so [she]_186-dixon replied rather shortly : “ It ’s no wonder to [my]_186-dixon mind , when [I]_186-dixon hear [ladies]_5093-ladies talk such a deal about [ladies]_5093-ladies — and when [they]_5093-ladies ’re [such fearful , delicate , dainty ladies]_{8465-such fearful , delicate , dainty ladies} too — [I]_186-dixon say it ’s no wonder to [me]_186-dixon that there are no longer any saints on [earth]_5188-earth — — ”_[186-dixon] “ Oh , [Margaret]_123-margaret ! here [you]_123-margaret are ! [I]_131-edith have been so wanting [you]_123-margaret . But how [your]_123-margaret cheeks are flushed with the heat , [poor child]_{5085-poor child} ! But only think what that tiresome [Henry]_{135-mr. lennox} has done ; really , [he]_{135-mr. lennox} exceeds [brother - in - law]_{8468-brother - in - law} ’s limits . Just when [my]_131-edith party was made up so beautifully — fitted in so precisely for [Mr. Colthurst]_{429-mr. colthurst} — there has [Henry]_{135-mr. lennox} come , with an apology it is true , and making use of [your]_123-margaret name for an excuse , and asked [me]_131-edith if [he]_{135-mr. lennox} may bring that [Mr. Thornton of Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} — [[your]_123-margaret tenant]_{8469-your tenant} , [you]_123-margaret know — who is in [London]_6-london about some law business . It will spoil [my]_131-edith number , quite . ”_[131-edith] “ [I]_123-margaret do n’t mind dinner . [I]_123-margaret do n’t want any , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , in a low voice . “ [Dixon]_186-dixon can get [me]_123-margaret a cup of tea here , and [I]_123-margaret will be in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} by the time [you]_123-margaret come up . [I]_123-margaret shall really be glad to lie down . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ No , no ! that will never do . [You]_123-margaret do look wretchedly white , to be sure ; but that is just the heat , and [we]_8471-we ca n’t do without [you]_123-margaret possibly . ( Those flowers a little lower , [Dixon]_186-dixon . [They]_8472-they look glorious flames , [Margaret]_123-margaret , in [your]_123-margaret black hair . ) [You]_123-margaret know [we]_8471-we planned [you]_123-margaret to talk about [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} to [Mr. Colthurst]_{429-mr. colthurst} . Oh ! to be sure ! and [this man]_{1335-this man} comes from [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} . [I]_131-edith believe it will be capital , after all . [Mr. Colthurst]_{429-mr. colthurst} can pump [him]_{1335-this man} well on all the subjects in which [he]_{1335-this man} is interested , and it will be great fun to trace out [your]_123-margaret experiences , and this [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s wisdom , in [Mr. Colthurst]_{429-mr. colthurst} ’s next speech in [the House]_{460-the house} . Really , [I]_131-edith think it is a happy hit of [Henry]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s . [I]_131-edith asked [him]_{1335-this man} if [he]_{1335-this man} was [a man one would be ashamed of]_{8475-a man one would be ashamed of} ; and [he]_{1335-this man} replied , ‘ Not if [you]_131-edith ’ve any sense in [you]_131-edith , [[my]_131-edith little sister]_{8476-my little sister} . ’ So [I]_131-edith suppose [he]_{1335-this man} is able to sound [his]_{1335-this man} h ’s , which is not a common Darkshire accomplishment — eh , [Margaret]_123-margaret ? ”_[131-edith] “ [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} did not say why [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was come up to [town]_688-town ? Was it law business connected with [the property]_{8478-the property} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} asked [Margaret]_123-margaret , in a constrained voice . “ Oh ! [he]_{1335-this man} ’s failed , or something of the kind , that [Henry]_{135-mr. lennox} told [you]_123-margaret of that day [you]_123-margaret had such a headache — what was it ? ( There , that ’s capital , [Dixon]_186-dixon . [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} does [us]_8479-us credit , does [she]_{187-miss hale} not ? ) [I]_123-margaret wish [I]_123-margaret was as tall as [a queen]_{5647-a queen} , and as brown as a gipsy , [Margaret]_123-margaret . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ But about [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ? ”_[131-edith] “ Oh ! [I]_123-margaret really have such a terrible head for law business . [Henry]_{135-mr. lennox} will like nothing better than to tell [you]_123-margaret all about it . [I]_123-margaret know the impression [he]_{135-mr. lennox} made upon [me]_123-margaret was , that [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} is very badly off , and [a very respectable man]_{8481-a very respectable man} , and that [I]_123-margaret ’m to be very civil to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} : and as [I]_123-margaret did not know how , [I]_123-margaret came to [you]_123-margaret to ask [you]_123-margaret to help [me]_123-margaret . And now come down with [me]_123-margaret , and rest on the sofa for a quarter of an hour . ”_{[123-margaret]} [The privileged brother - in - law]_{5051-the privileged brother - in - law} came early ; and [Margaret]_123-margaret , reddening as [she]_123-margaret spoke , began to ask [him]_{5051-the privileged brother - in - law} the questions [she]_123-margaret wanted to hear answered about [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “ [He]_{5051-the privileged brother - in - law} came up about this sub - letting [the property]_{8478-the property} — [Marlborough Mills]_{78-marlborough mills} , and [the house]_{460-the house} and premises adjoining , [I]_{179-mr. thornton} mean . [He]_{5051-the privileged brother - in - law} is unable to keep it on ; and there are deeds and leases to be looked over and agreements to be drawn up . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} hope [Edith]_131-edith will receive [him]_{5051-the privileged brother - in - law} properly ; but [she]_131-edith was rather put out , as [I]_{179-mr. thornton} could see , by the liberty [I]_{179-mr. thornton} had taken in begging for an invitation for [him]_{5051-the privileged brother - in - law} . But [I]_{179-mr. thornton} thought [you]_123-margaret would like to have some attention shown [him]_{5051-the privileged brother - in - law} : and [one]_5094-one would be particularly scrupulous in paying every respect to [a man who is going down in [the world]_{5098-the world}]_{8485-a man who is going down in the world} . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} [He]_{179-mr. thornton} had dropped [his]_{179-mr. thornton} voice to speak to [Margaret]_123-margaret , by whom [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was sitting ; but as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} ended [he]_{179-mr. thornton} sprang up , and introduced [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , who had that moment entered , to [Edith]_131-edith and [Captain Lennox]_{125-captain lennox} . [Margaret]_123-margaret looked with an anxious eye at [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} while [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was thus occupied . It was considerably more than a year since [she]_123-margaret had seen [him]_{179-mr. thornton} ; and events had occurred to change [him]_{179-mr. thornton} much in that time . [His]_{179-mr. thornton} fine figure yet bore [him]_{179-mr. thornton} above the common height of [men]_806-men ; and gave [him]_{179-mr. thornton} a distinguished appearance , from the ease of motion which arose out of it , and was natural to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} ; but [his]_{179-mr. thornton} face looked older and careworn ; yet a noble composure sate upon it , which impressed [those who had just been hearing of [his]_{179-mr. thornton} changed position]_{5053-those who had just been hearing of his changed position} , with a sense of inherent dignity and manly strength . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} was aware , from the first glance [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had given round [the room]_{567-the room} , that [Margaret]_123-margaret was there ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} had seen [her]_123-margaret intent look of occupation as [she]_123-margaret listened to [Mr. Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ; and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} came up to [her]_123-margaret with the perfectly regulated manner of [an old friend]_{5055-an old friend} . With [his]_{179-mr. thornton} first calm words a vivid colour flashed into [her]_123-margaret cheeks , which never left them again during the evening . [She]_123-margaret did not seem to have much to say to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . [She]_123-margaret disappointed [him]_{179-mr. thornton} by the quiet way in which [she]_123-margaret asked what seemed to [him]_{179-mr. thornton} to be the merely necessary questions respecting [[her]_123-margaret old acquaintances]_{4714-her old acquaintances} , in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} ; but [others]_715-others came in — more intimate in [the house]_{460-the house} than [he]_{179-mr. thornton} — and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} fell into the background , where [he]_{179-mr. thornton} and [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} talked together from time to time . “ [You]_123-margaret think [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} looking well , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} said [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} , “ do n’t [you]_123-margaret ? [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} did n’t agree with [her]_123-margaret , [I]_{135-mr. lennox} imagine ; for when [she]_123-margaret first came to [London]_6-london , [I]_{135-mr. lennox} thought [I]_{135-mr. lennox} had never seen any one so much changed . To - night [she]_123-margaret is looking radiant . But [she]_123-margaret is much stronger . Last autumn [she]_123-margaret was fatigued with a walk of a couple of miles . On Friday evening [we]_5059-we walked up to [Hampstead]_{119-hampstead} and back . Yet on Saturday [she]_123-margaret looked as well as [she]_123-margaret does now . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ [We]_5059-we ! ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} Who ? [They]_5059-we two alone ? [Mr. Colthurst]_{429-mr. colthurst} was [a very clever man]_{5060-a very clever man} , and [a rising member of Parliament]_{5061-a rising member of parliament} . [He]_{429-mr. colthurst} had a quick eye at discerning character , and was struck by a remark which [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} made at dinner - time . [He]_{429-mr. colthurst} enquired from [Edith]_131-edith who [that gentleman]_{7748-that gentleman} was ; and , rather to [her]_131-edith surprise , [she]_131-edith found , from the tone of [his]_{429-mr. colthurst} “ Indeed ! ”_{[429-mr. colthurst]} that [Mr. Thornton of Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} was not such an unknown name to [him]_{429-mr. colthurst} as [she]_131-edith had imagined it would be . [Her]_131-edith dinner was going off well . [Henry]_{135-mr. lennox} was in good humour , and brought out [his]_{135-mr. lennox} dry caustic wit admirably . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} and [Mr. Colthurst]_{429-mr. colthurst} found one or two mutual subjects of interest , which [they]_5059-we could only touch upon then , reserving [them]_5059-we for more private after - dinner talk . [Margaret]_123-margaret looked beautiful in the pomegranate flowers ; and if [she]_123-margaret did lean back in [her]_123-margaret chair and speak but little , [Edith]_131-edith was not annoyed , for the conversation flowed on smoothly without [her]_123-margaret . [Margaret]_123-margaret was watching [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ’s face . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} never looked at [her]_123-margaret : so [she]_123-margaret might study [him]_{179-mr. thornton} unobserved , and note the changes which even this short time had wrought in [him]_{179-mr. thornton} . Only at some unexpected mot of [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s , [his]_{179-mr. thornton} face flashed out into the old look of intense enjoyment : the merry brightness returned to [his]_{179-mr. thornton} eyes , the lips just parted to suggest the brilliant smile of former days ; and for an instant , [his]_{179-mr. thornton} glance instinctively sought [hers]_123-margaret , as if [he]_{179-mr. thornton} wanted [her]_123-margaret sympathy . But when [their]_5063-their eyes met , [his]_{179-mr. thornton} whole countenance changed ; [he]_{179-mr. thornton} was grave and anxious once more ; and [he]_{179-mr. thornton} resolutely avoided even looking near [her]_123-margaret again during dinner . There were only [two ladies beside [their]_5063-their own party]_{5064-two ladies beside their own party} , and as these were occupied in conversation by [[her]_123-margaret aunt]_{446-her aunt} and [Edith]_131-edith , when [they]_5063-their went up into [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} , [Margaret]_123-margaret languidly employed [herself]_123-margaret about some work . Presently [the gentlemen]_{473-the gentlemen} came up , [Mr. Colthurst]_{429-mr. colthurst} and [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} in close conversation . [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} drew near to [Margaret]_123-margaret , and said in a low voice : “ [I]_{135-mr. lennox} really think [Edith]_131-edith owes [me]_{135-mr. lennox} thanks for [my]_{135-mr. lennox} contribution to [her]_131-edith party . [You]_123-margaret ’ve no idea what [an agreeable , sensible fellow this tenant of yours]_{8487-an agreeable , sensible fellow this tenant of yours} is . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} has been [the very man to give [Colthurst]_{429-mr. colthurst}]_{8488-the very man to give colthurst} all the facts [he]_{135-mr. lennox} wanted coaching in . [I]_{135-mr. lennox} ca n’t conceive how [he]_{135-mr. lennox} contrived to mismanage [his]_{135-mr. lennox} affairs . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ With [his]_{135-mr. lennox} powers and opportunities [you]_{135-mr. lennox} would have succeeded , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} did not quite relish the tone in which [she]_123-margaret spoke , although the words but expressed a thought which had passed through [his]_{135-mr. lennox} own mind . As [he]_{135-mr. lennox} was silent , [they]_5068-they caught a swell in the sound of conversation going on near the fire - place between [Mr. Colthurst]_{429-mr. colthurst} and [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} . “ [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} assure [you]_{135-mr. lennox} , [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} heard it spoken of with great interest — curiosity as to its result , perhaps [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} should rather say . [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} heard [your]_{135-mr. lennox} name frequently mentioned during [my]_{429-mr. colthurst} short stay in [the neighbourhood]_{8272-the neighbourhood} . ”_{[429-mr. colthurst]} Then [they]_5068-they lost some words ; and when next [they]_5068-they could hear [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} was speaking . “ [I]_{179-mr. thornton} have not the elements for popularity — if [they]_5068-they spoke of [me]_{179-mr. thornton} in that way , [they]_5068-they were mistaken . [I]_{179-mr. thornton} fall slowly into new projects ; and [I]_{179-mr. thornton} find it difficult to let [myself]_{179-mr. thornton} be known , even by those whom [I]_{179-mr. thornton} desire to know , and with whom [I]_{179-mr. thornton} would fain have no reserve . Yet , even with all these drawbacks , [I]_{179-mr. thornton} felt that [I]_{179-mr. thornton} was on the right path , and that , starting from a kind of friendship with [one]_5094-one , [I]_{179-mr. thornton} was becoming acquainted with many . The advantages were mutual : [we]_5068-they were both unconsciously and consciously teaching [each other]_{751-each other} . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ [You]_{179-mr. thornton} say ‘ were . ’ [I]_{135-mr. lennox} trust [you]_{179-mr. thornton} are intending to pursue the same course ? ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ [I]_{135-mr. lennox} must stop [Colthurst]_{429-mr. colthurst} , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} said [Henry Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} , hastily . And by an abrupt , yet apropos question , [he]_{135-mr. lennox} turned the current of the conversation , so as not to give [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} the mortification of acknowledging [his]_{135-mr. lennox} want of success and consequent change of position . But as soon as [the newly - started subject]_{5069-the newly - started subject} had come to a close , [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} resumed the conversation just where it had been interrupted , and gave [Mr. Colthurst]_{429-mr. colthurst} the reply to [his]_{429-mr. colthurst} inquiry . “ [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} have been unsuccessful in business , and have had to give up [my]_{429-mr. colthurst} position as [a master]_{5725-a master} . [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} am on the look - out for a situation in [Milton]_{179-mr. thornton} , where [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} may meet with employment under [some one who will be willing to let [me]_{429-mr. colthurst} go along [my]_{429-mr. colthurst} own way in such matters as these]_{8493-some one who will be willing to let me go along my own way in such matters as these} . [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} can depend upon [myself]_{429-mr. colthurst} for having no go - ahead theories that [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} would rashly bring into practice . [My]_{429-mr. colthurst} only wish is to have the opportunity of cultivating some intercourse with the hands beyond the mere ‘ cash nexus . ’ But it might be the point [Archimedes]_{430-archimedes} sought from which to move [the earth]_{509-the earth} , to judge by the importance attached to it by [some of [[our]_8496-our manufacturers]_{8497-our manufacturers} , who shake [their]_{8495-some of our manufacturers , who shake their heads and look grave as soon as i name the one or two experiments that i should like to try} heads and look grave as soon as [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} name the one or two experiments that [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} should like to try]_{8495-some of our manufacturers , who shake their heads and look grave as soon as i name the one or two experiments that i should like to try} . ”_{[429-mr. colthurst]} “ [You]_{429-mr. colthurst} call them ‘ experiments ’ [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} notice , ”_{[429-mr. colthurst]} said [Mr. Colthurst]_{429-mr. colthurst} , with a delicate increase of respect in [his]_{429-mr. colthurst} manner . “ Because [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} believe [them]_8498-them to be such . [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} am not sure of the consequences that may result from [them]_8498-them . But [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} am sure [they]_8498-them ought to be tried . [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} have arrived at the conviction that no mere institutions , however wise , and however much thought may have been required to organise and arrange [them]_8498-them , can attach class to class as [they]_8498-them should be attached , unless the working out of [such institutions]_{8499-such institutions} bring [the individuals of the different classes]_{8500-the individuals of the different classes} into actual personal contact . Such intercourse is the very breath of life . [A working man]_{8501-a working man} can hardly be made to feel and know how much [[his]_{8501-a working man} employer]_{5010-his employer} may have laboured in [his]_{8501-a working man} study at plans for the benefit of [[his]_{8501-a working man} workpeople]_{2433-his workpeople} . A complete plan emerges like a piece of machinery , apparently fitted for every emergency . But [the hands]_{8504-the hands} accept it as [they]_{8504-the hands} do machinery , without understanding the intense mental labour and forethought required to bring it to such perfection . But [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} would take an idea , the working out of which would necessitate personal intercourse ; it might not go well at first , but at every hitch interest would be felt by an increasing number of [men]_806-men , and at last its success in working come to be desired by [all]_5089-all , as all had borne a part in the formation of the plan ; and even then [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} am sure that it would lose [its]_8498-them vitality , cease to be living , as soon as it was no longer carried on by that sort of common interest which invariably makes [people]_617-people find means and ways of seeing each other , and becoming acquainted with [each others]_{8508-each others} ’ characters and [persons]_8509-persons , and even tricks of temper and modes of speech . [We]_8510-we should understand [each other]_{751-each other} better , and [I]_{429-mr. colthurst} ’ll venture to say [we]_8510-we should like [each other]_{751-each other} more . ”_{[429-mr. colthurst]} “ And [you]_{429-mr. colthurst} think [they]_{8504-the hands} may prevent recurrence of strikes ? ”_[5070-he] “ Not at all . [My]_5070-he utmost expectation only goes as far as this — that they may render strikes not the bitter , venomous sources of hatred [they]_{8504-the hands} have hitherto been . [A more hopeful man]_{8513-a more hopeful man} might imagine that a closer and more genial intercourse between [classes]_8514-classes might do away with strikes . But [I]_5070-he am not [a hopeful man]_{8515-a hopeful man} . ”_[5070-he] Suddenly , as if a new idea had struck [him]_5070-he , [he]_5070-he crossed over to where [Margaret]_123-margaret was sitting , and began , without preface , as if [he]_5070-he knew [she]_123-margaret had been listening to all that had passed : “ [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , [I]_5070-he had a round - robin from [some of [[my]_5070-he men]_{4392-my men}]_{8516-some of my men} — [I]_5070-he suspect in [Higgins]_202-higgins ’ handwriting — stating [their]_{8516-some of my men} wish to work for [me]_5070-he , if ever [I]_5070-he was in a position to employ [men]_806-men again on [my]_5070-he own behalf . That was good , was n’t it ? ”_[5070-he] “ Yes . Just right . [I]_123-margaret am glad of it , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , looking up straight into [his]_5070-he face with [her]_123-margaret speaking eyes , and then dropping them under [his]_5070-he eloquent glance . [He]_5070-he gazed back at [her]_123-margaret for a minute , as if [he]_5070-he did not know exactly what [he]_5070-he was about . Then sighed ; and saying , “ [I]_5070-he knew [you]_5070-he would like it , ”_[5070-he] [he]_5070-he turned away , and never spoke to [her]_123-margaret again until [he]_5070-he bid [her]_123-margaret a formal “ good night . ”_[5070-he] As [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} took [his]_5070-he departure , [Margaret]_123-margaret said , with a blush that [she]_123-margaret could not repress , and with some hesitation , “ Can [I]_123-margaret speak to [you]_5070-he to - morrow ? [I]_123-margaret want [your]_5070-he help about — something . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Certainly . [I]_5070-he will come at whatever time [you]_5070-he name . [You]_5070-he can not give [me]_5070-he a greater pleasure than by making [me]_5070-he of any use . At eleven ? Very well . ”_[5070-he] [His]_5070-he eye brightened with exultation . How [she]_123-margaret was learning to depend upon [him]_5070-he ! It seemed as if any day now might give [him]_5070-he the certainty , without having which [he]_5070-he had determined never to offer to [her]_123-margaret again . [CHAPTER LII]_{431-chapter lii} . “ PACK CLOUDS AWAY . ”_{[431-chapter lii]} “ For joy or grief , for hope or fear , For all hereafter , as for here , In peace or strife , in storm or shine . ”_{[431-chapter lii]} ANON . [Edith]_131-edith went about on tip - toe , and checked [Sholto]_388-sholto in all loud speaking that next morning , as if any sudden noise would interrupt the conference that was taking place in [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} . [Two o’clock]_{5072-two o’clock} came ; and [they]_{5072-two o’clock} still sate there with closed doors . Then there was [a man]_{940-a man} ’s footstep running down stairs ; and [Edith]_131-edith peeped out of [the drawing - room]_{472-the drawing - room} . “ Well , [Henry]_{135-mr. lennox} ? ”_[131-edith] said [she]_131-edith , with a look of interrogation . “ Well ! ”_[5070-he] said [he]_5070-he , rather shortly . “ Come in to lunch ! ”_[5070-he] “ No , thank [you]_{135-mr. lennox} , [I]_{940-a man} ca n’t . [I]_{940-a man} ’ve lost too much time [here]_5144-here already . ”_{[940-a man]} “ Then it ’s not all settled ? ”_[131-edith] said [Edith]_131-edith , despondingly . “ No ! not at all . It never will be settled , if the ‘ it ’ is what [I]_131-edith conjecture [you]_{135-mr. lennox} mean . That will never be , [Edith]_131-edith , so give up thinking about it . ”_[131-edith] “ But it would be so nice for [us]_8520-us all , ”_[131-edith] pleaded [Edith]_131-edith . “ [I]_131-edith should always feel comfortable about [the children]_{682-the children} , if [I]_131-edith had [Margaret]_123-margaret settled down near to [me]_131-edith . As it is , [I]_131-edith am always afraid of [her]_123-margaret going off to [Cadiz]_59-cadiz . ”_[131-edith] “ [I]_{940-a man} will try , when [I]_{940-a man} marry , to look out for [a young lady who has a knowledge of the management of [children]_{1434-children}]_{8522-a young lady who has a knowledge of the management of children} . That is all [I]_{940-a man} can do . [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} will not have [me]_{940-a man} . And [I]_{940-a man} shall not ask [her]_{187-miss hale} . ”_{[940-a man]} “ Then what have [you]_{940-a man} been talking about ? ”_{[940-a man]} “ A thousand things [you]_{940-a man} would not understand : Investments , and leases , and value of land . ”_[131-edith] “ Oh , go away if that ’s all . [You]_{940-a man} and [she]_{187-miss hale} will be unbearably stupid , if [you]_{940-a man} ’ve been talking all this time about such weary things . ”_{[940-a man]} “ Very well . [I]_{940-a man} ’m coming again to - morrow , and bringing [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} with [me]_{940-a man} , to have some more talk with [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} . ”_{[940-a man]} “ [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} ! What has [he]_{179-mr. thornton} to do with it ? ”_[131-edith] “ [He]_{179-mr. thornton} is [[Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} ’s tenant]_{8524-miss hale ’s tenant} , ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} said [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} , turning away . “ And [he]_{179-mr. thornton} wishes to give up [his]_{179-mr. thornton} lease . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} “ Oh ! very well . [I]_131-edith ca n’t understand details , so do n’t give them [me]_131-edith . ”_[131-edith] “ The only detail [I]_{135-mr. lennox} want [you]_{135-mr. lennox} to understand is , to let [us]_8525-us have [the back drawing - room]_{554-the back drawing - room} undisturbed , as it was to - day . In general , [the children]_{682-the children} and [servants]_{1553-servants} are so in and out , that [I]_{135-mr. lennox} can never get any business satisfactorily explained ; and the arrangements [we]_8525-us have to make to - morrow are of importance . ”_{[135-mr. lennox]} [No one]_{535-no one} ever knew why [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} did not keep to [his]_{135-mr. lennox} appointment on the following day . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} came true to [his]_{179-mr. thornton} time ; and after keeping [him]_{179-mr. thornton} waiting for nearly an hour , [Margaret]_123-margaret came in looking very white and anxious . [She]_123-margaret began hurriedly : “ [I]_123-margaret am so sorry [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} is not here,—he could have done it so much better than [I]_123-margaret can . [He]_{135-mr. lennox} is [[my]_123-margaret adviser]_{8529-my adviser} in this ”_{[123-margaret]} — — “ [I]_123-margaret am sorry that [I]_123-margaret came , if it troubles [you]_{135-mr. lennox} . Shall [I]_123-margaret go to [[Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s chambers]_{8530-mr. lennox ’s chambers} and try and find [him]_{135-mr. lennox} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ No , thank [you]_{135-mr. lennox} . [I]_123-margaret wanted to tell [you]_{135-mr. lennox} , how grieved [I]_123-margaret was to find that [I]_123-margaret am to lose [you]_{135-mr. lennox} as [a tenant]_{8094-a tenant} . But , [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} says , things are sure to brighten ”_{[123-margaret]} — — “ [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} knows little about it , ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} said [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} quietly . “ Happy and fortunate in all [a man]_{940-a man} cares for , [he]_{940-a man} does not understand what it is to find [oneself]_{940-a man} no longer young — yet thrown back to the starting - point which requires the hopeful energy of youth — to feel one half of life gone , and nothing done — nothing remaining of wasted opportunity , but the bitter recollection that it has been . [Miss Hale]_{187-miss hale} , [I]_{179-mr. thornton} would rather not hear [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} ’s opinion of [my]_{179-mr. thornton} affairs . [Those who are happy and successful]_{8533-those who are happy and successful} [themselves]_{8533-those who are happy and successful} are too apt to make light of the misfortunes of [others]_715-others . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ [You]_{135-mr. lennox} are unjust , ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , gently . “ [Mr. Lennox]_{135-mr. lennox} has only spoken of the great probability which [he]_{135-mr. lennox} believes there to be of [your]_{135-mr. lennox} redeeming — [your]_{135-mr. lennox} more than redeeming what [you]_{135-mr. lennox} have lost — don’t speak till [I]_123-margaret have ended — pray do n’t . ”_{[123-margaret]} And collecting [herself]_123-margaret once more , [she]_123-margaret went on rapidly turning over some law papers , and statement of accounts in a trembling hurried manner . “ Oh ! here it is ! and — [he]_{135-mr. lennox} drew [me]_123-margaret out a proposal — [I]_123-margaret wish [he]_{135-mr. lennox} was here to explain it — showing that if [you]_{135-mr. lennox} would take some money of [mine]_123-margaret , eighteen hundred and fifty - seven pounds , lying just at this moment unused in the bank , and bringing [me]_123-margaret in only two and a half per cent.—you could pay [me]_123-margaret much better interest , and might go on working [Marlborough Mills]_{78-marlborough mills} . ”_{[123-margaret]} [Her]_123-margaret voice had cleared itself and become more steady . [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} did not speak , and [she]_123-margaret went on looking for some paper on which were written down the proposals for security ; for [she]_123-margaret was most anxious to have it all looked upon in the light of a mere business arrangement , in which the principal advantage would be on [her]_123-margaret side . While [she]_123-margaret sought for this paper , [her]_123-margaret very heart - pulse was arrested by the tone in which [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} spoke . [His]_{179-mr. thornton} voice was hoarse , and trembling with tender passion , as [he]_{179-mr. thornton} said : — “ [Margaret]_123-margaret ! ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} For an instant [she]_123-margaret looked up ; and then sought to veil [her]_123-margaret luminous eyes by dropping [her]_123-margaret forehead on [her]_123-margaret hands . Again , stepping nearer , [he]_{179-mr. thornton} besought [her]_123-margaret with another tremulous eager call upon [her]_123-margaret name . “ [Margaret]_123-margaret ! ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} Still lower went the head ; more closely hidden was the face , almost resting on the table before [her]_123-margaret . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} came close to [her]_123-margaret . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} knelt by [her]_123-margaret side , to bring [his]_{179-mr. thornton} face to a level with [her]_123-margaret ear ; and whispered — panted out the words : — “ Take care.—If [you]_123-margaret do not speak — [I]_{179-mr. thornton} shall claim [you]_123-margaret as [my]_{179-mr. thornton} own in some strange presumptuous way.—Send [me]_{179-mr. thornton} away at once , if [I]_{179-mr. thornton} must go;—Margaret ! — ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} At that third call [she]_123-margaret turned [her]_123-margaret face , still covered with [her]_123-margaret small white hands , towards [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , and laid it on [his]_{179-mr. thornton} shoulder , even hiding it there ; and it was too delicious to feel [her]_123-margaret soft cheek against [his]_{179-mr. thornton} , for [him]_{179-mr. thornton} to wish to see either deep blushes or loving eyes . [He]_{179-mr. thornton} clasped [her]_123-margaret close . But [they]_5076-they both kept silence . At length [she]_123-margaret murmured in a broken voice : “ Oh , [Mr. Thornton]_{179-mr. thornton} , [I]_123-margaret am not good enough ! ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Not good enough ! Do n’t mock [my]_123-margaret own deep feeling of unworthiness . ”_{[123-margaret]} After a minute or two [he]_{179-mr. thornton} gently disengaged [her]_123-margaret hands from [her]_123-margaret face , and laid [her]_123-margaret arms as they had once before been placed to protect [him]_{179-mr. thornton} from [the rioters]_{2654-the rioters} . “ Do [you]_123-margaret remember , [love]_8535-love ? ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} [he]_{179-mr. thornton} murmured . “ And how [I]_{179-mr. thornton} requited [you]_123-margaret with [my]_{179-mr. thornton} insolence the next day ? ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ [I]_{179-mr. thornton} remember how wrongly [I]_{179-mr. thornton} spoke to [you,—that]_{8536-you,—that} is all . ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} “ Look here ! Lift up [your]_123-margaret head . [I]_123-margaret have something to show [you]_123-margaret ! ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret slowly faced [him]_{179-mr. thornton} , glowing with beautiful shame . “ Do [you]_123-margaret know these roses ? ”_{[179-mr. thornton]} [he]_{179-mr. thornton} said , drawing out [his]_{179-mr. thornton} pocket - book , in which were treasured up some dead flowers . “ No ! ”_{[123-margaret]} [she]_123-margaret replied , with innocent curiosity . “ Did [I]_123-margaret give them to [you]_{179-mr. thornton} ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ No ! [Vanity]_432-vanity ; [you]_{179-mr. thornton} did not . [You]_{179-mr. thornton} may have worn sister roses very probably . ”_{[123-margaret]} [She]_123-margaret looked at them , wondering for a minute , then [she]_123-margaret smiled a little as [she]_123-margaret said — “ They are from [Helstone]_8-helstone , are they not ? [I]_123-margaret know the deep indentations round the leaves . Oh ! have [you]_{179-mr. thornton} been there ? When were [you]_{179-mr. thornton} there ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret wanted to see the place where [Margaret]_123-margaret grew to what [she]_123-margaret is , even at the worst time of all , when [I]_123-margaret had no hope of ever calling [her]_123-margaret mine . [I]_123-margaret went [there]_457-there on [my]_123-margaret return from [Havre]_105-havre . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [You]_5078-you must give them to [me]_123-margaret , ”_{[123-margaret]} [she]_123-margaret said , trying to take them out of [his]_5078-you hand with gentle violence . “ Very well . Only [you]_5078-you must pay [me]_123-margaret for [them]_8538-them ! ”_{[123-margaret]} “ How shall [I]_123-margaret ever tell [Aunt Shaw]_131-edith ? ”_{[123-margaret]} [she]_123-margaret whispered , after some time of delicious silence . “ Let [me]_123-margaret speak to [her]_131-edith . ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Oh , no ! [I]_123-margaret owe to [her,—but]_{8539-her,—but} what will [she]_131-edith say ? ”_{[123-margaret]} “ [I]_123-margaret can guess . [Her]_131-edith first exclamation will be , ‘ [That man]_{5543-that man} ! ’ ”_{[123-margaret]} “ Hush ! ”_{[123-margaret]} said [Margaret]_123-margaret , “ or [I]_123-margaret shall try and show [you]_5078-you [[your]_5078-you mother]_{5280-your mother} ’s indignant tones as [she]_{5280-your mother} says , ‘ [That woman]_{5442-that woman} ! ’ ”_{[123-margaret]} THE END . THE WALTER SCOTT PRESS , [NEWCASTLE]_{120-newcastle} - ON [TYNE]_121-tyne . * * *